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There has been a great deal of research in recent years into the long-term damage concussions can cause for professional football players, even drawing enough attention to make a movie about it , "Concussion" starring Will Smith in 2015. A notable by-product is the discovery of the condition known Chronic traumatic encephalopathy ("CTE") a neurodegenerative disease which has been...

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, bicyclists face some of the most troubling accident statistics on the roadway. After reaching an all-time low in 2010, United States bicycle fatalities have been steadily on the rise. 2015 saw the largest increase in bicycle fatalities in two decades. After any bicycle accident, injury victims have legal...

Children face dangers every day as they explore the world around them. Some of these dangers can be avoided, like using car seats to reduce the risk of injuries, but other dangers are inherent to the very objects which attract children toward them - such as trampolines, jungle-gyms, or backyard swimming pools. These are known...

Maryland auto accident lawyer Stuart Plotnick explains You're driving to work. Or maybe you're running errands, or simply out for a drive. Out of nowhere, another car crashes into your vehicle. Your neck hurts, or maybe your back. All you know is something doesn't feel right. Getting the best medical care you need should be...

Distracted driving causes hundreds of deaths per year. Methods of distraction can include: Driver distractions include: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps Using a navigation system Watching a video Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player Commercial motor vehicles are larger than passenger...

Slip and fall accidents and other accidents that occur on another's property are governed by premises liability law, which is a complex and often confusing area of law. Essentially, premises liability determines the owner's level of responsibility for injuries that happen on his or her property. In Maryland, the courts recognize four legal categories of...