Auto insurance laws vary widely among states. When the court must determine which state’s law to apply in a car accident case, multiple factors are considered. In an August 11, 2020 decision, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed whether Maryland law was properly applied in a case involving…
Business owners and property holders may be held responsible for injuries caused by their negligence. In an August 17, 2020 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a Maryland personal injury case arising out of an assault committed against the plaintiff in the parking lot of a bar owned by…
A Maryland wrongful death action against law enforcement officers, a police department, and/or the local government generally involves different legal standards than a typical lawsuit. In a July 1, 2020 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed a wrongful death case in which the decedent had been shot and killed…
In Maryland, property owners have a duty to protect invitees from an unreasonable risk of harm on their land. In some situations, this duty may extend to risks arising from intentional or criminal acts of third parties. In a July 16, 2020 Maryland personal injury case, the Court of Special Appeals…
In a Maryland personal injury action, the plaintiff may seek damages for economic and non-economic losses. Non-economic damages may include compensation for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, among others. Unlike economic damages, which are based on objective evidence of the monetary loss and expenses incurred…
In Maryland, surviving family members may have the right to take legal action against those responsible for the death of a family member. These types of actions are known as Maryland wrongful death claims. In a recent case, the wife and children of the decedent filed a lawsuit against the…
“Phantom vehicle” is a term that refers to a vehicle that causes personal injury or property damage without making any physical contact with the person or car. Accidents involving phantom vehicles may be problematic when filing a claim with your insurance company, as illustrated in a June 18, 2020 Maryland injury…
Personal injuries arising out of negligent heath care providers may be subject to the Maryland Health Care Malpractice Claims Act. A Maryland medical malpractice attorney can guide you through the requirements and deadlines of the Act. In a June 17, 2020 case, the Court of Special Appeals considered whether the plaintiff’s delay…
A Maryland wrongful death action may be brought by the decedent’s surviving family members against the party or parties who are liable for their death. In a June 16, 2020 wrongful death case, the decedent died at the age of 21 as a result of cardiac arrest following an acute asthma attack.…
Presenting sufficient evidence is crucial for a plaintiff to establish a Maryland personal injury claim. Generally, the trial court will determine whether evidence is admissible, and therefore permitted to be shown to a jury. In an April 16, 2020 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed some of the disputed evidence…