Under Maryland premises liability law, a property owner generally owes a duty of care to most people who are on their property. The extent of that duty is largely determined by the legal status of that person and reason for being on the property. This can make a difference in…
Property owners, as well as other businesses and individuals, may generally be held liable for a personal injury caused by their negligence. In a February 24, 2020 lead paint case, the plaintiff succeeded on her Maryland personal injury claim against the owner of the home in which she lived. The…
While a significant number of motor vehicle collisions are caused by careless drivers, negligence on the part of non-drivers may play a role in causing a car accident. In a February 18, 2020 case, the plaintiff filed a Maryland car accident case against the City after losing control of her…
In Maryland, a property owner has a duty to keep the premises safe for invitees. The owner may be liable for injuries that occur on their property if they knew or should have known of the danger, and they failed to warn or correct it. In a February 13, 2020…
When a pedestrian is struck by a motor vehicle, it can result in serious or life-threatening injuries to the person on foot. In a February 14, 2020 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed an appeal involving a Maryland pedestrian accident. After being hit by a patrol car,…
Motorcycle and dirt bike riders can suffer life-threatening injuries when they are involved in a Maryland motor vehicle collision. In a February 6, 2020 case, the plaintiff was seriously injured in a dirt bike accident while being pursued by a police cruiser. He brought a negligence claim against the officer…
To establish a negligence claim in Maryland, the plaintiff must show proof of duty, breach, causation, and injury. Causation generally requires evidence that the defendant’s actions caused her injury. In a February 4, 2020 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed the evidence of causation in a personal injury claim. …
In Maryland, an individual may seek damages for personal injuries caused by another person by taking legal action. In a December 4, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed a personal injury case arising out of an altercation between the security officer of a restaurant bar and one of its patrons. The…
A Maryland medical malpractice claim requires an expert witness to testify in support of the plaintiff’s case. Failure to secure an expert medical witness, or provide admissible expert testimony may result in a dismissal of the claim. In a January 10, 2020 medical negligence case, the Court of Special Appeals…
Maryland trip and fall accidents can cause severe injuries, particularly for elderly individuals. In some instances, an injured person may be able to recover their damages in a personal injury suit. In a January 3, 2020 negligence case, the plaintiff brought suit against the City of Baltimore after falling on…