In July 2019, the Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality announced the publication of study findings identifying the three categories of diagnostic error that caused the most ...
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Safe Holiday Driving Tips
Whether you are traveling for the holidays or keeping it local, holiday driving can be treacherous. Living in Maryland, you’re probably used to winter driving, but now the road is flooded with drivers ...
DUI Defense in Maryland
Being arrested for DUI is scary, and if it’s your first DUI charge, you may be panicked and unsure of what to do now. You are probably worried about your career, your reputation, your finances, and ...
Maryland Pedestrian Deaths at 28 Year High in 2018
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that there were 60 pedestrian deaths in Maryland during the first half of 2018 vs 48 in 2017. That’s an increase of 25% in one year and the ...
Most Common Medical Mistakes
When you or a loved one has a medical procedure, whether it’s major surgery at a hospital or a minor procedure at your PCP’s office, you like to think you’ll be healthier and feel better when you’re ...
Diagnostic Error: Imaging Report Errors
Failure to diagnosis, or misdiagnosis, is the most common type of medical malpractice claim. 80% of misdiagnosis claims stem from alleged misreading of clinical tests, according to a report by ...
Rideshare Safety Tips
Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft have made travel cheap and convenient throughout the country. However, rideshare apps also pose risks to their users including identity theft, assault, rape, and ...
The Most Common and Severe Pedestrian Injuries
Anytime a person is struck by a motor vehicle, the consequences can be serious or fatal, even if it is a low-speed collision. The types of injures that occur will often depend on the shape of the ...
Evidence You Must Gather After a Maryland Car Accident to Protect and Maximize Your Claim
A car accident, even a minor one, leaves you rattled. If you’re like most people, the last thing on your mind is gathering the evidence you will need to get paid for your injuries. But the evidence ...
CDC Investigating Electric Scooter Accidents
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun an investigation into the dangers posed by dockless electric scooters. The study was launched at the request of Austin Public Health ...
Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., Senior Attorney