Families Affected by Exxon Petroleum Spill Settle
- posted: Apr. 09, 2014
After years of litigation, in late February, 43 Jacksonville families agreed to settle their damage claims after a serious gasoline spill affected household wells. In 2006, a mishap with a drill Read More
Family Torn Apart by Fire
- posted: Apr. 02, 2014
She stood at the second-story window, the house behind lit by flames. He stood behind her, trying to help her jump. She screamed for her children, and he pushed her Read More
Asleep at the Wheel: The Danger of Fatigued Truck Drivers
- posted: Mar. 26, 2014
In November 2012, Maryland residents Karen Babka and her daughter Kaitlin were driving east on Interstate 70 in western Pennsylvania. Unknown to them, 45-year-old Yevgeniy Bugreyev was traveling westbound on Read More
Medical Mistakes Continue to Increase
- posted: Mar. 19, 2014
In late 2013, a new study revealed the rate of medical mistakes in the United States continues to increase — with devastating results. The new study updates a 1999 report from Read More
Personal Photography Adds to Distracted Driving Danger
- posted: Mar. 12, 2014
Distracted driving is a known danger. As laws are enacted across the nation to limit distractions while driving, technology puts more capabilities in the hands of motorists who already have Read More
Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim in Maryland
- posted: Dec. 23, 2013
Consider this hypothetical: A 22-year-old male suddenly dies during a routine ping pong game. During the week preceding the man’s death, the man sought treatment from his primary care doctor Read More
Emergency Room Heartache in Maryland
- posted: Nov. 18, 2013
A 32-year-old man on vacation was walking on the beach when he became short of breath. He rested for an hour, but began to experience chest pain and went to Read More
Maryland Car Accidents with Multiple Defendants
- posted: Nov. 14, 2013
A 65-year-old male went to the dermatologist to have a suspicious skin mole examined, since it had been changing colors over the last few months. While the doctor was examining Read More
Contributing to Your Own Injury in Maryland
- posted: Nov. 07, 2013
A 45-year-old male decided to go for a bicycle ride at 11:30 p.m. in downtown Baltimore. New to the sport, the cyclist did not know the traffic rules for bicycling Read More
Injured at the Hands of Medical Professionals in Maryland?
- posted: Nov. 04, 2013
A 25-year-old woman is informed by a doctor that she has a cancerous tumor in her right breast that requires immediate surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Upon awaking from surgery, the Read More
Hurt in a Motorcycle Accident in Maryland?
- posted: Oct. 31, 2013
Lincoln Street and Parkview Street in Waldorf, Maryland intersect. A man who recently moved to the area failed to recognize that Parkview is a one-way street and proceeded down the Read More
Slipping in Maryland
- posted: Oct. 24, 2013
After realizing there was little in the house to offer guests coming for a party, a man decided to go to a Maryland grocery store for a few items. As Read More
Holding an Employer Accountable in Maryland
- posted: Oct. 21, 2013
An owner of a trucking company recently hired a new employee who was a friend of a family member. Although the owner was aware of the new hire’s prior issues Read More
Maryland’s High Court Upholds Negligence Rule
- posted: Sep. 23, 2013
The Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a central law in negligence cases recently. The decision to continue to follow the contributory negligence standard in personal injury claims came after an Read More
Tips for Handling an Insurance Claim After an Accident
- posted: Sep. 16, 2013
The aftermath of a car accident can be confusing and stressful, especially when dealing with injuries or property damage. Drivers who are involved in any type of accident, whether car, Read More
What is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Action in Maryland?
- posted: Sep. 02, 2013
Even though no dollar amount can replace the void left by a loved one’s death, Ashley Davis’ family crossed a milestone toward recovery after being awarded $90 million recently in Read More