Maryland premises liability law holds landowners responsible when someone else is injured on their land. If you have been injured on another’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, your rights when injured on someone else’s property depend upon your legal status while on the property. Also, those who are...
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Can I Hold a Casino Liable For an Injury?
According to the Washington Business Journal, a D.C. man has filed a lawsuit against Cordish Cos. Inc., the developer of Maryland Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County, for $150,000 after a roulette wheel ball injured him in a casino accident. The news source reported that the man filed the lawsuit last November in the U.S....
Read MoreFourth of July Firework Safety Tips
Do you plan to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend with a firework display? If you do, make sure you are careful, as the incorrect handling of these items can lead to serious injuries and house fires. We represent injury victims in Virginia —each jurisdiction has its own laws about fireworks. Make sure that...
Read MoreHaving a BBQ? Tips for Safe Grilling
In Wednesday’s blog, we discussed pool safety over the summer months—with this in mind, we would like to continue the trend of summer tips, this time focusing on grilling. Did you know that three out of every five households in America has a gas grill for cooking? Although BBQs can be a great way for...
Read MoreHow Can I Make My Swimming Pool Safer?
Do you own a pool? Do you plan to host people for events or parties this summer? You will want to make sure that you have safety measures in place to prevent an accident from occurring on your premises. Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2005-2009, there was an...
Read MoreIs Inadequate Bar Security a Problem in DC?
When you visit a bar, you have a right to feel safe. If a bar or restaurant fails to provide adequate security to patrons and/or overserves its guests, it can be held liable for any incidents or accidents that may occur. 
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Thanksgiving: How Can I Avoid Premises Liability and Food Poisoning Issues?
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving party this week? Make sure that you take precautions to avoid food poisoning and have sober rides available to guests. Remember, you can be held liable if a guest falls ill due to something you serve. Additionally, if someone leaves your party intoxicated, and injures or kills someone in a...
Read MoreIs Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Safe From a Fire?
http://youtu.be/l4VgaebSob8 Is your family member a nursing home resident? If so, you may want to check with the facility to make sure that it has proper fire safety systems in place. Your loved one deserves protection from premises liability issues, like fires, when he or she is in...
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries Rising in Individuals 65 and Older
According to the Houston Chronicle, the number of spinal cord injuries in the US is currently on the rise. New research from Johns Hopkins University recently revealed that falls (especially in older people) now surpass car accidents as the leading cause of spinal...
Read MoreWere You Seriously Injured on Someone Else’s Property? Our Attorneys Can Help
Have you ever been harmed on someone else’s property? If you have, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. As attorney Marc Fielder explains in the video above, premises liability holds landowners responsible when someone else is injured on their property.