Blog: Personal Injury

Who bears the liability in a rideshare accident?

Feb 3, 2023

Rideshare companies remain a popular mode of transportation. Forecasts Companies offering rideshare services are convenient and easy to use, so it is no wonder that so many make use of their services. However, the drivers have not all trained in defensive driving courses, and that, combined with the natural dangers of the road, means that rideshare drivers have their fair share of accidents. The question then arises, who bears financial and legal responsibility...

Three ways to prevent falls during winter

Dec 9, 2022

A fall can happen at any moment, but many factors increase your risk of one. In the wintertime, people are especially prone to falling due to bad weather, like in Maryland with all the snow, so read these tips to help decrease your chances of a fall. Learn how to safely walk outside This might seem like common sense, but it is easy to be in a rush and make haste decisions. ...

How do you prove negligence in a personal injury claim?

Oct 28, 2022

Maryland residents who suffer injuries due to no fault of their own might consider filing a lawsuit. However, before filing, it’s necessary to know whether negligence is the basis of your injury. You must know how to prove negligence. Understanding negligence Personal Proving negligence The first element in a personal injury negligence claim is that the defendant owed a duty to the victim. That duty was to avoid the situation...

What you need to know about the damage caps in Maryland

May 4, 2022

Maryland has a cap on the amount of money that can get awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. This cap is known as the “damage cap.” The damage cap helps to protect individuals and businesses from frivolous lawsuits. What is the cap on non-economic damages? Non-economic damages refer to damages that are not easily quantified, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress, and wrongful death. The damage cap in Maryland is...

Caps on personal injury damages in Maryland

Feb 24, 2022

Maryland law determines the amount of money that personal injury clients can receive for their injuries. There are two types of damages, economic and non-economic, that have different effects on a person who suffers from an accident. In addition, there are caps for damages that are awarded in court for personal injuries, wrongful deaths and pain and suffering. The number of damages The state of Maryland places caps on the amount of ...

Appeals court reinstates “slip and fall” lawsuit against Maryland organic supermarket

Feb 4, 2022

The lawsuit of a woman in a “slip and fall” case against a Prince George’s County organic supermarket will move forward after Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals reversed an award of summary judgement for the market. The appeals court said the case should have been sent to the jury. A slip and fall The plaintiff along with her husband and daughter were shopping in September 2016 at a grocery store owned by Yes...

Maryland’s unique medical malpractice laws

Sep 24, 2021

Many states have specific laws pertaining to medical malpractice lawsuits. Some of the statutes are relatively standard while others are unique in some aspects. Maryland uses a medical malpractice standard that also allows for the state’s antiquated contributory negligence law barring injured parties from being financially compensated for injuries if they have even a small degree of fault with respect to the incident. However, that bar typically does not apply in medical malpractice suits unless...

Victims of sexual abuse have legal options

May 24, 2021

Too many Marylanders have been abused sexually by people who they and their families thought could be trusted. Over the years, Glen Burnie residents have probably heard stories of clergy, teachers, childcare providers, youth volunteers and other professionals using their positions of trust to get access to children and underage minors and criminally When this sort of behavior comes to light, the perpetrator is likely to face criminal penalties, which can include...

Fatalities are common in pedestrian accidents

Feb 18, 2021

At some point we all are pedestrians. People in Glen Burnie may walk to work, school, parks or stores, especially once the winter weather leaves and spring arrives. However, even if you are simply crossing the street or are in a parking lot you are a pedestrian and run the risk of being hit by a car. The statistics on pedestrian accidents According to the What drivers can do to keep...

Appeals Court Revives Woman’s Claims of Injury at Stadium While Celebrating Ravens’ 2013 Super Bowl Win

Mar 5, 2019

“When a crowd of people have been induced to gather on the premises, the pushing and jostling and shoving of the crowd can be reasonably anticipated and the proprietor would be liable for any injuries resulting from the foreseeable acts of the crowd” is the controlling legal concept in a case involving a Baltimore-area family’s winter visit to the Baltimore stadium where the Ravens play football to celebrate a highly successful football season. Pushing,...