Category Archives: Personal Injury
Signs You Have A Traumatic Brain Injury After A Car Accident
Car accidents wreak havoc on your entire body. The impact of force on your spine, brain, and tendons, cannot be understated. The whiplash motion caused by inertia when your car impacts another vehicle and comes to a forcible halt is enough to cause your brain to crash against your skull, causing what is known… Read More »
Metro Injuries In Maryland
The Metrorail is a common and convenient way to get around, and hundreds of thousands of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. residents use it daily to get around. However, while it may generally be safer than walking or driving, when accidents happen, they tend to be far more catastrophic. If you have been injured… Read More »
Can I Sue For Battery In Maryland?
When someone makes a choice to physically harm you, the physical and emotional effects can be detrimental. Personal injury law generally focuses on harm caused by accidents and negligence, but intentional harm is another form of personal injury. If you have been injured due to someone causing you physical harm, such as by attacking… Read More »
Nationwide Surge In Traffic Deaths Declared “Crisis”
The U.S. Department of Transportation has declared a crisis after determining that over 20,000 Americans were the victims of fatal car accidents in the first half of 2021 alone. This represents a nearly 19% increase in fatalities as compared to the same time period in 2020. It is also the highest number of fatalities… Read More »
Maryland Dog Bite Claim
If you have been bitten or attacked by a dog in Maryland, you may still be in shock, dealing with your injuries, and unsure of how to proceed. It’s a complicated thing to be hurt by something that can at other times bring you so much comfort and joy, but it’s important to remember… Read More »
Whiplash Caused By Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end accidents are more than just a major hassle, they are also among the leading causes of whiplash. While whiplash is a term that gets thrown around a lot (no pun intended), it is actually a very serious medical condition that can cause long-term consequences. Of course, like all injuries, there is a spectrum… Read More »
Maryland Roadway Worker Injuries
Roadway workers put their lives on the line every day while working in highway construction zones. They face countless risks due to reckless and speeding drivers who ignore warning signs and reduced speed limits, in addition to risks caused by their employers, who may try to cut corners by failing to take reasonable precautions… Read More »
Explosion At Baltimore Coal Plant
An explosion at CSX Coal Silo in southern Baltimore has left the area shaken, both literally and figuratively. The explosion is said to have occurred at the CSX Coal Plant Building, and people reported feeling the blast even miles away. A spokesperson for the company said that the explosion occurred during the transportation of… Read More »
Can I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim And Also Bring A Lawsuit?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation law prevents employees from suing their employer for injuries sustained on the job or due to their employment. This is because employees are entitled to workers’ compensation insurance coverage for any injuries that they sustain at work. Unlike when you bring a lawsuit, employees are also not required to prove that… Read More »
Yes, You Can Sue Someone Who Attacked You.
Often, we think of bringing lawsuits when something goes horribly wrong due to negligence. However, personal injury lawsuits are also an option when someone intentionally chooses to cause you harm. You have the option to bring a personal injury lawsuit against anyone who has injured or assaulted you. Personal injury lawsuits are an option… Read More »