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.
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.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Who's putting their foot on the neck of Metro? A good question by a victim's family.
Families of deceased passengers on the Red Line train which crashed violently outside the Fort Totten stop last June inched closer toward justice this week as more of the truth of the cause of the disaster was published by the National Transportation Safety Board. We have known for some time that the lead car to crumpled 63 feet, losing about 84 percent of its survivable space, and taking the lives of nine people in that car. One board member pointed to failures up and down the organizational chart of METRO.
Here is what we now know:
1) Metro had pledged to run a software test for flaws each month but had no record of doing so.
2) Metro developed a three-point test that would have found the Fort Totten track circuit flaw, but staff did not use the procedure even in the days leading up to the crash.
3) Metro had about 3,000 alarms per week that showed circuits were vacant when a train was there, caused by an estimated 100 faulty circuits. But it ignored such alarms, designating them "minor" and creating a system to automatically delete them after 60 seconds.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Metro-safety-_breakdown_-led-to-crash_-NTSB-says-1004176-99420504.html
Here is what we now know:
1) Metro had pledged to run a software test for flaws each month but had no record of doing so.
2) Metro developed a three-point test that would have found the Fort Totten track circuit flaw, but staff did not use the procedure even in the days leading up to the crash.
3) Metro had about 3,000 alarms per week that showed circuits were vacant when a train was there, caused by an estimated 100 faulty circuits. But it ignored such alarms, designating them "minor" and creating a system to automatically delete them after 60 seconds.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Metro-safety-_breakdown_-led-to-crash_-NTSB-says-1004176-99420504.html
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Finding consolation in an accidental death.
Family and facing the loss of loved ones in automobile collisions, medical malpractice errors, defective product malfunction, or workplace disasters are often at a loss for how to put their lives back together. Such losses are nearly inconsolable. A man lost his wife and son many years ago in an automobile accident. The priest in this video, now known to us as St. JosemarÃa, wished to help him with some consoling words. Faced with such pain, St. JosemarÃa would ask God, “Why”? (Video 0:1:48).
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