In some Maryland car accident cases, the actions of multiple drivers may be the causes of the collision. Proving a defendant’s liability in these injury cases can be difficult, and the plaintiff may not be able to recover damages in a Maryland personal injury lawsuit if her own negligence was a…
In a typical Maryland car accident case, plaintiffs may recover damages if they establish that the negligence of the other driver caused their injuries. In collisions involving government or police officer vehicles, however, the issue of immunity may arise, as in a July 22, 2019 case. The question before the…
Car accident cases involving pedestrians can result in serious and life-long injuries. Many injury victims choose to pursue a Maryland personal injury claim to recover for their damages, as the plaintiff did in a July 16, 2019 case. The case arose out of an automobile accident on a snowy winter…
Insurance coverage and damage amounts are often contested issues between car accident victims and their motor vehicle insurers. As illustrated in a June 6, 2019 Maryland wrongful death case, the procedural aspects of a claim may be crucial for the surviving family members to recover the full amount of damages…
In some cases, a driver who caused a car accident may not have enough insurance coverage to fully compensate for the resulting injuries. An injured person, however, may seek payment from their own insurance company for the remaining damages if they have coverage. In a June 4, 2019 Maryland car…
A car crash may be the result of multiple factors, including negligence on the part of both drivers. In a May 3, 2019 Maryland car accident case, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered the issue of the plaintiff’s negligence. The plaintiff appealed the matter after the trial jury…
If an insurance company refuses to cover your injuries after a Maryland car accident case, you may have to take legal action. In some situations, you may be able to recover your attorney’s fees and court costs in bringing the lawsuit. In an April 16, 2019 case, the Court of…
Some personal injury actions are complicated due to the involvement of multiple defendants and competing theories of liability. In an April 3, 2019 Maryland car accident case, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, which resulted in a judgment against the two defendants. The…
In some in Maryland car accident cases, the evidence presented to a jury may have a significant impact on the outcome of the trial. In a February 12, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether evidence of prior auto accident injuries was irrelevant or prejudicial to a…
In some Maryland personal injury cases, a business employer may be responsible for injuries caused by the carelessness of their employees. When an independent contractor or state or government entity is involved, however, there may be specific legal concepts to consider. In a January 23, 2019 Maryland negligence claim, the…