According to preliminary estimates by the National Safety Council, there were 36,200 motor vehicle fatalities last year, which represents a five percent increase from 2011. In addition, motor vehicle accident injuries requiring medical attention also saw an uptick of five percent from 2011 to a total of 3.9 million. As Baltimore car accident attorneys, we…
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Mar
08
Are Fatal Car Accidents on the Rise?
Mar
07
Crofton Medical Malpractice Attorneys: Can Computers Help Curb Medication Errors?
Hospital patients may be subjected to one medication error every day. As Crofton medical malpractice lawyers, we believe that this alarming statistic highlights the need for practical solutions that can help curb these potentially fatal mistakes. Because so many medication errors are attributable to human error, one solution that shows promise is computerizing the entry…
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Mar
06
Laurel Medical Malpractice FAQ: Can Doctors Be Held Liable for Dangerous or Defective Drugs?
In the wake of the tainted steroid injection scandal, many have questioned whether doctors can be held responsible for prescribing or administering dangerous or defective drugs. In some cases, the answer is yes. Lawsuits against doctors who prescribed the tainted medications from the New England Compounding Center are still ongoing. However, patients have successfully brought…
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Mar
05
FDA Bans Popular Drug From Common Childhood Surgery
Baltimore parents should make sure that their children are not prescribed codeine after surgeries to remove tonsils or adenoids, both common procedures during childhood. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that children with obstructive sleep apnea who received codeine for pain relief have died following a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. In some children,…
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Mar
04
Bowie Injury Lawyers: Anemia Drug Recalled in Wake of Patient Deaths
As further proof that medications can sometimes do more harm than good, we would like to share a serious drug recall with our readers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Affymax, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited will voluntarily recall all lots of OMONTYS® (peginesatide) Injection. According to the FDA, the…
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Mar
01
Could New Intersection Design Help Prevent Baltimore Car Accidents?
Baltimore car accidents frequently occur at intersections. With vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians all converging in one place, there is a higher probability of a crash, particularly when people fail to pay attention or follow the law. While human error is behind most accidents, a new study suggests that we could make our roads safer by…
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Feb
28
New CDC Report Shows Further Action Needed to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released its 2011 National and State Healthcare-Associated Infection Standardized Infection Ratio Report, which details hospitals’ progress in reducing healthcare-associated infections. As Bowie medical malpractice lawyers, we are pleased that the report reveals steady improvement in some areas. However, it also highlights that there is still a lot…
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Feb
27
FDA Issues Warning About Flu-Fighting Supplements
This year, we have experienced one of the toughest flu seasons in a long time. Understandably, flu sufferers are looking for relief wherever they can get it, including non-traditional sources like supplements. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that many online supplement companies are making false claims about the ability to fight…
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Feb
26
Could the Age of Your Doctor Impact the Risk of a Crofton Surgical Error?
The age of your surgeon could impact the risk of a Crofton medical error, according to a new study. Researchers from Oregon State University and the Oregon Health and Science University found that younger surgeons are more prone to distraction in the operating room, which can lead to serious surgical mistakes. As reported by Outpatient…
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Feb
25
Massachusetts Family Awarded $63 Million in Motrin Lawsuit
A jury recently awarded the family of a Massachusetts teen $63 million for injuries she suffered from a severe allergic reaction to the drug Motrin. The defective labeling lawsuit alleged that Johnson & Johnson failed to warn consumers about the risks of serious side effects. As Baltimore injury lawyers, we know that commonly used drugs…
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