To succeed on a Maryland negligence claim, the plaintiff must establish each elements of the cause of action. In addition, the plaintiff may have to address the theories of defense offered by the defendant. In an April 17, 2019 case, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland examined the issue…
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…
Accidents involving power tools or other dangerous equipment may result in serious and life-altering injuries. In a February 19, 2019 case, the plaintiff brought a Maryland negligence claim against the defendant after suffering an injury that ended his career as a surgeon. Following an eight-day trial, the jury found that…
Personal injuries may arise out of many diverse situations, including the workplace. In some cases, if someone caused an injury while on the job, their employer may be held liable for negligent hiring and supervision. In a February 21, 2019 case, three students brought a Maryland negligence claim against the…
Under Maryland premises liability law, a landlord may be held responsible if its negligence caused a personal injury to a tenant. In a March 1, 2019 case, the plaintiff filed a Maryland negligence claim against his landlord after he was assaulted on the premises. A lower court held that under the circumstances alleged…
In some Maryland personal injury cases, the plaintiffs may have multiple, alternative theories of negligence that could establish the defendant’s liability. The case cannot be dismissed before trial unless the defendant shows that the plaintiffs could not prevail on any of their theories. In a February 26, 2019 case before…
In many situations, the victims of negligence may recover their damages by filing a Maryland legal claim against those responsible. One of the few exceptions concerns governmental immunity. In a February 22, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals examined whether a local county could be sued under the circumstances…
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…
Holding a local government or municipality liable for negligence may be difficult in some cases. A Maryland injury attorney can assist plaintiffs by presenting the evidence persuasively to a judge or jury. In a December 19, 2018 case, the plaintiff filed a Maryland injury claim against the city counsel, local…