According to the journal Pediatrics, wading and inflatable pools pose just as big of a drowning danger as in-ground pools—especially for kids. This Maryland child injury risk is important for parents to know about. The study looks at data that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission had gathered about drowning…
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Dangerous Medical Device?: Woman Files Cold Therapy Lawsuit Against DeRoyal Industries Alleging Tissue Damage
Another person has recently stepped forward to sue DeRoyal Industries for products liability. The plaintiff, Toleda Rotolo, claims that she sustained permanent tissue damage after using a DeRoyal T505 cold therapy unit on her one of her. Rotolo contends that as a result of her personal injuries, she will have…
11 Maryland Boating Accident Deaths Reported to Date for 2011
According to the Baltimore Sun, there have already been 11 Maryland boating accident fatalities so far this year. All of the victims were male—compare that to last year when the state didn’t report is fourth Maryland boating death until June 24 or the fact that over the last 10 years,…
Maryland Injury Accident: High School Football Player Injured in Pre-Football Training Program
A high school freshman sustained rhabdomyolysis after undergoing a serious of conditioning exercises as part of a pre-football training program at a Montgomery County high school last month. Now, Brian Jordan, who had to undergo seven surgeries to fix the damage to his muscles following the Maryland injury accident, will…
Hot Weather May Bring More Maryland Dog Attacks
With summer approaching, now is a good time to remind families that this is the time of year when the number of Maryland dog bite victims can go up. Aside from the fact that more kids and dogs are outside playing, researchers have suggested that dogs may be more likely…
Maryland Birthing Malpractice Leaves Devastating Consequences for Parents and Child
Our Baltimore birth injury lawyers are aware of the devastating effects resulting from Maryland birthing malpractice. We also know how important it is to obtain financial recovery from all liable parties. Serious injuries sustained from birth can disable a child for life and strapping his/her chances of leading a normal…
Dangerous Drug Lawsuit Claims Humira Caused Permanent Eye Damage
It is important for you to know that you know that if you were injured or became sick from taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication, you may be able to obtain Maryland injury damages by filing a dangerous drug lawsuit. Unfortunately, even though drug manufacturers are supposed to make sure…
Maryland Medical Malpractice?: Doctor and His Son Accused of Putting Autism Patients at Risk
The Maryland Board of Physicians have charged David Geier, the son of Dr. Mark Geier, with practicing without a medical license. David worked with his dad in treating kids with autism. However, Dr. Geier’s medical license was recently suspended after he was accused of putting his autistic patients at risk.…
Defendant’s Shoes Included in Anne Arundel County Wrongful Death Settlement Over Deadly 2009 Beating of Crofton Teen
The parents of Christopher Jones have settled their Maryland wrongful death case with five of the six teenagers accused of involvement in his fatal assault. Jones, 14, died in May 2009 when he was beaten while riding his bike in Crofton. Two teens pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the deadly…
FDA Warns that Topamax May Increase Risk of Oral Birth Defects
According to the Food and Drug Administration, babies born to moms who used Topamax while pregnant are at greater risk of being born with a cleft palate or a cleft lip. The government agency says that medical professionals should warn patients in the childbearing age range that the drug, used…