Archive for 'Personal Injury' Category
Sep 16, 2024

Insurance companies advertise relatively aggressively. Most people in Baltimore, Maryland can’t watch a television show or commute to work without exposure to at least one insurance commercial. Catchy jingles, clever slogans and comedic mascots make people think of insurance companies as friendly or even generous. Many people convince themselves that they can handle a large […]

Jul 11, 2024

Cycling has become more popular in recent years. Many people in Maryland of all ages regularly ride bicycles either for exercise or as an alternate form of transportation. Unfortunately, the increased popularity of cycling coincides with a significant increase in major traffic incidents. When looking at preliminary data from 2023, it becomes quite clear that […]

Mar 19, 2024

The law in Maryland helps to protect people from major financial losses caused by other parties. In some scenarios, those with injuries related to someone else’s behavior can file insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits. When something tragic happens and families lose a loved one unexpectedly, they may want to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit […]

Jan 23, 2024

Those who live in Baltimore and across Maryland can get hurt with very little warning. Injuries may result from car crashes, criminal activity and even improper property maintenance. Premises liability lawsuits often follow a serious injury that occurs on private property in Maryland. Those hurt because of a slip and fall might potentially have grounds […]

Nov 21, 2023

The requirement to purchase car insurance imposes a significant financial obligation on motorists. Many people try to keep those costs as low as possible by shopping around and only purchasing what Maryland state law requires. Liability coverage is what the law mandates. Drivers generally need to have at least $15,000 in property damage liability coverage. […]

Oct 24, 2023

If you are hurt in a car accident while traveling in Maryland, you may be entitled to various forms of compensation. Depending on the facts of the case, a financial award may be provided by the defendant or an insurance company, and you may collect from both sources. Whether you need outside assistance handling your […]

Sep 28, 2023

The death of a loved one is always devastating, especially when they died because someone else acted negligently. While everybody must die eventually, nobody deserves to lose their life to a reckless, careless or deliberately injurious person, business or government agency. Not only is wrongful death unjust, it can cause terrible damage to the deceased’s […]

Sep 19, 2023

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft provide a safe alternative to drunk driving, drugged driving and drowsy driving. They have surely prevented many potentially catastrophic car accidents in Baltimore and the rest of the country by having a sober and alert person drive instead. However, rideshare drivers are human, and thus occasionally prone to serious […]

Aug 21, 2023

Dog attacks can be terrifying experiences, leaving physical wounds and deep-seated psychological scars. In Maryland, some laws protect residents from such incidents and hold pet owners accountable for their dogs’ actions. Learn more about the liability and exceptions for dog owners faced with a dog that bites. Liability for dog bites in Maryland Traditionally, Maryland […]

Jul 10, 2023

Unfortunately, many families in Maryland suffer loss because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness or malicious intent. It’s only fitting to get justice and some compensation to take care of expenses such as funeral costs, lost wages and emotional distress through a wrongful death lawsuit. But not everyone affected can file this claim. Individuals who can […]