Health and medical issues can be scary. We count on our doctors and healthcare providers to listen to our concerns and help us through difficult times. We should be able to trust that our doctors will listen to us and treat us with empathy and respect. Unfortunately,...
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Driving while distracted is a preventable cause of crashes
Drivers have a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner, but they don’t always take that duty seriously. Instead, some drivers take unnecessary risks while they drive. They think that multitasking is something they can do safely. Distracted driving is never...
Shoppers face significant risks on some shopping trips
Most people don’t think of going shopping as a dangerous activity, but there are sometimes significant dangers. It’s up to the shop owners to ensure that everything is safe in their store, but that’s not always how things happen. It’s possible that an incident in a...
Is that settlement offer fair? What you should know
If you were injured in an accident, the insurance company might come knocking with a settlement offer. While it can be tempting to accept it and move on, it’s important to understand what it means for you. Settlements are final. Once you accept it, you can’t go back...
The stages of bedsores in a nursing home
Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers. They are essentially sores or wounds that develop when there is extensive pressure on one part of a person’s body. For instance, an elderly person in a nursing home may spend almost every day lying or sitting in the same...
Do contributory negligence laws affect slip-and-fall cases?
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, from a grocery store to a public sidewalk or even in government buildings. If you suffer injuries in these accidents, you may try to recover damages from the property owner. However, Maryland follows a strict legal...
Who can you sue after a delivery truck accident?
While online shopping is extraordinarily convenient, it also clogs up our roadways with delivery trucks. The dangers posed by these vehicles is significant. If you’re reading this blog post, then there’s a good chance that you or someone you care about has already...
How does telemedicine impact malpractice liability?
Telemedicine makes healthcare more convenient, but it also brings new legal risks. As more doctors provide care through video calls or messaging, the question of who’s responsible when something goes wrong becomes more complicated. Virtual care still requires proper...
The risk factors for teens behind the wheel
Every time you hit the road, you trust that other drivers are as committed to safety as you are. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, especially for teen drivers. If you've been injured in a car accident due to a negligent teen driver, understanding the risk...
What rights do victims have when injured by a prominent drunk driver?
Imagine being involved in an accident. The other driver appears intoxicated and a well-known figure in the community. Would that change your rights? Maryland law protects accident victims regardless of who caused the accident. Here is what you need to know. What...