If you are preparing for a personal injury claim, it’s important to consider if your injury is catastrophic. A catastrophic injury is usually compensated differently and has different caps on damages and other legal considerations. Determining whether your injuries are… Read More
Archive for the ‘Catastrophic Accident’ Category
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Driver Killed in Crash Involving 2 Tractor-Trailers on I-95 in Laurel
Early Wednesday morning, two tractor-trailers collided with each other on I-95 in the Laurel area, killing one of the drivers. The accident was reported around 4:40 a.m., blocking the right lane and shoulder between Maryland Routes 216 and 32. Traffic… Read More
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Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer in Abingdon, MD
Around 2 p.m on Thursday, April 21st, police and emergency medical services were called to Emmorton Road at Philadelphia Road in the Abingdon area after reports of a fatal vehicle accident. The investigation found that the driver of a tractor-trailer… Read More
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3 People Injured in Explosion, Building Collapse in Laytonsville, MD
Early in the morning on Tuesday, September 7th, fire and rescue crews were called to Ruppert Landscaping after multiple reports of a blast at one of the company’s administrative buildings. The landscaping company operated its business out of a historic… Read More
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Recognizing the Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury
A catastrophic accident, such as a car collision, can result in serious and long-lasting damage to all those involved. A traumatic brain injury is a life-altering injury resulting from severe trauma to the head and brain. This type of head… Read More
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What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?
A catastrophic injury can disrupt the lives of victims and their families in profound and permanent ways. Federal law defines catastrophic injuries as “an injury, the direct and proximate consequences of which permanently prevent an individual from performing any gainful… Read More
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Several Injured in Natural Gas Explosion in Pikesville
At around 4 p.m. on Friday, May 14th, a huge gas explosion shocked a neighborhood in Pikesville. BGE crews were working on a gas line when it exploded. The fire burned for about three hours before crews were able to… Read More
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Mass Casualty Incident: Disastrous Auto Accident with Multiple Injuries in Ocean City, MD
This past Sunday at approximately 2:45 pm, a disastrous auto accident with multiple injuries occurred in Ocean City, MD. Ocean City Fire and Police units responded to the scene at Route 90 bridge, with one vehicle halfway over the guard… Read More
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What Constitutes a Catastrophic Injury?
In the United States, nearly 3 million people are hospitalized due to injuries every year. But even among injuries that result in hospitalization, they can vary dramatically in terms of severity. Some people can return to life as normal after… Read More
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Recovering from Severe Burns
Severe burns are one of the most commonly occurring forms of catastrophic injury. But they are not so frequently discussed. In 2016, for example, as many as 486,000 Americans sustained burn injuries requiring medical treatment. While only a portion of… Read More