Do You Have an Unknown Brain Injury?

When many consider the effects and circumstances surrounding a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the idea of suffering from one seems like an obvious event. However, many Maryland victims suffer from TBIs without knowing that they have been seriously injured.

September 27, 2012 is RAINN Day: Raise Awareness and Educate against Sexual Violence and Assault

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Day is an annual campaign to help spread awareness about sexual assault and recovery resources as well as educate students against sexual violence. While the campaign’s main focus is college campuses, the message of RAINN Day is for people of all ages and walks of life.

National Bike Helmet Use Survey Shows Bicycle Safety Journey Isn’t Over Yet

Significant steps have been made in encouraging bicyclists to wear helmets whenever they ride, according to a national bike helmet use survey conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). However, only about half of bicyclists surveyed say they wear helmets at all, indicating that plenty of work is left to be done.

Despite Recent Shootings, Overall U.S. Firearm Death Rate is Decreasing

Recent mass shootings in Colorado, New York, and other states have left the nation reeling. But despite these high-profile events, the overall number of firearm-related deaths in the U.S. has decreased in recent years, according to a study by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The Complex Nature of Marijuana Laws in California

California's marijuana laws are extremely complicated and can be challenging to understand. Back in 1996, Proposition 215 was the first statewide medical marijuana initiative that passed in the United States. Since then, individuals with a medical condition were authorized in California to use marijuana for medical purposes provided they have doctor's prescription. This law, however, is no guarantee that possessing and using marijuana – even for medical reasons -- will not result in drug charges. In fact, under federal law, marijuana use is still illegal.

Always Speak to a Lawyer First

A story reported by the Orlando Sentinel on Friday demonstrates how much a case can be changed by the actions of a lawyer. It also illustrates how important many of the procedures of the law are, and how much the trial can change from one day to the next.

Feds Push for Tougher State Drunk Driving Laws in Maryland, Other States

Virginia recently passed a tough new drunk driving law requiring those who receive their first-ever drunk driving conviction to have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicles. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is encouraging other states and the District of Columbia to adopt similar measures.