Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
In your first meeting with a personal injury attorney the focus of the meeting is usually on whether or not you have a personal injury case. The discussion will cover two main topics: how were you injured, [...]
Amusement Park Accidents
Each year, thousands of injuries are reportedly caused by amusement park rides. While some injuries are minor, such as headaches, major injuries do happen. Between 1987 and 2004, amusement park rides claimed the lives of 103 people. [...]
Personal Injury Cases in Maryland
Given the broad spectrum they cover, personal injury cases are fairly common here in Maryland. They can come about because someone slipped and fell on someone else’s property, because of a dog biting someone, an auto 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 [...]
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 [...]
Dog Bites as Personal Injury
Personal injury lawsuits can happen for all kinds of reasons. The one thing they all have in common, though, is that the plaintiff believes they were injured due to the defendant’s actions or lack thereof. While this [...]
Laws Regarding Assaults at Work
We all have the right to feel safe while at work. Even those working on construction sites or oil rigs are protected by laws that force their employers to provide reasonably safe work environments. While we all [...]
What Is Tort Law?
The Basics Tort law covers a whole body of law that deals with violations wherein a person’s behavior injured someone else or otherwise caused them to suffer or incur unfair losses. With such a broad definition, this [...]
Winning a Product Liability Lawsuit
The vast majority of us buy products on a regular basis without giving a second thought to whether they will work or not. We certainly don’t imagine that the products we purchase will somehow harm us. After [...]
When Do You Need a Lawyer?
In certain situations, having legal representation is in your best interest. Some claims involve complex legal rules and theories that are best handled by an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. In situations where insurance companies are involved, having [...]
Driving Risks for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women are constantly under the microscope regarding safety, including being told what they should and should not do when they are expecting a child. According to a study done out of Canada, women in their second [...]
The 10 Most Common Damages Recovered in Private Lawsuits
In private lawsuits, those in which one person files a claim against another, damages are sought depending on the circumstances of the case. If you are injured or if the other party breaches a contract, you could [...]
Honda under Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Honda, the Japanese automaker, after it failed to report numerous incidents involving air bag failures that have caused injury and death in the US and [...]
Injured by a Dog: What Should I Do?
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation if you are injured by a dog. In most cases, the dog’s owner will be liable and will need to pay any medical bills relating to [...]
Toys That Have Been Banned
From the 1950s to the late 90s, many toys came onto the market that seemed great at first – that is until children started getting seriously injured while playing with them. Below is a list of toys [...]
Police Brutality in Baltimore
Upon years of alleged police brutality involving the Baltimore Police Department, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday that an investigation will begin with hopes that positive changes will be made. The initiative will be aimed [...]
Pedestrian Safety Awareness Needed in Baltimore Maryland
“Stop, Wait, Go Slow” “Be Alert and Don’t Get Hurt” These are the catch phrase messages of the campaign which the city of East Baltimore hopes will ring in the ears of pedestrians in the Baltimore Metropolitan [...]
Blinds Still Cause Child Stranglings
Sad news out of Utah as yet another child dies due to strangulation on a window blind cord last week. How Serious Are Blind Strangulations? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, one child dies every [...]
Fueled by a Culture of Denial, Medical Mistakes Cause 500,000 Deaths Annually
As recently as last year, mainstream publications were reporting that deaths due to medical errors were around 100,000 per year. While this is a terrifying number, especially for anyone considering major medical treatment, it is false. All [...]
The 10 Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
No matter how safe your job is, injuries happen in every workplace! From slips to burns, from carpal tunnel syndrome to back sprains, anybody who works is at risk of injury. We'll cover the 10 most common [...]