According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of accidental death, globally, behind only motor vehicle accidents. The WHO estimates that about 684,000 people worldwide lose their lives to falls each year. While most of these fatalities...
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Common types of product liability claims
When you are injured or harmed by a defective product, it is important to know what your options are. You have rights that need protection and could receive compensation for the damage the defective product causes. Legal claims based on defective products are referred...
Maryland and Washington try to address speeding problem
Road dangers are a common focus of lawmakers, law enforcement and safety advocates in the Washington metropolitan area. While relatively recent problems like distracted driving have come to the forefront with initiatives and laws being put in effect to reduce its...
Malpractice, duty and professional standards
Most of our readers in Maryland have a general idea of what “medical malpractice” means – many would likely boil it down to a healthcare professional committing an error of some kind that ends up doing harm to a patient. However, there is a bit more to the term....
Speeding alleged to have contributed to 23 vehicle crash
Our region is known for its heavy traffic, which means one negligent driver could cause a catastrophic accident that affects many people. This was illustrated recently in an accident that involved approximately 23 vehicles on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Many were...
Nursing home negligence alleged in death of former U.S. Rep.
Nursing home accidents rarely make headlines outside of the state where the victim lives or the nursing home is located. However, a recent episode of nursing home staff neglect in Dallas produced such clear evidence of negligence that the case is likely to spark...
What can I do if the responsible driver cannot pay?
Getting compensation after a serious car accident can be hard. In some cases, for example, the responsible driver may not have a lot of insurance or other means to pay compensation for the injuries they caused. There are other ways an injured motorist can receive...
The timeline of a medical malpractice case
Being the victim of medical malpractice can cause you extreme suffering and impact the rest of your life. You may be considering a medical malpractice case but have questions about how long the process will take. As with almost any legal proceeding, medical...
Filing a slip-and-fall claim against a retailer
A grocery store or shopping center may seem like a safe place, but there are many dangerous conditions on the premises that could lead to a slip-and-fall. Store owners have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of business invitees and other...
How to teach your kid to drive defensively
To your kid, learning to drive is a major milestone. For you, though, it can be a scary time, especially given that statistics show that a significant number of young drivers are involved in serious car accidents. In fact, in 2022 alone, nearly 3,000 teenagers were...