Tag Archives: Accident
What is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the term catastrophic is defined as an action or event that causes sudden and very great harm. It is important to know what is considered a catastrophic injury after an accident because these types of claims are handled differently from the average personal injury claims. An injury that is… Read More »
What is a Closed Head Injury?
The brain may be the most important organ in the body. It’s the organ that makes you who you are. Thinking, feeling, and remembering are all carried out in the brain. Any injury to your brain affects who you are in a way that can never really be explained or cured. If you or… Read More »
What To Do After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be life-altering, leading to various degrees of injury, expenses from medical treatment, loss of income, and death. Reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that in 2020, 38,680 people died in car accidents, and in the first half of 2021, the figure was 20,160. Take… Read More »
This is just as Dangerous as Drunk Driving
Back in March, the truck driver of a Family Dollar tractor trailer fell asleep at the wheel near Liberty Heights Road in Baltimore County. The driver crashed his vehicle into a tanker truckand barely escaped before his own truck burst into flames. The Family Dollar driver suffered some injuries and the tanker truck driver… Read More »
Punitive Damages in Truck Accident Cases
Trucking accident cases are some of the most devastating vehicular accidents. Trucks are massive vehicles that can inflict debilitating injuries on their victims. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2019, 5,005 people were killed in large truck crashes, and an estimated 159,000 people were injured. A truck accident insurance claim can… Read More »
Personal Injury Cases Involving Bus Accidents
In large urban areas like Baltimore and Washington, D.C., many people rely on buses for transportation to work, school, appointments, and many other errands and activities. Thousands of Maryland residents board city buses, smaller commuter buses, long-distance buses, and school buses every day. When doing so, they rely on the competence of bus drivers… Read More »
Making a Hospital Fall Claim
Fall injuries in hospitals can be especially hazardous. People who are in the hospital are already ill or injured, and may be unable to care for themselves properly. A fall can exacerbate existing injuries or create new injuries on top of existing illnesses. According to the National Institutes for Health there are an average… Read More »
How an Attorney Help With Your Car Accident Claim
When youve been involved in a car accident, first get medical attention for your immediate injuries. Second, find a good attorney. You may have heard this advice before and wondered why you need a lawyer after a car accident. What can a car accident lawyer do for you? A good car accident lawyer does… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury
Medical malpractice and personal injury law have some key similarities and differences. However, when you need a lawyer, it is essential to understand which type of law your case falls under. Otherwise, you could accidentally hire a lawyer who is inexperienced in the type of case you are pursuing. When you or a loved… Read More »
Crash blocked all westbound lanes on Bay Bridge
All westbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge were closed Tuesday afternoon for a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority. MDTA police said the crash was reported shortly before 3 p.m. on the westbound span of the Bay Bridge, which was in two-way traffic operations. Several people were taken to hospitals. There… Read More »