On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Aug 19, 2020 | Firm News
The law may entitle those involved in a slip-and-fall incident in Maryland to damages. Their eligibility will depend on negligence and proximate cause, as with all personal injury claims. Maryland laws for personal injury claims are stricter than most, which can...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Jun 1, 2020 | Firm News
When a loved one lives in a nursing home, you expect them to be afforded top-quality care. Older adults with advanced medical needs, including those who are bedridden, must be privy to round the clock care to keep them safe and secure. This includes help with personal...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Jun 1, 2020 | Firm News
The common assumption is that if you suffer an injury on another person’s property in Bethesda, the property owner is automatically liable. Such thinking is reasonable, given that you would expect no one would allow you on to their property without firstly ensuring...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Firm News
You know that every medical procedure carries some degree of risk. Your doctor should inform you of any risks before you consent to a medical procedure. But where does your assumption of the risk stop and cases of medical malpractice begin? The answer often turns on...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Feb 26, 2020 | Firm News
When you face the decision to entrust a loved one to a Virginia nursing home, safety should be a primary concern. Fortunately, with the help of modern technology, Medicare.gov has an overview of the federal standards for nursing home certification along with ratings...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Nov 22, 2019 | Firm News
DC residents have a higher chance of a traumatic brain injury when involved in a car accident than any other time. The force of a vehicle stopping due to a collision can cause the brain to strike an object or move within the skull even after the head has stopped the...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Nov 18, 2019 | Firm News
Many in Bethesda may think that those who seek legal action following a car accident are simply trying to profit off their incidents. Yet if you have been involved in your own accident, you can attest to the fact that such action is likely not your first choice;...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Oct 10, 2019 | Firm News
Nursing home falls can be extremely dangerous to Maryland patients. Those who are in nursing homes tend to be older adults who have a variety of health problems. Compared to elderly adults who live at home, they tend to be at more of a risk during a fall. Serious...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Sep 11, 2019 | Firm News
Electric scooters are becoming quite popular in Maryland. In many larger cities, there are scooter rental stations where people can borrow them to get around. However, what is quickly coming to light about these scooters is that they are quite dangerous. Many people...
On behalf of Lewis & Tompkins, P.C. | Aug 24, 2019 | Firm News
When people think about the different types of places in which slip-and-fall accidents occur, they may frequently think of grocery stores or retail businesses, icy roads or construction sites. While many slip-and-fall accidents occur in these areas, there are many...
