Regardless of why a person lives in a nursing home, they and their families expect that they will be protected and treated in a caring way. Unfortunately, there are often allegations that facilities and their staff are negligent or outright abusive. When a person is...
Bethesda, Maryland, And Washington, D.C., Personal Injury Law Blog
Premises liability and negligent security
Perhaps you already know that you can sometimes hold a property owner liable for your damages if you are injured due to an unsafe condition, such as a spill or a poorly-maintained staircase. Property owners have a duty to repair such hazards so as to minimize the risk...
Identifying your damages in a car accident lawsuit
Car accidents are among the most common reasons for Maryland residents to pursue civil lawsuits. Most times, these lawsuits are filed because of something more serious than the run-of-the-mill fender-bender. Serious car accidents that cause major property damage and...
Work zone safety and street racing
Since a terrible work zone accident in Maryland in 2023 in which six workers lost their lives, the state has been striving to implement greater safety measures to prevent this type of crash from happening again. Roadside workers are so vulnerable and need to trust...
Certain car owners receive “Do Not Drive” warning in ongoing defective airbag case
Nissan and the National Highway Transit Safety Administration recently issued a stark "Do Not Drive" warning to owners of certain older Nissan vehicles as part of a long-running investigation into defective airbags. The warning affects more than 80,000 older Nissan...
Safety campaign in May focuses on avoiding motorcycle crashes
In the warmer months, motorcycles are a common sight on the roads. While most riders and drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks will share the road safely and keep an eye on each other, motorcycle crashes are still a problem. Given the likelihood of catastrophic and...
How do I get treatment after medical malpractice?
Your health is the most important aspect of your life because without it, you have nothing. And, when faced with the aftermath of medical malpractice, it is crucial to know the steps for obtaining proper treatment and support, especially if you are still dealing with...
Family recovers compensation after man dies through surgical error
Some people think that serious medical malpractice is uncommon, but that simply isn’t the case. Each year, thousands of families are impacted by negligent medical professionals whose actions and inactions sometimes result in death. Tragically, that was the case for...
Three ways to pay your bills after a car accident
The injuries that you’ve suffered in your car accident may be extensive, leaving you with limited mobility, facing the need for ongoing care and treatment, and rendering it impossible for you to work to earn a wage. All of that can leave you in a dire predicament. In...
Recent report says Maryland pedestrians face higher accident risk
Pedestrians’ vulnerability to injuries and death in auto accidents has been getting worse in Maryland and throughout the nation. This is believed to be due to myriad factors including the prevalence of distracted drivers, the number of drivers choosing to exceed the...
