Accidents can happen anywhere, but when they are caused by a careless person or business, the victim may be able to pursue compensation through a negligence claim. The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland decided a July 14, 2017 appeal involving a plaintiff who had been injured in a retail…
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.…
Individuals who have been hurt while in the care or on the property of another person or business may be able to pursue compensation from negligent parties in a personal injury claim. A plaintiff in a recent case filed a negligence claim after she was injured while being loaded onto…
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…
Businesses, as well as individuals, can be held accountable by law for injuries caused by their negligence. In a March 22, 2017 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a personal injury case involving the plaintiff’s exposure to lead pursuant to a study conducted by the defendant. Some…
In many personal injury cases, procedural rules may require the plaintiff to produce specific types of evidence to prove his or her legal claim. In an opinion released on April 17, 2017, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether the plaintiffs could proceed with their negligence claims against…
Injuries that are caused by the careless actions of more than one person may give rise to legal recourse against multiple defendants. In a March 17, 2017 wrongful death decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether the county was liable for the death of a two-year old child…
Lead-based paint injuries are common in Maryland, and they often result in litigation against negligent landlords and property owners. In an April 5, 2017 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a lower court’s order granting summary judgment on the plaintiff’s personal injury claim against several property owners.…
A negligence claim can arise out of any number of circumstances, including accidents that occur on the property of individuals or businesses due to their carelessness. These are specifically known as premises liability claims. In a relevant decision issued on February 23, 2017, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland…
Lead exposure continues to be an ongoing problem in communities throughout Maryland. The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently considered a lawsuit involving lead-based paint in a February 9, 2017 opinion. The plaintiff filed a negligence claim alleging that she suffered permanent injuries from exposure to lead paint as…