The loss of a loved one due to a product defect is a profoundly distressing experience, often accompanied by complex challenges, including sudden financial burdens and legal uncertainty. The following information explains the mechanisms by which product defects may...
Personal Attention.
Aggressive Defense.
Wrongful death
The role of a survival action in a wrongful death claim
Wrongful death claims are typically filed directly by the deceased’s surviving family members, and are generally designed to compensate those family members for their own losses. That usually includes the grief they suffer, the loss of companionship and guidance they...
Can a wrongful death lawsuit start before the criminal case ends?
When a fatal incident leads to criminal charges, your family may feel forced to wait for answers. That delay can be difficult when funeral costs, medical bills and questions about responsibility are already pressing. In Maryland, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit...
Recognizing nursing home neglect that can lead to wrongful death
When a loved one dies in a nursing home, it may not be only because of age or illness. Neglect and poor care can cause preventable deaths. Common causes include dehydration, untreated infections, bad pressure sores, medicine errors or falls that are not reported....
What counts as noneconomic damages in a wrongful death case?
A sudden loss can leave a family with questions that feel difficult to answer. These concerns often reflect the deep emotions that follow such a life-changing event. If you have lost someone due to another party’s actions, it may help to understand how the law views...
What families overlook when calculating lost wages post-tragedy
Wrongful death lawsuits are sometimes the only form of justice and closure available to those affected by a sudden tragedy. Surviving dependent family members can reduce the economic losses they sustain through wrongful death litigation after the unexpected, premature...
How long do you have to file a wrongful death claim in Maryland?
Losing a loved one unexpectedly can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. If you suspect their death resulted from someone else’s negligence, you may be considering how to seek accountability in Maryland. Understanding the timelines established by state law can...
How unpaid labor can affect a wrongful death lawsuit
Wrongful death lawsuits can help to address the practical consequences of a preventable tragedy. Families seeking closure and financial relief can file lawsuits against businesses or individuals at fault for preventable deaths. Successful wrongful death lawsuits...
Who may pursue a wrongful death claim in Maryland
Losing someone unexpectedly can leave you with grief and questions about legal rights. In Maryland, the law allows certain family members to pursue a wrongful death claim when someone else’s negligence or misconduct causes a loved one’s death. Knowing who may have the...
Can you claim mental health damages in a Maryland wrongful death?
After losing your loved one in a wrongful death, you experience sleepless nights, the weight of depression and the grief that won't fade. Maryland law has a specific term for this suffering. That is why understanding what the courts call ‘solatium’ could change...
