Comparative fault and contributory negligence both relate to personal injury claims. However, they are not the same thing. A Maryland personal injury lawyer can discuss comparative fault vs. contributory negligence with you and help you decide if now is the… Read More
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Maryland’s Birth Injury Statute of Limitations (Explained)
Your son or daughter can suffer an injury during childbirth. Based on Maryland’s birth injury statute of limitations, you have only a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit against anyone responsible for your child’s injury. With help from… Read More
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Maryland’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations (Explained Simply)
In most situations, the wrongful death statute of limitations in Maryland is three years from when the person dies. If an occupational disease or homicide caused the death, eligible surviving family members may have a different deadline. Additionally, if the… Read More
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Average Nursing Home Negligence Settlements in Maryland
The average nursing home neglect settlement encompasses damages such as economic and noneconomic consequences of the incident. For example, it may cover the injured resident’s healthcare costs to address infections or broken bones caused by the neglect. Patients and their… Read More
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When To Settle vs. When To Sue In A Car Accident Case
When you have been injured in a car accident, securing compensation for your losses is essential. You will probably lose wages from missed time at work, face extensive and potentially long-term medical expenses, experience property damage, and accrue other expenses… Read More
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How To Determine Fault In A Car Accident
The experience of a car accident is traumatic in itself. The fallout just adds stress upon stress. You have physical injuries, emotional distress, and a whole new set of financial troubles. Compensation is key to your recovery. But to collect… Read More
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Navigating Insurance Claims After a Car Accident in Maryland: An Essential Guide
You can drive safely but still get into a car accident in Maryland. If your accident is the result of someone else’s negligence, you can hold the at-fault party accountable. To do so, it pays to know how to navigate… Read More
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Top 4 Causes of Truck Accidents in Maryland
With a population of 6.18 million, Maryland roadways are bustling with activity. Tragically, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s most recent comprehensive data reveals that there were 108,656 crashes in 2021, resulting in 40,788 injuries and 563 deaths. These tragedies were largely preventable,… Read More
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What to Know About Hospital-Acquired Infections
If you need to stay at a hospital, you’re most likely in a vulnerable state, depending on doctors, nurses, and other practitioners to provide potentially life-saving care. But did you know that hospital-acquired infections are the leading cause of preventable death… Read More
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Benefits of Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Doctors are in a powerful position of trust and have an ethical and legal obligation to treat their patients with dignity, respect, and care. In short, doctors must use medicine to help make their patients better, not worse. When they… Read More