The family of a Maryland teenager who died in a helicopter crash in 2008 is suing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), claiming that the air traffic controllers at Andrews Air Force Base gave negligent instructions that caused the helicopter to crash instead of landing safely, according to a recent article in The Southern Maryland News.
The teenager was a passenger in a Medevac helicopter that was transporting her and a friend to Andrews Air Force Base for medical treatment after they were in a car accident. According to the teen’s mother, the girl had asked not to be taken to the hospital via helicopter, but her mother had reassured her that the emergency medical personnel would take care of her.
According to documents filed in the lawsuit, foggy weather and broken equipment at Andrews caused the helicopter pilot to miss the landing, instead crashing the helicopter in Walker Mill Regional Park. The helicopter’s pilot and the emergency medical personnel also died in the aviation accident. The teen’s friend survived, but lost her right leg. The families of the living teenager and the families of the deceased crew have also filed suit against the FAA.
The unexpected loss of a loved one is often devastating for those left behind. Medical bills, funeral costs, and other expenses associated with a fatal accident can be staggering, but they often pale in comparison to the loss of a family member or friend. When it is found that another’s negligence was a factor in a deadly accident, it can make it all the more painful.
If you have lost a loved one in an accident in Maryland that was caused because of someone’s wrongdoing, please don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Maryland wrongful death attorneys at Alpert Schreyer. We have the resources and experience to fight for the compensation your family deserves to help you through this difficult time. To schedule a free consultation, call Alpert Schreyer today at 301-932-9997.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Montgomery County Traffic Official Urging Mandatory Seat Belt Law
A Montgomery County Police Captain is urging Maryland lawmakers to support a bill that would require anyone who rides in a car in Maryland to wear a seat belt. The official’s 15 year old son was killed in a car accident two years ago. The bill is being heard in a House committee, according to myfoxdc.com.
Under the law, car passengers in Maryland could receive a $25 ticket for failing to buckle up. The police officer could use discretion in deciding whether to ticket the driver, the passenger or passengers, or both. Police officers would be allowed to pull over vehicles for the sole reason that someone in the car is not buckled in. Currently, there are already 20 states, plus the District of Columbia, that require anyone who rides in a car to wear a seat belt.
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 Maryland automobile accident caused by a negligent driver? If so, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Call the Maryland car accident attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC today at 301-932-9997 for a free consultation about your accident. Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping our clients hold negligent parties liable.
Under the law, car passengers in Maryland could receive a $25 ticket for failing to buckle up. The police officer could use discretion in deciding whether to ticket the driver, the passenger or passengers, or both. Police officers would be allowed to pull over vehicles for the sole reason that someone in the car is not buckled in. Currently, there are already 20 states, plus the District of Columbia, that require anyone who rides in a car to wear a seat belt.
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 Maryland automobile accident caused by a negligent driver? If so, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Call the Maryland car accident attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC today at 301-932-9997 for a free consultation about your accident. Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping our clients hold negligent parties liable.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Teenager Dies from Injuries Sustained in Maryland Car Accident
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Maryland Man Dies in First Boating Fatality of the Year
A tragic accident on January 4 resulted in the first boating fatality of 2011 in Maryland, according to The Baltimore Sun.
A 59-year-old man from Dorchester was working near Goose Creek and Fishing Bay, power dredging for oysters. He emptied the dredge and it did not drop back into the water, instead swinging towards the deck and striking him. He was knocked overboard.
Another man was onboard, but did not know how the boat operated, and called for help on the radio. He waved down two men working nearby, who pulled the unconscious man out of the water. By the time he was removed from the water, he had been in the water for about 10 to 15 minutes without a life jacket. Rescuers attempted CPR, but the man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
This Maryland boating accident fatality could have been prevented. One of the major causes of boating accidents in Maryland is a lack of boating experience. In this situation, the driver was an experienced boater, but his helper lacked any knowledge of the boat. Being out on the water with only an inexperienced mate can be dangerous. In addition, the man’s equipment failed. If a defect in the equipment led to the man’s death, the equipment’s manufacturer could be held liable in a wrongful death accident.
