Product recalls seem to be a part of everyday life, and thankfully, the recalls usually occur before anything bad happens. You have likely owned a few products that ended up recalled, including vehicle parts, toys, electrical items, [...]
Anytime there are accidents involving people who are on the job, it is the responsibility of OSHA to investigate the situation and ensure the accidents do not happen again. OSHA also reports information on common workplace accidents, [...]
The Maryland State legislature presently has in the works House Bill 818, which proposes that the current laws regarding the use of turn signals while driving be expanded to include changing lanes, as well. This means that [...]
Wrongful death is a type of personal injury, such that the death results from another person’s negligence. If you are an immediate family member of someone who has died, it is important that you understand your rights [...]
Workers’ injuries can have overwhelmingly devastating consequences for both the injured and the family involved. Especially if the injured person is the breadwinner of the household, financial strain can be significant for the whole family. On the [...]
If you are employed in Maryland, you are likely protected by the workers’ compensation laws. These laws provide protection for nearly every employee in the event they are injured while on the job. If you have been [...]
Family members of a loved one who died due to medical malpractice or any other kind of negligence from another person, product, or institution could possibly file a wrongful death lawsuit with the help of a qualified [...]
Personal injuries include a wide selection of negligent actions from an entity, be it an individual or company, which result in harm to another party. Dangerous furniture claims fall under the product liability category. With so many [...]
The area of personal injury includes a wide array of neglectful actions on the part of an individual, product, or company that cause an injury to another person. Personal injury can include auto accidents, toy injuries, appliance [...]
If you’ve been injured while working, you are likely covered under workers’ compensation. Nearly all employers are required to provide this type of insurance for employees to provide benefits for your injury. Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws provide [...]
If you’ve been bitten by a dog in Maryland, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against the dog’s owner. Here you will find out more about these laws, and your rights and responsibilities [...]
While workers’ compensation in Maryland does not allow you to sue your employer for injuries that are suffered on the job, there are some situations that may arise that will allow you to bring a personal injury [...]
If you’ve been injured while working, you might be eligible for Maryland workers’ compensation. However, the laws in Maryland concerning eligibility are different than they are in other states. Keep reading to find out the requirements needed [...]
Dog bites fall under the category of personal liability claims in Maryland. A person who’s been a victim of an animal attack in this state can claim personal injury damages and may get compensated. As with every [...]
In the state of Maryland, employers are required by law to provide worker’s compensation insurance to all employees within the company. In other words, worker’s compensation, also known as workman’s comp insurance, is compulsory in Maryland. Employers [...]
In the United States there are many quality standards governing the production and sale of toys. Child safety is taken very seriously, and many toys, especially those coming from countries like China and Taiwan, do not pass [...]
Most employers who have more than one employee in the state of Maryland are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for each employee. This insurance must be obtained from a company that is licensed and approved to [...]
Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence all over the country. If a person trips, falls, or is in any other way hurt on another person’s property, that’s considered a slip and fall accident. Depending on [...]
The state of Maryland has strict laws that protect residents who are victims of assault and battery. Assault is a crime and happens when an individual attempts to physically harm another individual. Maryland also protects police officers [...]
Personal injury laws protect those who have been wrongfully affected by the negligence of another entity (person, business, or product). Personal injury claims are handled in the civil court. When a person files a lawsuit for damages, [...]
