Childhood lead paint poisoning litigation can be complicated. In an August 31, 2018 Maryland personal injury action, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland discussed the complexities of proving causation in lead paint cases. The plaintiff in the case had resided in a house owned and managed by the defendants from…
In Maryland, a person who suffers an injury due to the negligence of another individual, business, or entity may seek compensation for their losses in a personal injury suit. If the case goes to trial, the jury will usually decide whether the defendant was negligent based on the proof presented. …
An individual who has suffered an injury caused by negligence may have legal recourse against the liable party, as illustrated in an August 17, 2018 case. The plaintiff in the case was inside a retail store when a motorist lost control of his car and crashed through the fire doors…
The plaintiff has the burden to prove each element of a negligence claim arising out of lead paint exposure. In many cases, the plaintiff in a Maryland personal injury case will have an expert testify to assist the jury in understanding the evidence or determining a fact at issue. In a July…
In some Maryland negligence cases, it is difficult to determine exactly how the victim’s personal injury occurred. Legal recourse may nevertheless be possible under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur if the jury could infer that negligence on the part of the defendant was more probable than not responsible for…
An accident victim who asserts a Maryland negligence claim against another person or business has the burden of establishing certain legal elements. A May 10, 2018 decision by the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland discussed the requirements necessary to survive a summary judgment motion by the defendant in a premises liability case.…
In Maryland, careless landlords may be liable for the damage caused by their negligence, including some lead-based paint injuries. In an April 2, 2018 case, the plaintiff filed a Maryland personal injury lawsuit against his landlords for increased blood lead levels and developmental disabilities suffered as results of exposure to lead-based paint…
The lasting effects of lead exposure can be difficult to manage, and even more so when a child has elevated levels of lead in their system. If the lead exposure was due to the negligence of another person, such as a property owner or landlord, the victim may be able…
People who have been injured in a retail store or other business may be able to recover their medical expenses and other losses if the accident was caused by negligence. In a March 14, 2018 Maryland premises liability case, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed an injury claim filed by a…
With the state’s abundance of older buildings and housing structures, many Maryland residents have suffered from exposure to lead-based paint. Some Maryland lead paint victims have pursued a negligence claim against their landlords and property owners to recover compensation for their injuries. A December 18, 2017 decision by the Court of Appeals…