Our client, a 32-year-old heavy equipment operator, husband, and father of 3, was in a bad motor vehicle crash in 2013 while working for his employer. He suffered a lumbar spine injury and ultimately underwent a surgery to remove a lumbar disc and to fuse his L5 and S1 vertebrae. Even after receiving this treatment […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury
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Oct
Oct
“Personal injury” is a legal term that defines cases in which a person is harmed by another person or entity. Personal injury cases are generally based on claims of negligence. A defendant in a personal injury case is not often accused of malice, but rather carelessness or disregard of the safety of others. By pursuing […]
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Jul
Jul
Each year, over 500 Marylanders are killed in traffic collisions caused by distracted, speeding, and intoxicated motorists. Sadly, this tragic statistic doesn’t even tally the countless number of car accident survivors who sustain devastating physical and cognitive injuries on an annual basis. It can be difficult for a survivor to navigate the legal aftermath of […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the most festive parts of the holidays is the decorations families put up to celebrate the season. For many people, putting up decorations is their favorite part of the holidays. Many families have unique decorating traditions that bring loved ones together to celebrate and connect. Unfortunately, holiday decorating can sometimes be dangerous as […]
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Dec
Dec
Repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, are injuries that are the result of repetitive movement and overuse. They often occur after years of performing a repetitive physical task, as many people do each day at work. RSIs can affect workers in any industry, including those that you may not associate with physical strain, such as an […]
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Nov
Nov
When you’re seriously injured, it can turn your life upside down. Injuries like broken bones, severe lacerations, concussions, and severe sprains or strains can happen in an instant and put you out of commission for weeks or even months. Even more severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other catastrophic injuries have the potential to […]
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Sep
Sep
Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer for people across Maryland and the United States. Swimming pools close, kids are back in school, and the temperatures will soon begin to drop. Many families take this long weekend as an opportunity to have one more backyard barbecue with friends, to take the boat out […]
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Sep
Sep
When children head back to school, the weather is still quite warm. In addition, student-athletes usually report back to start athletic practices weeks before everyone else—still very much in the heart of summer. With temperatures easily in the 90s or breaking 100 degrees, it is shocking to know that coaches require many young athletes to […]
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Aug
Aug
Most states in this country follow the rule of comparative negligence when it comes to personal injury claims, but Maryland is one of five jurisdictions (including Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, and D.C.) that follow the outdated rule of contributory negligence. What is Contributory Negligence? Under the rule of contributory negligence, an injured party can be […]
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Jul
Jul
Social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are places where people share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with friends and family. However, if you’re in the midst of a personal injury claim, it is important to be mindful of the impact your social media activity can have on your case. Here are some considerations […]
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