How to Treat Chemical Burns
Chemical burns can occur at home, work, school, and almost any place you go. Burns from everyday products you handle regularly can have a serious impact. When you work with strong bases or acids, it’s always a [...]
Malpractice Insurance: What You Need to Know
We’ve all heard stories where surgeons removed the wrong limb or left surgical tools inside a patient. While these examples certainly fall under the heading of medical malpractice, most cases are much more subtle. It’s easy to [...]
Who Is Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
Given its name, you may think that workers’ compensation covers anyone who is employed. Unfortunately, this misconception could leave you very disappointed if you ever get injured on the job. The truth is that not everyone who [...]
Loss of Consortium Claims
If your loved one was severely injured or killed in a personal injury or wrongful death case, you may be eligible to file a loss of consortium claim to compensate for your loss. Of course, there is [...]
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) In Workers Comp
Maximum Medical Improvement Many terms are used to describe workers’ compensation and the injuries that result in work-related claims. Of them, the term maximum medical improvement, or MMI, is one of the most contested. When an accident [...]
How to Prove a Defective Product Liability Claim
If you have used a product and it resulted in injury, you might be able to pursue a defective product liability claim. But before you proceed, it is important to know all of the elements needed in [...]
Understanding Medical Malpractice
You’ve probably heard of medical malpractice before, but might be unsure of what this area of the law covers. Whether you just want to be prepared or you think you may be a victim, keep reading for [...]
When Workers’ Compensation Won’t Get Approved
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance. It provides employers with a safety net, so that if one of their employees gets injured on the job, they don’t have to worry about a civil lawsuit. That being [...]
What’s the Difference Between a Will and a Trust in Maryland?
You've heard about a will, and may even have an updated one tucked into a drawer or a safe deposit box. It gives you peace of mind to think that your family will be taken care of [...]
How Do I Know if I Have a Maryland Premises Liability Claim?
If you've been injured at a property in Maryland and you’re wondering if you might be able to sue the property owner, this article will help you decide. A Maryland premises liability claim seeks to prove that the owner [...]
Worst Cases of Medical Malpractice
Johns Hopkins Medicine, one of the most renowned names in the healthcare field, released some shocking statistics last year: Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. That means 10% of all [...]
Occupational Accident Insurance vs. Workers’ Compensation – What’s the Difference?
Determining the difference between occupational accident insurance versus workers' compensation can be very confusing. Both types of policies were designed to protect a business in the event that an employee is injured or killed on the job. [...]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
It is that time of the year again – stuffing, cranberry sauce, football, and leftover turkey sandwiches. Thanksgiving is all about coming together with those who we love, and to give thanks for all the blessings that [...]
How to Work with a Personal Injury Attorney in Baltimore
For the average person, the laws that govern us can be complicated and difficult to understand. When you’ve been injured in an accident the last thing you need to worry about is seeking justice – you just [...]
Best Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyer
According to Healthcare IT News, medical mistakes have reached epidemic proportions. In fact, preventable medical errors rank as the third cause of death in the United States, falling just behind cancer and heart disease. This sobering reality means [...]
Disability Benefits While Working
If you have disability benefits and you wish to return to work, the Social Security program will likely continue to pay you benefits for a period of time while you transition to work. The rules are different [...]
How to Calculate Pain and Suffering in a Lawsuit or Settlement
A term you've almost certainly heard before is "pain and suffering." You may have wondered what it means, if it's even a real consideration, and how often pain and suffering actually come into play when determining an [...]
Understanding Maryland Premises Liability Lawsuits
When you start to consider the risks and liability that comes with owning a property, it can make a person very nervous. Premises liability comes with the ownership of a building or facility frequented by other people. [...]
Why to Take Notes After an Accident or Injury
Following an accident, you should begin taking notes immediately. Taking notes allows you to document everything related to the accident and will benefit you when it comes time to file your personal injury claim. Writing things [...]
Does the DC Pot Law Cause More Accidents in Maryland?
As personal injury attorneys, we handle hundreds of cases related to a client being injured by someone driving under the influence. Most of the times these cases relate to the excessive use of alcohol, but sometimes other [...]