When a truck accident leads to serious damage and injuries, the path to compensation may include more than just the truck driver. In many scenarios, particularly in accidents involving commercial vehicles like trucks, the responsibility may extend to third parties. This type of legal claim is known as a third-party personal injury claim. Who can qualify as a responsible third…[...]
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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 it is a dangerous time…[...]
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Semitrucks are much larger and heavier than other vehicles on the road, especially when a rig is fully loaded. When one of these massive vehicles slams into a smaller passenger vehicle, catastrophic results can occur. In Maryland, semi-trucks frequently travel on major routes such as I-95, I-70, I-83, I-68, and US-50, making them common sites for potential trucking accidents Someone…[...]
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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 instead. Maryland allows for litigation…[...]
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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 for a premises liability lawsuit…[...]
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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. There are also two minimum…[...]
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Do I need help after a car accident occurs?
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 case depends on several factors.…[...]
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Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Baltimore?
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 family. If they were a…[...]
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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 mistakes. Some of those mistakes…[...]
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Maryland laws on dog bites and attacks
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 had a “one bite rule”…[...]
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