When you have a loved one in a Maryland nursing home, you expect them to be safe. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. A family recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a facility in another state. What happened that led to the lawsuit? An 80-year-old woman was...
Year: 2022
Signs to address if you suspect a pelvic injury
If you're involved in a car accident in Maryland, a pelvic injury is common and should be addressed. There are a few symptoms that arise with this injury right away as well as some that don't present themselves until a few days after the accident, which is why it's...
Are rideshare riders stuck with medical bills after a crash?
Maryland is one of several states with gaps in rideshare liability insurance. A loophole in rideshare insurance allows the company to avoid payments for passenger injuries during an accident. On Sept. 12, 2020, a car hit a Lyft car and drove off, and a Lyft customer...
How can you recover damages after a rideshare accident?
Rideshare services have grown very popular in Maryland and elsewhere over the years. However, if you’re in a rideshare vehicle that gets into an accident, it can be complex when you want to file a personal injury claim. What happens if you’re injured in a rideshare...
Getting the help you need as a passenger
If you're a passenger in an accident in Maryland, it can be a frightening experience. Your property could have been damaged in the accident, and you could have been injured. There are a few options that are available so that you can get the compensation and help that...
Is dining and driving a serious distraction?
Whether it is a crowded city street, a wide-open county road or a fast-moving highway, drivers must keep their focus squarely on safely reaching their destination. Unfortunately, numerous activities threaten to pull a motorist’s focus from the road leading to reckless...
Common injuries in a car accident
Even if you're one of the safest drivers you know in Maryland, it's still possible for a car accident to occur. Whether you're involved in a minor fender bender or a crash that results in your car being totaled, there are several types of injuries that can occur....
How common are spinal injuries after a car accident?
Maryland residents who get into car accidents may be at risk for serious injuries. The spine in particular can be vulnerable. What is a spinal injury? A spinal injury is one that can affect the neck, middle back or lower back. Injuries occur when the victim...
Settling a car accident insurance claim
Even when a car crash only leads to vehicle damage, the resulting bills could be enormous. Persons suffering physical injuries or worse may look at economic devastation. While an insurance settlement might deliver a faster and more preferable outcome than a drawn-out...
Texting while driving leads to danger
A driver may get away with bad habits for a while, only to become involved in a terrible collision one day. Texting while driving represents a dangerous activity many drivers continue to embrace, regardless of the many crashes associated with fumbling with a phone...