To survive a summary judgment motion, the plaintiff must show that there is sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury could find in her favor. In a December 26, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals reviewed a personal injury claim against the City of Baltimore (City) to determine whether the…
To file a medical malpractice claim in Maryland, a plaintiff must follow certain procedural rules and deadlines provided under the law. In a November 27, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland addressed the consequences of failing to comply with these rules. The plaintiff in the case had…
In some personal injury cases, it can be difficult for the plaintiff to identify the facts leading up to the accident and explain exactly what caused the injury that he or she suffered. In a recent Maryland slip and fall case, the plaintiff’s testimony did not directly implicate how the defendant…
In general, a business may be held responsible for known dangerous conditions on its property that injure another person, if the business owed that person a duty of care. In a Maryland premises liability case, the standard of care is determined by the status of the victim. As a result,…
Grocery stores and many other businesses have a duty to take reasonable precautions against foreseeable dangers. If a store breaches its duty, it may be held liable in a Maryland premises liability claim for an injury caused by its negligence. In a November 5, 2019 personal injury case, the plaintiff…
A serious car crash may cause permanent injuries and lasting pain. In Maryland, an individual may recover damages for pain and suffering, as well as past and future medical expenses and other losses, in a personal injury suit. In a November 14, 2019 Maryland car accident case, a jury awarded…
In a Maryland personal injury case, a plaintiff must present proof of the amount of their damages. Recoverable damages may include past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and other economic and non-economic losses incurred by the plaintiffs. In a November 15, 2019 car accident case, the…
After some types of accidents, it may be difficult for a person to remember the circumstances leading up to their injury, or understand exactly how it occurred. In a recent Maryland negligence case, the plaintiff could not remember the events leading up to a fall that resulted in a traumatic…
In Maryland, family members may bring a wrongful death action against a defendant whose negligence caused the death of their loved one. The Maryland wrongful death statute allows the plaintiffs to recover economic and non-economic monetary damages resulting from their loss. In a November 1, 2019 case, the Court of…
In Maryland, landlords and other property owners owe a duty of care to their tenants and guests, and may be liable for injuries caused by their negligence. In an October 24, 2019 case, a plaintiff brought a Maryland personal injury negligence claim against the manager of her apartment complex and…