Most people have never taken a polygraph test. We venture to guess that the nearest encounter most people have had with the devices - also known as lie detectors - is what they've seen on television or the movies. In theory, the devices gauge changes in a subject's...
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Month: September 2017
How much protective screening should baseball fans expect?
The recent injury to a young girl at Yankee Stadium has reignited the controversy over how extensive the screening should be that protects fans from being struck by balls traveling at speeds of upwards of 100 miles per hour. It also raises questions about the legal...
The reality of domestic abuse against men
The phrase "What would Jesus do?" came into prominence back in the 1990s. Many adherents of the Christian faith wore buttons or wristbands with the letters WWJD. It was meant to inspire wearers to think and act motivated by Jesus's love. That WWJD meme inspires this...
3 signs that your loved one is being neglected at a nursing home
When you place a loved one into a nursing home, you expect him or her to be treated as family. When you start to see bruising, more infections and illnesses than usual and other concerns, you begin to wonder if the facility is neglectful. What can you do to help your...
Driving violation points are demerits and can be costly
It's interesting how words get used in our language. Take the word "points" for example. In sports, the more points you score the better. Demerits are the opposite. If you have more of them, it means you have done something wrong, too many times. If you rack up too...
Psychiatrists can be sued for medical malpractice
Filing a medical malpractice suit against a psychiatrist or other mental health professional can be more complicated than taking legal action against other types of doctors. The injury is likely not visible or measurable, as it would be if a surgical procedure was...
Did you hear that? No? Maybe you’re a ‘sonic attack’ victim
Everyone knows, or at least should know, that prolonged exposure to loud noises can damage your hearing. Anyone who has attended a rock concert without some form of ear protection has probably experienced a ringing in the ears for days afterward. If you paid the price...
Battles over shared use of Baltimore’s streets seem in full fury
If you are a motorist in Baltimore, or anywhere else in Maryland for that matter, you probably have noticed that there are increased numbers of bicycles sharing the streets. This is not by chance. For many years, the city has lagged behind other metropolitan areas in...
Do you have a civil claim against a nursing home?
Nursing home abuse and negligence is far too common here in Maryland and across the country. Just recently, we saw the tragic story of nursing home residents left in their facility with no power or air conditioning instead of being evacuated as Hurricane Irma bore...
Are you prepared for boating safely in Maryland?
Water is a big part of Maryland life. The bounty of the Chesapeake is a source of income for a lot of hard working crews. Recreational boating is also big industry on the bay and all up and down the Atlantic coast. Getting out on the water is a great way to have fun,...