Doctors are morally and legally obligated to adhere to the accepted standard of care when treating patients. When a doctor breaches the duty of care owed to a patient and as a result, causes them harm, the doctor may be liable for medical malpractice. Medical...
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Car crashes and emotional trauma
Most people know that car crashes mean physical trauma, but many do not know that they also mean emotional trauma. Most car accident victims move through that emotional trauma quickly, but for others, they experience post-traumatic stress. The initial shock Everyone...
Nursing home injuries
Consignment to a nursing home is sometimes the only alternative for managing illness and disability in a person’s later years. The objective is that there’ll be round-the-clock attentive care and support. It often works out that way, but problems can arise....
Proving your truck accident case against a truck company
If you’re reading this blog post, you know that a truck accident can leave devastation in its wake. Trying to figure out how to cope with the physical and emotional pain and suffering can be difficult, perhaps impacting you for years or even decades to come. In the...
Icy conditions cause many slip and fall accidents
With winter weather on the way, your chance of being injured in a slip-and-fall accident increases. Slip-and-fall accidents occur due to hazardous conditions such as icy, cracked or bumpy roads. Slip and fall accidents are common. According to the National Flooring...
Autonomous cars may not be all they’re cracked up to be
The bright dream of autonomous vehicles is seemingly always just around the corner. It is always just a few years away. Multiple manufacturers are working with technology companies to make it a reality. Indeed, delivery companies have unleashed autonomous robots to...
What are your options after being injured by a defective product?
When Maryland residents are using a product that they purchase, they probably aren’t thinking that they are in danger. Well, maybe they are thinking about potential risks if they are using a product like a chainsaw or lawn mower, for example, but for the most part...
Three tips for building a nursing home neglect case
When you help your loved one secure placement in a nursing home, you hope and expect them to receive adequate care. But the sad reality is that far too many vulnerable people end up suffering nursing home injuries, frequently on account of negligence and abuse. If...
Three ways to counter contributory negligence arguments
You might face a number of challenges as you navigate a personal injury case. If you don’t know how to appropriately address these issues, then your claim could be at risk. This means that without thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy, you may be denied the...
What is contributory negligence?
The states have different laws to deal with negligence claims. Negligence claims might come from a motor vehicle accident injury or a premises liability claim, like those involving slip-and-fall accidents. They can also involve other issues, such as injuries from...