In an opinion issued on July 6, 2017, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a personal injury claim arising out of an accident between an automobile and a pedestrian. The plaintiff was attempting to cross the street when she was struck by a vehicle driven by the defendant.…
Faulty medical care can result in further injuries, expenses, and stress for the patient. Some plaintiffs take legal action by filing a medical malpractice claim, as in a May 31, 2017 case decided by the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. The plaintiff in the case brought a medical negligence action…
The Court of Appeals of Maryland recently explained its position regarding evidence of superseding causes of injury by non-parties in a medical malpractice case decided on May 24, 2017. The family of a deceased patient sued several doctors and hospitals that had treated the patient before his stroke. Before trial, the…
In many personal injury cases, the plaintiffs seek compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses caused by the careless acts of another person or business. In an important decision issued on May 31, 2017, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a jury verdict that found…
Individuals who have been hurt while in the care or on the property of another person or business may be able to pursue compensation from negligent parties in a personal injury claim. A plaintiff in a recent case filed a negligence claim after she was injured while being loaded onto…
In many cases, the law allows for family members to pursue compensation for the death or injury of their loved one by bringing an action against those responsible. The Court of Appeals of Maryland recently examined a wrongful death action in an opinion issued on May 22, 2017. The plaintiffs…
Family members may have legal recourse against someone who negligently caused their loved one’s serious injury or death. In a May 2, 2017 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff in a medical malpractice and wrongful death action. After her…
Pedestrians who are hit by motor vehicles can suffer serious injuries, often requiring expensive medical care for months or even years into the future. In a May 9, 2017 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a car accident case involving a plaintiff who was struck by a…
In many car accident cases, insurance companies become involved in the litigation, either in defending claims against their insureds or against themselves. In a May 1, 2017 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland examined whether summary judgment was proper after misrepresentations made by the defendants’ insurance company caused…
Businesses, as well as individuals, can be held accountable by law for injuries caused by their negligence. In a March 22, 2017 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a personal injury case involving the plaintiff’s exposure to lead pursuant to a study conducted by the defendant. Some…