If you have been injured in a boating accident due to the negligence of another, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and more. Call the Maryland personal injury attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC to schedule a free and confidential evaluation of your case. Our personal injury lawyers stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9777.
A 59-year-old man from Dorchester was working near Goose Creek and Fishing Bay, power dredging for oysters. He emptied the dredge and it did not drop back into the water, instead swinging towards the deck and striking him. He was knocked overboard.
Another man was onboard, but did not know how the boat operated, and called for help on the radio. He waved down two men working nearby, who pulled the unconscious man out of the water. By the time he was removed from the water, he had been in the water for about 10 to 15 minutes without a life jacket. Rescuers attempted CPR, but the man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
This Maryland boating accident fatality could have been prevented. One of the major causes of boating accidents in Maryland is a lack of boating experience. In this situation, the driver was an experienced boater, but his helper lacked any knowledge of the boat. Being out on the water with only an inexperienced mate can be dangerous. In addition, the man’s equipment failed. If a defect in the equipment led to the man’s death, the equipment’s manufacturer could be held liable in a wrongful death accident.
If you have been injured in a boating accident due to the negligence of another, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and more. Call the Maryland personal injury attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC to schedule a free and confidential evaluation of your case. Our personal injury lawyers stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9777.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tractor Trailer Driver Killed in Maryland Accident
The 39 year old driver of a tractor trailer was killed in Towson after his truck veered off the road and crashed into a vehicle parked on the shoulder according to abc2news.com. The driver was transporting a load of Calcium Carbonate from Pennsylvania to Baltimore.
The accident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on the inner loop of I-695 in Towson. Reports indicate that the truck veered off of the road, hit an unoccupied minivan on the road’s shoulder, overturned and caught on fire. The truck came to rest against a wall down an embankment about 100 feet away from the road.
All lanes of traffic were closed while the crash was being cleaned up. It was reported that the minivan on the side of the road was out of gas, and was legally parked. It’s unknown what caused the tractor trailer to leave the roadway. Police do not believe the driver was speeding or had consumed alcohol at the time of the accident and believe it is possible the driver could have either had a medical emergency or fallen asleep before the crash.
Studies have shown that each year in the United States, between 4,000 and 5,000 people are killed in accidents with tractor trailers. In addition, there is an average of 80,000 accidents with injuries involving large trucks each year.
Have you lost a loved one in a Maryland automobile or tractor trailer accident? If so, contact the Maryland wrongful death attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC. Our team of highly trained Maryland personal injury attorneys have recovered substantial awards for our wrongful death clients and stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9997 or toll free at 866-444-6363 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
The accident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on the inner loop of I-695 in Towson. Reports indicate that the truck veered off of the road, hit an unoccupied minivan on the road’s shoulder, overturned and caught on fire. The truck came to rest against a wall down an embankment about 100 feet away from the road.
All lanes of traffic were closed while the crash was being cleaned up. It was reported that the minivan on the side of the road was out of gas, and was legally parked. It’s unknown what caused the tractor trailer to leave the roadway. Police do not believe the driver was speeding or had consumed alcohol at the time of the accident and believe it is possible the driver could have either had a medical emergency or fallen asleep before the crash.
Studies have shown that each year in the United States, between 4,000 and 5,000 people are killed in accidents with tractor trailers. In addition, there is an average of 80,000 accidents with injuries involving large trucks each year.
Have you lost a loved one in a Maryland automobile or tractor trailer accident? If so, contact the Maryland wrongful death attorneys at Alpert Schreyer, LLC. Our team of highly trained Maryland personal injury attorneys have recovered substantial awards for our wrongful death clients and stand ready to help you. Call us today at 301-932-9997 or toll free at 866-444-6363 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
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