Silver Spring Maryland Personal Injury Law Blog
6 steps to take after a bike accident
As a cyclist, you do your best to safely navigate the busy streets in the suburbs around the Washington, D.C., area. You always wear a helmet, signal your turn and stay cautious during your ride. Unfortunately, when you share the road with heavier cars and trucks, you...
Wrongful death lawsuits: the differences between states
When you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may choose to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death suits can let you seek damages from whoever caused the death. But where you sue can determine how you do it. If you live in the Virginia or...
Distracted driving can cause fatal motorcycle accidents
Fall is a beautiful time to take a motorcycle ride to enjoy the fall foliage in Maryland and get in one more ride before the snow falls and the bikes are put away for the season. Two people enjoying such a ride were involved in what turned out to be a horrific crash....
Motor vehicle accidents can happen in an instant
Maryland roadways seem to always be congested with heavy traffic, no matter what the time of day. Therefore, the need to remain alert is critically important as unexpected traffic incidents can occur at any time. If a person is distracted, serious motor vehicle...
Alcohol can contribute to cause of motorcycle accidents
Deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents are tragic. Motorcycle accidents caused by drunk drivers are seen as among the most tragic as they are considered to be avoidable. A recent motorcycle accident in Maryland that took the life of the cyclist is believed to...
Can you prove negligence on the part of the driver who hurt you?
It's easy to underestimate the potential costs associated with a terrible motor vehicle collision until you experience one firsthand. For those who wind up hurt in car crashes, civil lawsuits often become necessary to recoup their losses. Insurance policies may not...
Medical misdiagnoses can result in personal injury suits
People in Maryland and elsewhere occasionally get ill. If the symptoms are other than those of the common cold and persist for a time, a visit to a doctor is probably warranted. People rely on a doctor's expertise to be able to properly diagnose the problem; however,...
Damages survivors of a victim of wrongful death can collect
For example, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim if your loved one was killed in a motor vehicle accident. By doing so, you can attempt to collect many types of damages, such as: Lost wages: Since the person is no longer able to provide for their family,...
Who is liable for damages in an Uber collision?
There is no question that Uber and Lyft ride-share arrangements have made it much easier for people to get where they need to go in the D.C. metro area. But these companies have also muddied the waters of liability when passengers and others get injured while using...
Personal injury may result from vaping
In recent months, a significant health concern has arisen regarding the health of today's youth in Maryland and around the nation. It involves the rapidly growing number of illnesses that appear to be stemming from vaping that could potentially result in personal...
