On April 21 along the Eastern Shore, two tractor trailer trucks collided while traveling on Maryland Route 404. This collision and resulting vehicle accidents led to three deaths. Brian Hutcheson of Ramer, Tennessee, was driving one of [...]
Dogs are man’s best friend, or that’s how the saying goes. According to the ASPCA, there are around 70 to 80 million dogs that live in households throughout the United States. (ASPCA) For the most part, these [...]
Just because you suffered a workplace injury, it does not mean that you qualify for workers’ compensation in Maryland. There are actually a few very important characteristics that must apply to the cause of your injury. If [...]
In the state of Maryland, workers compensation provides coverage for medical bills related to injuries that arose out of, and in the course of, employment. In addition to compensating for medical care, if you are disabled because [...]
There is a new proposed law in Maryland that will create a birth injury fund for hospitals and the families that sue for birth injuries. Under the current system, Maryland hospitals are potentially liable for birth injuries, [...]
A widow in Maryland has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her husband who died after taking a testosterone drug called Testim. The lawsuit alleges that the man died from a low testosterone induced heart [...]
Just recently ProPublica and NPR released a study that compared workers’ compensation between states all across the country. Their interactive database allows people to compare workers comp not only by state, but also by injury. With the [...]
The simple answer to this question is yes. Currently it is against the law to ride a motorcycle without a helmet; however, there is one state senator who has been trying to repeal this law for decades. [...]
This winter, a construction worker from Buffalo, NY received a $5 million settlement from the employer and property owner for an accident that occurred in 2008. While working, he suffered a serious fall that gave him several [...]
For many, the sad events of the last few days have resulted in loss of property, including businesses, homes, and cars. These things are mostly replaceable, but for 15 police officers, it’s not just a matter of [...]
In recent weeks, a tragedy has rolled across Baltimore. The death of Freddie Gray left many in our city mourning and unsure how to express their grief. Some reacted with calls for reform, for investigation, and even [...]
When you get an offer for a job, you will often be asked to sign an employment agreement. Though it’s important to always read agreements before you sign them, many new employees choose not to read the [...]
In February, the new Attorney General in Maryland, Brian Frosh, put forth support for an expansion to the current False Claims Act in Maryland. So far, the bill has been supported by both sides of the aisle [...]
If you find yourself with a personal injury claim, then you will definitely want to learn more about different types of cases and what you actually have to go through in court. These laws can be very [...]
One of the most common types of accidents that people suffer from would be slips and falls. These can happen for a number of different reasons and can result in a variety of different problems like broken [...]
April 15th marks the three-year anniversary of the death of Nikki Kellenyi, an 18-year-old young woman who didn’t have to die. She was a victim of distracted driving. Ironically, April is National Distracted Driving month, a time [...]
Every day, people share the interstate. There are all types of vehicles in these lanes, including 18-wheelers, compact cars, pickup trucks, and everything in between. When there are different types of vehicles barreling down a road at [...]
According to OSHA, construction site jobs are some of the most dangerous positions in the country. Accidents that occur on these sites can lead to severe injury, permanent disability, and death. As a result, workers who have [...]
Traffic accidents happen all the time. In fact, at any given moment, someone is probably involved in a wreck somewhere in the United States. When these accidents happen, if someone was at fault, then there could be [...]
If you have defective products in your home, and they lead to injury, you may assume that it was your fault as you were a careless consumer in some way. However, that is not the case. In [...]
