In a July 25, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland revisited a medical negligence case for the second time on appeal. The plaintiff had filed a Maryland medical malpractice lawsuit against her doctors, alleging that they failed to timely biopsy and diagnose a mass on her right breast.…
In a typical Maryland car accident case, plaintiffs may recover damages if they establish that the negligence of the other driver caused their injuries. In collisions involving government or police officer vehicles, however, the issue of immunity may arise, as in a July 22, 2019 case. The question before the…
Car accident cases involving pedestrians can result in serious and life-long injuries. Many injury victims choose to pursue a Maryland personal injury claim to recover for their damages, as the plaintiff did in a July 16, 2019 case. The case arose out of an automobile accident on a snowy winter…
As a general rule, people may be held liable for damages arising from an injury caused by their negligence. The injured party may pursue a legal action against the negligent party by bringing a Maryland personal injury claim. In rare cases, however, the defendant may be relieved of their legal…
To succeed in a Maryland medical malpractice action, the plaintiff must show that the treatment he received from his doctor fell below professional standards, and as a result, caused the plaintiff’s injury. In some situations, the defendants may argue that the negligence of non-parties contributed to the plaintiff’s injuries, as…
To win a judgment in a Maryland personal injury action, the plaintiff must present proof of actual damages. A plaintiff cannot recover damages that are speculative, remote, or uncertain. Damages for lost earning capacity compensate the plaintiff for their reduced ability to earn money in the future, due to the…
Selecting the individual members of a jury for trial takes careful consideration in a Maryland personal injury case. In a June 3, 2019 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland examined whether the trial court erred by declining to ask prospective jury members a question about the effect of…
Insurance coverage and damage amounts are often contested issues between car accident victims and their motor vehicle insurers. As illustrated in a June 6, 2019 Maryland wrongful death case, the procedural aspects of a claim may be crucial for the surviving family members to recover the full amount of damages…
In some cases, a driver who caused a car accident may not have enough insurance coverage to fully compensate for the resulting injuries. An injured person, however, may seek payment from their own insurance company for the remaining damages if they have coverage. In a June 4, 2019 Maryland car…
The requirements for filing a Maryland medical malpractice claim are different than those for a typical personal injury case. If the procedural rules are not followed, the claim could be delayed or even dismissed. In a May 22, 2019 opinion, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals considered whether or not…