June 4th to the 10th is National Dog Bite Awareness Week. And this year, the United States Postal Service (USPS) released alarming dog attack statistics, including which cities and states have the most dog bite incidents against postal workers. These stats serve as a sobering reminder that dogs can pose a serious threat to mail […]
According to the CDC, around 45% of US households own a dog. And while many of those animals are well-trained and taken care of, there is no way to guarantee that any dog won’t attack or bite under certain circumstances. Even dogs that are typically friendly can bite if they are scared or feel threatened. […]
You may be wondering what the legal difference is between gross negligence vs negligence in the state of Maryland. These two terms are quite different and can lead to substantially different outcomes for victims of accidents or other types of injury. Gross negligence is much more severe than simple negligence. Gross negligence is concerned with […]
Broken bone injuries are some of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. Any bone in the body can be impacted by an accident, depending on the severity of the collision, where the injured victim was seated, and where the point of impact was. However, some of the most commonly injured bones are those […]
More than 5.3 million (or 1 in 60) people in the U.S. are currently living with a brain injury-related disability. A brain injury occurs when trauma, illness, or health condition causes changes to the brain’s physical functions, metabolic activity, or neural activity that limit brain and nerve function. However, not all brain injuries are the […]
If you have suffered from a car accident on Maryland’s bustling roads, you could face overwhelming expenses, including vehicle repair and medical bills. Fortunately, if another driver was at fault for your accident, you can file a claim with their insurance company to recover compensation for your losses. Here is how to get the most […]
In Baltimore and beyond, Uber vehicles are involved in scary situations from violent carjackings to deadly crashes. A passenger who survives a traumatic Uber accident often faces an uphill battle when Uber refuses coverage for the full value of accident-related costs. One study found that while Uber has a low total number of fatal accidents, […]
The Maryland General Assembly recently passed into law “The Child Victims Act of 2023” which takes the unprecedented step of allowing time-barred lawsuits for any sex offense against a minor. The new law presents huge opportunities for victims to sue their state and local governments for millions of dollars. Some have estimated that this law […]
As rideshare companies have risen in popularity, it is now commonplace for someone to call for an Uber or a Lyft instead of a taxi. However, while this service is incredibly convenient and has made it easier for people to get where they need to go, accidents involving these companies can be challenging—particularly where lawsuits […]
While sideswipe collisions are not the most common type of accident, they can be more challenging to deal with when they do occur. In other types of collisions, like head-on or rear-end, it can be easier to determine which driver was the one at fault. But with sideswipe collisions, how to tell who sideswiped who […]
