Many Marylanders struggle with mental health issues. While treatment is effective in many cases, some people tragically cannot overcome their illnesses and lose their lives to suicide. Questions often arise as to what liability, if any, can be imposed on parties that were aware of a person’s suicidal ideation and…
Generally, people seeking damages in personal injury lawsuits will allege that they suffered bodily harm. While plaintiffs can usually recover compensation for physical injuries they suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence, they cannot recover damages for emotional injuries caused by learning about or witnessing property damage. There are…
Under Maryland law, property owners generally have an obligation to maintain their premises in a safe condition to prevent visitors from suffering harm. Simply because an accident occurs at a property does not mean that the owner neglected its duties, though. Instead, a property owner will usually only be held…
Many Maryland residents rely on public transportation and expect that they will be able to access such conveyances without suffering harm. Unfortunately, however, it is not uncommon for passengers on public transportation to encounter dangerous conditions that ultimately cause them to suffer injuries. Whether a transit authority will be held…
Warehouse stores generally offer shoppers a variety of goods at low prices, and many Maryland residents shop in such stores on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for certain areas of stores to fall into disarray, creating hazards that can lead to falls. While stores can be held…
A Maryland personal injury action is initiated when the plaintiff files a pleading, commonly referred to as the complaint, with the courts. If the complaint does not conform to the Maryland Rules, it may be dismissed, as in an October 20, 2021 case before the Court of Special Appeals. The plaintiff brought the…
Determining the appropriate circuit court in which to file a Maryland personal injury action depends on several factors. In certain situations, the plaintiff’s initial choice of venue may be transferred to another court at the request of a defendant. In a September 23, 2021 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed…
Pedestrian injuries may arise from defective or crumbling sidewalks, construction debris, and improperly maintained infrastructure, such as water meters. In an October 20, 2021 case, the plaintiff was injured as a result of a loose water meter cover. When she stepped on the water meter, the lid moved, causing her…
When bringing a legal action in Maryland, it is important that the initial filing, known as the Complaint, contain all of the allegations that are relevant and essential to the claims asserted. In a May 4, 2021 personal injury case, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether a…
In Maryland, medical malpractice lawsuits are subject to the statute of limitations, which provides the deadline by which an action must be filed, or it may be dismissed as untimely. There are some exceptions to the general rule, however, as explained by the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland in…