While riding with a friend or using a service like Lyft or Uber, you place your trust in the driver to follow road safety rules. That trust is broken when the one behind the wheel crashes the car and leaves you injured in the process. Even if you were in the vehicle...
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Within days of a crash, insurance adjusters are already calculating how little they can pay you, banking on the fact that you’re stressed, injured and eager to put the whole ordeal behind you. Therefore, that first settlement offer is not something you should...
What evidence strengthens a personal injury claim in Maryland?
Strong evidence can make or break a personal injury claim in Maryland. The proof you gather establishes fault and damages while protecting you from common defenses insurers use to reduce or deny payment. Knowing what documents to hold onto improves your chances of...
What if a police report is wrong after an accident?
If you have been in an accident, you may rely on the police report to reflect what actually happened. But what if it does not? A missing detail or an incorrect assumption at the scene can raise serious questions for insurance adjusters reviewing your claim....
How negligent security claims work in Maryland
When a violent crime happens on someone else's property, the harm can extend well beyond the event itself. Many people do not realize that Maryland law may allow them to seek compensation from an owner who failed to maintain reasonable security. The legal core of a...
What is the importance of deadlines in personal injury claims?
After an accident, many people tend to focus on recovery, medical treatment and getting their lives back on track. However, Maryland has time limits for filing personal injury cases. If you miss these deadlines, you can lose the right to seek compensation regardless...
How to prove constructive notice in Maryland slip and falls
Proving a property owner is responsible for a slip and fall in Maryland requires more than showing an injury happened. A claimant must show the owner had actual or constructive notice of the danger. Legal notice generally falls into two categories: actual or...
Can shared fault cost you everything in a Maryland case?
You were injured, and someone else caused it. Now the opposing side is pointing the finger at you, claiming you contributed to the incident. In Maryland, that accusation carries serious legal weight because the state follows one of the strictest doctrines in the...
Types of bone fractures
People often think of a broken bone as a relatively simple and straightforward injury, but the reality is that different fractures can happen in many different ways. When a bone breaks in a straight line, it is often referred to as a transverse fracture or an oblique...
Can punitive damages apply in a Maryland death case?
Losing a loved one can bring grief, money concerns and many legal questions. One common question involves punitive damages. Under certain facts, Maryland law may allow them in a case involving a death. Even so, the law treats these damages very differently from...
