Rear-end accidents, or “fender benders,” are some of the most common types of car accidents, and these crashes can result in expensive car repair and medical bills. No matter how careful you are on the road, you still run the risk of another driver being careless and hitting your car from behind.If you have been in […]
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Nov
Nov
Medical malpractice is a type of professional negligence that occurs when a medical professional fails to provide treatment within the accepted standard of care, which, in Maryland, must be established through expert testimony. Medical malpractice claims arise in a variety of contexts, and virtually any type of medical treatment could result in legal action. That said, certain […]
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Oct
We’ve all heard the hype about self-driving cars and semi-autonomous vehicles with advanced safety systems like auto-emergency braking, electronic stability control, and lane-keeping assist. These vehicles purportedly make driving safer by taking over control of the vehicle if an adverse event is imminent or automating the task of driving entirely.Until now, manufacturers have limited self-driving […]
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Jun
Jun
Many people disregard the preventable dangers of distracted driving every day. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, 48,550 total crashes occurred in 2015, 16,390 of which resulted in injuries and 108 in fatalities. Nationwide, about 27,000 people suffer injuries or die every year because of distracted driving. With numbers as high as these, you or […]
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Mar
Mar
Every car crash can upset its victims and create complicated personal, medical, and legal issues, but multi-car crashes magnify these matters. Multiple cars in an accident amplify the chaos, making it more difficult to ascertain fault, and making insurance claims much more complex. If a multi-car crash caused by another driver’s negligence injured you, the […]
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Feb
Feb
Drunk drivers are one of the most dangerous liabilities on the road in Maryland, and although the penalties are stiff for those convicted, many people still chose to drink and drive. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that from 2002 to 2012 there were 1,719 fatalities caused by drunk drivers in Maryland. Additionally, approximately […]
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Dec
Dec
Construction work can include some of the most hazardous working conditions faced by employees in any industry. Unfortunately, serious work-related injuries at construction sites take place with alarming frequency and may involve disastrous and life-altering results. Common construction accidents include: Falling from heights (ladders or rooftops) Falling tools or large building materials or machinery hitting […]
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Nov
Nov
Brain injuries can range from minor to traumatic, but all brain injuries can have a serious impact on your life. Whether you’re playing basketball, soccer, or football with friends and get shaken up by a collision with another player, or you suffer a traumatic head injury in a traffic accident, the impact on your future […]
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Oct
Catastrophic injuries can lead to permanent impairment, paralysis, and in some cases, to serious disabilities and the need for long-term or lifelong care and treatment. If you sustained catastrophic injuries and damages in a Maryland car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the law may entitle you to monetary compensation. The skilled catastrophic injury lawyers at Alpert […]
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Oct
Losing a loved one is extremely painful and difficult to accept—especially when that loss is directly attributable to another person’s negligence. Under Maryland law, a “wrongful death” is caused by a wrongful act, negligence, omission, or default of another. A wrongful death claim or a lawsuit is brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate. […]