Following a Maryland car accident, the passenger of the vehicle that was rear-ended sued the other driver for negligence. The case went to trial. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, awarding her damages for all of her past medical bills and $650 for pain and suffering. The…
Bicyclists are particularly vulnerable to injuries arising out of motor vehicle collisions, many of which are caused by negligence. In a July 11, 2017 case, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed a personal injury claim filed by a bicyclist against a driver following a Maryland car accident. The plaintiff was employed as…
Fighting with an insurance company after a car accident can be frustrating and burdensome. Accordingly, many people choose to hire a Maryland personal injury attorney to help resolve their claim and obtain payment for their losses. As demonstrated in a February 22, 2018 case, an accident victim can bring suit…
In Maryland personal injury cases, the plaintiff must prove the amount of damages caused by the defendant’s negligence. In a July 6, 2017 case, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed the jury’s verdict in a negligence claim arising out of a car accident. At the trial, the defendant…
In an opinion issued on July 6, 2017, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a personal injury claim arising out of an accident between an automobile and a pedestrian. The plaintiff was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant.…
Pedestrians who are hit by motor vehicles can suffer serious injuries, often requiring expensive medical care for months or even years into the future. In a May 9, 2017 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a car accident case involving a plaintiff who was struck by a…
In many car accident cases, insurance companies become involved in the litigation, either in defending claims against their insureds or against themselves. In a May 1, 2017 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland examined whether summary judgment was proper after misrepresentations made by the defendants’ insurance company caused…
In many car accident cases, disputes can arise regarding insurance coverage for certain types of injuries. In Kivitz v. Erie Ins. Exch. (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Apr. 29, 2016), the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether an automobile insurance policy containing a household exclusion barred the wrongful death…
Settlement negotiations can be an important part of resolving a personal injury claim against a negligent driver or insurance company. The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently addressed some of the issues surrounding settlement agreements in Ward v. Lassiter (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Jan. 13, 2017). In Ward, the…
In a recent personal injury case, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland explained aspects of liability and duty concerning the participation of a private entity in the design and construction of government roadways. The plaintiff filed a wrongful death action against a cement company, the county, and the state…