Avoid a Personal Injury Claim at Your Home at Halloween

How to Prepare for Halloween and Avoid a Personal Injury Claim at Your Home

For many people, Halloween is one of the highlights of the year. It’s a time for family, friends and neighbors to dress up in fun costumes and enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions – and if an accident occurs on your property, you could…

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6 Most Common Mistakes When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering if you’re entitled to compensation – especially if the accident wasn’t your fault. But before you start the process of filing a personal injury claim, here are some potential pitfalls to avoid. 1. Not getting immediate medical attention. Even if you don’t need emergency…

Car Seats Law in Maryland

Child Car Seat Laws in Maryland

Keeping a child safe in a motor vehicle requires a little effort on the parents\’ part. As cars do not automatically come with seats that protect infants and toddlers, parents must install such devices separately. According to the American Society for Positive Care of Children (American SPCC), using the right car seats and safety restraints…

Injury Lawyer Justice in Maryland

What to ask when looking for a personal injury attorney in Maryland

When considering a personal injury lawsuit in Maryland, it’s vital to choose your lawyer carefully. If you’re going against an insurance company, consider that they have deep pockets and experienced attorneys who specialize in defending exactly the sort of case you’re bringing against their client. The lawyer you hire will play a key role in…

Birth Law Injury Settlement

Recent birth injury lawsuit award is the largest in Iowa history

An Iowa jury’s recent award of $97.4 million to a child and his family as a result of medical malpractice that occurred during his birth is the largest medical malpractice compensation award in Iowa’s history. The suit claimed that the obstetrician and the staff of Mercy Hospital Iowa City failed to act on the information…

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Boating Regulations & Liability Laws in Maryland: A Comprehensive Guide

Maryland’s diverse waterways, from the serene Chesapeake Bay to the mighty Atlantic Ocean, offer a wealth of opportunities for boating enthusiasts. However, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, it is crucial to understand and adhere to Maryland boating regulations, recreational boating laws, and boating liability laws. This comprehensive guide will delve into…

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Tips for Finding an Auto Accident Attorney in Maryland

Following an automobile accident in which you or your passenger(s) have been injured, you need to take a few immediate steps. First, in the event another car was involved, obtain the other driver’s name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, and automobile insurance policy details. Second, contact the police and file an accident report. It’s also important…

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Can negligent Pitocin use lead to a malpractice lawsuit?

A peptide hormone naturally produced by the human body, oxytocin is associated with social bonding, reproduction, childbirth, and the period immediately after childbirth. Pitocin, a type of synthetic oxytocin, is a medication made from oxytocin. It is injected into a muscle or vein to incite labor by causing contraction of the uterus, increasing the speed of labor, and stopping bleeding immediately following childbirth. However, improper use…

Car Accident with Police Collecting Info

You may be responsible for information after a car accident in Maryland

A recent news story by NBC’s Baltimore affiliate reported that the Baltimore mayor’s office and Baltimore Police Department are experimenting with a new plan to divert some non-emergency calls away from police officers. Currently, both 911 and the police are overloaded with calls that don’t necessarily involve a police response. A pilot program this summer will be rolled out in which third-party contractors…

Drug Possession Charges in Maryland

How to Fight a Drug Possession Charge

Drug possession charges are the court’s most commonly seen criminal cases, both here in Maryland and throughout the country. The severity of the charge depends on the circumstance (such as the drug in question and how much of it is found); nevertheless, any drug possession charge is a serious one, with potentially life-changing consequences.  If…

Medical Maryland Malpractice

Things to Know About Medical Malpractice Laws in Maryland

A recent surgical procedure or medical treatment has left you injured. It’s clear your situation was the result of negligence, or possibly incompetence, on behalf of a doctor, nurse, technician, hospital, or medical worker. You sue, you win and you are left with a sizable payout to cover your “actual economic loss,” including lost wages and medical expenses resulting from the malpractice and “noneconomic loss,” such as pain…

Maryland Left-Turn Liability

Maryland Left-Turn Liability

You may not think twice about making a left-hand turn at an intersection, but did you know that it’s one of the more dangerous things you can do as a driver? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that in 2019, accidents involving left turns (where the oncoming car crashed into the passenger side of the…