After being questioned by the police, it might dawn on you that the officer never read your Miranda rights. Most people are at least vaguely aware of these rights because they’ve seen a TV cop arrest someone and say, “You have a right to remain silent …” But what does it really mean if the […]
Were you arrested and charged with a felony in Maryland? If so, you’ll soon be facing a preliminary hearing. It’s your first court date and is typically held about 30 days after your arrest. Every year more than 53,000 felonies are committed in Maryland and each person must go through the justice system, starting with […]
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece discussing whether or not someone who contracts COVID-19 while at work has contracted an “occupational disease” for which he or she could receive workers’ compensation benefits. As I mentioned in that article, COVID-19 presents novel legal questions. In this article, I will consider whether or not COVID-19 […]
Every year, there are more than 9,500 hospitalizations and 1,000 intensive care unit visits due to dog bites. Because these injuries can be severe, hospitalizations tend to be longer and up to 2.5 times more expensive than the average visit. The average cost of hospital treatment for a dog bite case is approximately $18,000! That […]
No one could have foreseen the advent of the coronavirus or COVID-19 epidemic just a few months ago. Its impact on individual and community health, on business, on services, and on the economy as a whole has been swift and substantial. It has hit every sector of the economy and of society in the state, nation, and […]
When the police stop someone for a traffic ticket, it sometimes sets off a series of tragic events that put everyone in danger – the person being stopped, the police officer, and the public. A simple traffic citation becomes a deadly disaster. It starts out as a routine situation. An officer pulls someone over, which […]
Certain breeds of dogs can cause severe damage when they attack. A detailed research study of a 14-year period between 2005 and 2018 reveals 76% of death-causing dog bites come from pitbull attacks and rottweilers. These two breeds, originally bred for dog fighting, have jaws that tend to lock down on a person and do […]
Pet Sitter Liability If A Dog Bite’s Someone or The Dog Sitter is Attacked? Imagine taking a stroll around your Baltimore neighborhood. A dog that’s also on a walk breaks away from the dog walker’s grip, then attacks you and causes you harm. Is the dog walker liable for damages due to your injuries or […]
Around 5:30 pm on May 19, 2019, police are called to the 3600 block of Endsley Place, an unincorporated section of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The problem? An American Bulldog has attacked a food delivery driver, biting off part of his ear. Local news agency WUSA9 reports the dog also bites the driver’s neck and face […]
