Most people in Maryland already know that if you drive with a blood-alcohol concentration above the legal limit of 0.08%, you are at risk of causing a drunk driving accident. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even those with a lower...
Working outside during the winter season can be hazardous if you are not prepared for the elements. While Baltimore winters are relatively mild compared to other parts of the United States, you may still have to contend with snow, ice and cold temperatures. Make sure...
Shopping center parking lots Maryland and elsewhere can be surprisingly dangerous. Vehicles are moving, and their drivers have less than unimpeded vision. The situation is worsened by the presence of pedestrians who are hurrying to and from the businesses in the...
When a person in northern Anne Arundel County loses a loved one, the effect can be devastating. The loss is amplified if their loved one died, not due to natural causes, but due to the intentional or negligent actions of another. When a person dies due to the...
When Daylight Saving Time ended on Nov. 1, you likely relished the extra hour of sleep you got. What you – like many people – may not realize is that it takes time for your body’s circadian rhythms to adjust to this change. It is no surprise, then, that an increase in...
School has resumed for children in northern Anne Arundel County. While younger children may be driven to school by their parents, commuters on their way to work in the Severna Park area may encounter more teen drivers on their way to school. One study suggests that...
Distracted driving is a dangerous practice that puts innocent lives at risk. It happens when a driver allows a distraction to take their attention off the task of driving. Maryland and other jurisdictions have penalized distracted driving in order to deter drivers...
Most people in northern Anne Arundel County know by now that texting and driving is dangerous. However, it can be so tempting if you are on the road during your daily commute to read or send a quick text while behind the wheel. However, doing so is one of the most...
An unexpected injury can turn your life upside down in the blink of an eye. No one ever expects it, yet they have to find a way to move forward. That, of course, is easier said than done. In the mix of trying to figure out how to pay for medical care and secure...
These days, distracted driving gets much of the media attention when it comes to the dangers we all face on the roadways in America. But, the fact is that drunk driving also remains a significant problem in our country. Drunk drivers are taking their lives into their...