Pedestrians can suffer serious and life-long injuries in Maryland car accidents, even when traveling at a low speed. In an October 3, 2017 case, a plaintiff was struck by a car as she walked from the parking lot toward the entrance of a grocery store, resulting in a broken knee.…
Slip and fall claims often involve nuanced issues, and plaintiffs may benefit from the representation of an experienced Maryland premises liability attorney in such cases. In an October 11, 2017 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed a Maryland negligence claim brought by the plaintiff against her condominium association after…
Maryland law holds every person responsible for their negligent actions, which may lead to harsh results for those who have been injured in Maryland car accidents. In an October 5, 2017 case, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed an injury claim arising out of a head-on motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff…
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…
A Maryland personal injury claim can arise out of careless or even intentional conduct. Recently, a Maryland plaintiff won his case against a county and police department for acts that occurred during his arrest. The plaintiff brought claims of battery, assault, malicious prosecution, false arrest, false imprisonment, and constitutional violations,…
To succeed on a Maryland injury claim, the plaintiff must prove all of the required elements, including that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care. In a July 12, 2017 case, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether an employer owed a duty to someone who…
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…
The law holds people and businesses responsible for injuries caused by their negligent conduct. In a July 19, 2017 case, the Court of Special Appeals considered a Maryland injury claim brought on appeal by a plaintiff against a bus transportation business. The plaintiff filed the appeal after a jury found…