If you’ve been injured in an accident in Maryland, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. But navigating Maryland’s personal injury...
Read MoreMaryland Car Accidents: When Should I Involve a Personal Injury Lawyer?
Getting into a car accident is a stressful experience but when the crash results in injuries, missed work, or major expenses, it can quickly become overwhelming. If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence on the road, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. In...
Read MoreThe Most Common Personal Injury Cases in Maryland
If you’ve been hurt in an accident and someone else is at fault, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim. These claims can arise from a variety of incidents from car accidents to slip and falls and they often result in physical, emotional, and financial stress.
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Construction Injuries?
Construction work is among the most physically demanding and dangerous occupations in the United States. Laborers often face daily exposure to heavy machinery, elevated workspaces, and hazardous materials—making injury an unfortunate but common reality in the industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction laborers reported over...
Read MoreNegligence and Distracted Driving: How to File Your Claim
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents, resulting in thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. Whether it’s texting while driving, adjusting the GPS, or simply being lost in thought, distracted drivers put everyone at risk. Victims of these accidents often face serious injuries, medical expenses, and emotional...
Read MoreWhistleblower Enforcement Program Gets an Upgrade
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a major upgrade in the area of whistleblower enforcement. According to OSHA’s announcement, the Office of the Whistleblower Protection Program now reports directly to the Labor Department’s Office of the Assistant Secretary. Previously, the program reported to the Director...
Read MoreBrain Injury and Car Crashes: Level 1 Trauma Centers are Vital
Federal officials consider traumatic brain injury (TBI) a serious public health problem in the United States. Brain injuries lead to thousands of deaths and cases of permanent disability every year across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The level of...
Read MoreIs Your Child at Risk of Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is the term given to a group of motor conditions that affect a child’s body during development. The term “cerebral” refers to the brain and “palsy” refers to movement disorder. When an infant’s brain suffers damage during pregnancy or childbirth, cerebral palsy can result. In...
Read MoreAre Liability Waivers Ironclad?
Many recreational activities involve a certain risk of injury. Operators of recreational equipment, like amusement park rides, usually have people sign a liability waiver. The liability waiver intentionally relinquishes or abandons a legal right or claim against the operator in the event of injury. Essentially, it says you accept the risk and agree not...
Read MoreWhat Makes a Drug Defective?
Our blog post on Wednesday illustrated how common prescription drug use is in the United States. American’s dependence on prescription drugs has become a large profit base for drug manufacturers. When drug makers put profit above patient safety, defective drugs make their way onto the market. A prescription...
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