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Dog bites in Prince George’s County can cause serious injuries and raise immediate questions about legal responsibility. Maryland law addresses these cases through strict liability, negligence principles and defenses that can limit or block recovery. Maryland law can...
Spoliation happens when a party destroys, loses or fails to preserve evidence that matters to a case. In a Maryland accident claim, that can become a serious problem if video, repair records, phone data or other proof would have helped show what caused the collision...
In Maryland, contributory negligence is a strict rule that can bar recovery of damages if the court or a jury finds that the injured person’s own negligence contributed to causing the accident. That can make a serious collision claim much harder to win, especially...
Yes, a Maryland landlord may be held legally responsible for a tenant’s injury, but liability depends on the facts and the landlord’s legal duty. Under Maryland property law, landlords do not promise absolute safety. An injury on its own does not mean you...
Whether it’s a car wreck, a slip and fall or some other kind of accident, everyone gives you the same advice: Get a medical evaluation right away. Don’t try to “tough it out” or wait several days to see whether the pain goes away. That advice is only partly about...
Crosswalks are designed to protect pedestrians. However, they are often the site of severe traffic collisions. Maryland law requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and often at intersections. Yet driver negligence continues to put lives...
A typical commute in Maryland can change in a split second when a catastrophic accident occurs. If you sustain a severe injury, recovery is not your only concern. You are also worried about its long-term effects on your career and your family’s financial stability....
Many people have challenged Maryland’s “pure contributory negligence” law because they believe it is unfair. Nevertheless, it remains a staple of state law. The problem with this rule is that it can deprive an accident victim of any chance to recover compensation if...
Being struck by a vehicle is a traumatic experience, and the injuries that follow can be life-changing. If you were jaywalking at the time, you may assume that you have no legal options. In Maryland, that assumption is understandable, but knowing where you actually...
An accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Between medical appointments, missed work and conversations with insurance companies, it can be easy to say or do something that seems harmless but can negatively impact your personal injury claim. In Maryland,...
