Dealing with a personal injury may be stressful, and you may be uncertain of what you need to disclose to your attorney. For many people, the first step is having a consultation about their case. The more candid you are with the attorney in this initial meeting, the more likely you are...
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Drowsy Driving is as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
While many people may not realize it, driving while tired or “drowsy driving” can be very similar to drunk driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for many deaths every year, nearly 700 in 2019, but it is also one of the more preventable tragedies that can occur while...
Read MoreWhat Is Contributory Negligence and How Might It Affect Your Maryland Personal Injury Case?
Most states have implemented a legal doctrine known as comparative negligence which allows personal injury plaintiffs to still claim damages even though they were partially to blame. A small handful of other states employ something called contributory negligence, which invalidates a plaintiff's claim entirely if he or she were even a little...
Read MorePre-Existing Conditions Could Complicate Your Maryland Personal Injury Case
If someone causes you to suffer a personal injury due to his or her negligence, that person is generally liable for your medical bills and other expenses. But in real life, injury cases are usually not this simple. A number of factors make injury cases more complicated, and one such factor...
Read MoreWhy is This Family Suing a Maryland Hospital?
The 15-year-old was strong, healthy and athletic prior to his first visit to a Maryland hospital. When he was admitted to the hospital just two days short of his 15th birthday, he never imagined he would be stuck with a permanent heart condition for the rest of his life. According to the medical malpractice...
Read MoreA Law Firm Dedicated to Helping the Injured, One Client at a Time
At Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P., we have represented people in all facets of personal injury litigation for over a quarter century. Our Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia injury lawyers protect the rights of workers, and speak out for those hurt by defective products, exposure to dangerous substances—such as asbestos—or hazardous work places. We work...
Read MoreDoes This Maryland Highway Have A Danger Zone?
Two drunk driving accidents occurred in the same Maryland spot recently: on Route 222, where it meets Interstate 95 in Perryville. Around 11 p.m., a woman leaving a nearby casino struck two vehicles. She has been charged with negligent driving, failure to control speed and driving under the influence. The other cars suffered minor damage,...
Read MoreAre Motorcycles More Vulnerable Than Cars and Trucks?
When we get behind the wheel of a car and head out on the highway, we must always remember that we share the road with other motorists. Some vehicles, like 18-wheelers, are easy to spot, since they are so large. Other vehicles, though, like motorcycles, can...
Read MoreRoad Rage: A Growing Problem on American Roadways
“Road rage” is a budding problem among frustrated drivers, and can include rude movements, calling out insults or deliberately driving in a threatening, dangerous way. Sadly, too many of us have seen or heard of this kind antagonistic behavior by a driver. Over 1,200 cases of road rage are reported every year, many leading to...
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid Truck Accidents?
To avoid a truck accident, your best move is to stay alert while on the road and be aware of the large vehicles around you. This means: Do not speed to pass a semi-truck Be extra cautious in inclement weather Avoid large convoys of trucks on the highway Call the numbers on the back of trucks if you see...
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