During the holiday season, the likelihood of drunk drivers being out and about on the streets of Baltimore seems to go up. This is because many people are attending various work and family parties where alcohol is served. Sometimes those party-goers might not have thought about getting a designated driver or maybe they don't consider themselves too intoxicated to drive. This can be a deadly mistake and can lead to serious consequences that no one wants to face, especially around the holidays.
Construction worker dies after falling from roof
When a worker in Baltimore is installing a roof or working at a height that could pose problems if he or she fell, it a good idea to wear safety devices designed to prevent or stop the fall. Many companies use a personal fall arrest system that works to stop a fall before the person hits the ground. This system usually involves the worker wearing a full body harness with a lanyard that attaches to an anchor. If a construction worker is working six feet or more off the ground, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expects there to be certain guidelines and protections in place.
Maryland car accident leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
Before passing another vehicle on a Maryland road, it is important to remember what the markings on the pavement mean. They are there to identify whether or not it is safe to pass another car. On a road where there are normal broken yellow lines, cars traveling in either direction may pass. When there is a solid yellow line with broken yellow lines on one side, the cars on the side with the broken yellow lines may pass, but the vehicles on the side with the solid yellow line may not. On roads with two normal solid yellow lines, cars traveling in both directions may not pass.
Mother files medical malpractice suit after death of new baby
Labor and delivery can be a joyful yet stressful time for expectant parents in Baltimore. It is the culmination of nine months’ worth of hope and preparation. For many women, pregnancy and labor is not an easy thing, but once their baby is born, it is all worth it.
