Tragically, a Maryland teen was recently killed after suffering serious injuries in a car crash, according to The Baltimore Sun.
The 18-year-old female was in the front passenger seat of a Chevy Cobalt, which was being driven by a 19-year-old male. Accident investigators believe that the Cobalt was traveling south, crossed the road’s center line and struck a Chevy truck head-on. Neither of the teens was wearing a seat belt. However, the vehicles front airbags deployed. The female passenger was trapped and had to be rescued from the vehicle. Both she and the driver were taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead the next morning.
The driver of the Chevy truck was wearing a seat belt. He was treated at a hospital and released. Charges may be filed against the driver of the Cobalt. In November of last year, he was found guilty of speeding.
It’s hard not to wonder if the accident would have killed the passenger and injured the driver if both people had been wearing their seat belts. Seat belt use is at an all-time high in this country, with about 88 percent of people buckling up regularly. However, some groups are still less likely to wear seat belts, including teens. Studies have shown that seat belts are the single best traffic safety device for preventing death or injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Seat belt use can reduce the risk of crash injuries by 50 percent.
Have you been injured in a car accident in Maryland? If so, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and related losses. Call the southern Maryland car accident attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC today at 301-932-9997 for a free consultation on your accident case.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Having a Surgical Checklist Can Reduce Maryland Medical Malpractice
Recently, Dutch researchers completed a study which discovered that using a checklist during surgeries would both prevent medical errors and decrease medical malpractice claims, according to Reuters.
The researchers looked at records from the Netherlands’ largest medical liability insurer, and the records showed that almost one-third of the malpractice claims came from mistakes that most likely would have been prevented if a checklist had been used during surgery.
Experts say that tens of thousands of Americans die each year due to medical errors. Most of those errors are related to surgery. Some experts estimate the medical errors cost the U.S. over $55 billion each year.
Prior studies have also found that deaths from surgery are reduced dramatically when checklists are used. Also, the checklists help prevent future complications. Only about 25 percent of U.S. hospitals use one of the three checklists that have been proven to work. Some of the simple things that appear on surgical checklists are making sure the operating schedule is correct, making sure the correct equipment is available, and indicating on which part of the body the surgery is supposed to take place.
It’s unfortunate when medical malpractice occurs, especially when it could be easily prevented with tools such as checklists. If you have suffered an injury or illness due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional, you should contact a Maryland medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. The dedicated lawyers at Alpert Schreyer, LLC have extensive experience with a variety of medical malpractice cases. Call them today to discuss your medical malpractice case at 301-932-9997.
The researchers looked at records from the Netherlands’ largest medical liability insurer, and the records showed that almost one-third of the malpractice claims came from mistakes that most likely would have been prevented if a checklist had been used during surgery.
Experts say that tens of thousands of Americans die each year due to medical errors. Most of those errors are related to surgery. Some experts estimate the medical errors cost the U.S. over $55 billion each year.
Prior studies have also found that deaths from surgery are reduced dramatically when checklists are used. Also, the checklists help prevent future complications. Only about 25 percent of U.S. hospitals use one of the three checklists that have been proven to work. Some of the simple things that appear on surgical checklists are making sure the operating schedule is correct, making sure the correct equipment is available, and indicating on which part of the body the surgery is supposed to take place.
It’s unfortunate when medical malpractice occurs, especially when it could be easily prevented with tools such as checklists. If you have suffered an injury or illness due to the negligence of a doctor, nurse, or other health care professional, you should contact a Maryland medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. The dedicated lawyers at Alpert Schreyer, LLC have extensive experience with a variety of medical malpractice cases. Call them today to discuss your medical malpractice case at 301-932-9997.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Maryland Police Officer Crashes into Pole after Hitting Ice Patch
A police officer from Prince George’s County was recently injured after he lost control of his car, causing him to crash into a telephone pole, according to MyFoxDC.com. The single-vehicle wreck occurred on Steel Road in Clinton. The police officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
With all the snow and ice the Maryland area has been experiencing this winter, many motorists are forced to drive during less than optimal conditions, which has resulted in many Maryland car accidents. There are some measures you can take to increase your odds of staying safe on the road over the winter season. First, you should winterize your vehicle. Check your tires and tire pressure, battery, brakes, exhaust system, heater and defroster, and wipers. Make sure that you have at least half a tank of gas when traveling.
If the roads are slippery due to ice or snow, drive about half the posted speed limit or less. Don’t follow other cars too closely. When you have to stop, avoid any sudden steering wheel movements. Pump the brakes gently, or if you have anti-lock brakes, apply steady pressure to the brakes. Try to keep your windows and windshield clear. Avoid the temptation to drive before your windows are defrosted. Remain alert at all times, and watch for dangerous spots ahead on the road. Remember, ice could still be on bridges and overpasses even though the roads are clear.
Have you been involved in a car crash in Maryland this winter due to someone else’s poor driving in snow and ice? If so, contact the Maryland car accident injury attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC at 301-932-9997 for a free consultation.
With all the snow and ice the Maryland area has been experiencing this winter, many motorists are forced to drive during less than optimal conditions, which has resulted in many Maryland car accidents. There are some measures you can take to increase your odds of staying safe on the road over the winter season. First, you should winterize your vehicle. Check your tires and tire pressure, battery, brakes, exhaust system, heater and defroster, and wipers. Make sure that you have at least half a tank of gas when traveling.
If the roads are slippery due to ice or snow, drive about half the posted speed limit or less. Don’t follow other cars too closely. When you have to stop, avoid any sudden steering wheel movements. Pump the brakes gently, or if you have anti-lock brakes, apply steady pressure to the brakes. Try to keep your windows and windshield clear. Avoid the temptation to drive before your windows are defrosted. Remain alert at all times, and watch for dangerous spots ahead on the road. Remember, ice could still be on bridges and overpasses even though the roads are clear.
Have you been involved in a car crash in Maryland this winter due to someone else’s poor driving in snow and ice? If so, contact the Maryland car accident injury attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC at 301-932-9997 for a free consultation.
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