You might use an elevator without thinking you may get hurt just from riding in one. This is because the vast majority of people ride elevators without a problem. Still, sometimes a building owner or management fails to take the appropriate action to keep one of their...
Silver Spring Maryland Personal Injury Legal Blog
Proving negligence in a car accident claim
Perhaps you are recovering from a bad car accident that has left you with serious trauma and a damaged vehicle. Of primary concern is whether or not you can file a claim for negligence against the other motorist and what is necessary to do so. Negligence is not an...
Maryland ranks high for red-light-running deaths
The number of people dying in crashes caused by red-light runners is on the rise, and Maryland ranks high in terms of the number of road deaths it sees resulting from these circumstances. The rising number of red-light-related road deaths across Maryland and the rest...
The lifelong impact of a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries affect people differently depending on the severity of their injury and which area of their brain suffered damage. For victims of a TBI, learning to live with their disability may require time, patience and ongoing support. When people...
What are the stages of bedsores?
When you have a loved one living in a nursing home, you expect the person to be treated with the utmost care. Staff must provide medications and therapies, perform meal prep, and help patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility get around safely and securely....
Accident on Delaware interstate kills Odenton woman
For all of the freedom that the unique nature of their vehicles offer, motorcyclists in Maryland are at an inherent disadvantage when it comes to the other motorists. They have little in the way of protection if and when they experience an accident. Of course, most...
Mother sues surgeon and nurse for policy negligence
Wrongful death due to medical negligence or malpractice can feel like a powerless position. When someone brings a loved one to a hospital for care, the expected outcome is that experts help them recover and the patient goes back to their normal lives. Even in the...
Is the nursing home protecting your loved one from MRSA?
Staphylococcus aureus, better known as staph, is a type of bacteria. MRSA is a strain of this bacteria that is resistant to many types of antibiotics and therefore difficult to treat. Nursing home residents are at risk of contracting MRSA. Is your loved one in a...
Can another driver’s negligence cause you catastrophic injury?
When another driver engages in negligent behavior while behind the wheel, you, your passengers and all other motorists around him or her face grave risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries in the car crash he or she may well cause. Negligent driving practices...
How many older adults are killed in car crashes?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 50 million people living in the U.S. during 2017 were over the age of 65, and it is especially important for drivers in this age group to realize the risk of fatal traffic crashes. When a motor...