Most civil legal actions must be filed within prescribed periods, known as the statute of limitations and the statute of repose, or the plaintiffs may be barred from bringing suit. However, there are exceptions, and in some cases, Maryland law may allow plaintiffs to pursue a their claim long after…
The procedures for bringing a Maryland medical malpractice action can be complicated in some cases. In a June 28, 2018 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland considered whether the plaintiff could pursue a claim against his doctor and hospital after the circuit court dismissed his case for failing…
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…
After a car accident, a claim for medical expenses and other damages is typically submitted to the insurance company. If the insurance company delays or refuses to pay the claim, however, accident victims may be unsure of their legal recourse. Many people choose to hire a Maryland car accident attorney…
Knowing when to seek medical treatment can be a complicated and very personal decision. Whether that decision has any effect on a health provider’s liability for negligence was the issue in an April 26, 2018 Maryland medical malpractice case before the Court of Special Appeals. The plaintiff in the…
In a tragic Maryland wrongful death case, five people residing in a house died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their sleep. The source of the leak was a negligently installed bathroom ventilation fan, which was connected to a flue carrying carbon monoxide gas from the water heater to the roof vent.…
If you are seeking compensation from the person responsible for your injuries, fair legal proceedings are important. An experienced Maryland car accident attorney can assert your rights at trial by objecting to the submission of prejudicial evidence. As demonstrated in a May 18, 2018 car accident case, the admission of certain documents…
Many people who have suffered injuries due to negligence may seek compensation for medical bills and other losses in a Maryland personal injury claim against the responsible parties. Determining who may be held responsible, however, can be complicated in some situations. A May 23, 2018 case before the Court of Special…
If medical negligence is suspected in the death of a loved one, a Maryland wrongful death attorney may be consulted to investigate and identify potential legal claims and responsible parties. In a tragic case before the Court of Special Appeals on May 18, 2018, the parents of an infant born via…
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.…