Recent Blog Posts
Preventing Rollover Accidents
What could be more terrifying than being involved in an accident that causes your vehicle to flip upside down? One thing comes to mind: having your vehicle flip upside down in flames, water, or both. Any such accident is likely to result in serious injuries or death. If you or a loved one has… Read More »
Medication Errors
Is it unreasonable to expect effective, efficient, and proper medical care in this country? When a physician prescribes a medication to address a medical issue, shouldn’t we be able to assume we are getting the right dose of the right medicine? The objective answer to that question is, of course, yes. But real world… Read More »
Loose Loads are a Hazard on Maryland Roads
It probably wouldn’t surprise most people to hear that road debris causes a lot of accidents across the country. In one study of a three-year period, in fact, over 200,000 collisions occurred as a result of foreign objects on the road. Those crashes led to nearly 40,000 injuries and 500 fatalities across the country. … Read More »
Police Encounter Leads to Wrongful Death Settlement
Members of the public have interactions with law enforcement personnel every day in Maryland. Some of those encounters are barely a blip on the radar; some involve a level of resistance. Others, still, involve individuals suffering from mental illnesses, emotional distress, or drug-induced symptoms. Rarely do circumstances result in a fatality. When it does,… Read More »
Dangers to Motorcyclists
A young man was killed one early morning in October 2019 while riding his motorcycle along Veterans Highway in Minersville. The motorcyclist was not speeding; he wasn’t flipping wheelies or zigzagging through traffic. The sad truth is, Brandon Haney was minding his own business when a motorist failed to yield the right of way… Read More »
Was a Loved One Harmed in a Nursing Home Due to Medication Errors?
Do you have a loved one who is residing in a nursing home? If so, you are not alone; Well over a million people currently reside in nearly 16,000 care facilities across the country. While many of these places provide sanitary, safe, and loving homes for the elderly and impaired, there are, unfortunately, some… Read More »
Workplace Fatalities
Employers have a basic responsibility to provide a safe workplace for employees. When they fail in this fundamental duty, it can result in serious injuries, or even death, for employees. If you or a loved one has suffered extreme harm due to an employer’s negligence or recklessness, an experienced local personal injury/wrongful death attorney… Read More »
When Road Rage Becomes Particularly Dangerous: Tangling with Big Rigs
We’ve all experienced a bit of frustration on the road when we’re in a hurry and traffic just doesn’t seem to cooperate. For some, it can sometimes lead to dangerous behaviors, like weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, and accelerating rapidly, only to have to abruptly brake moments later. In the rush to… Read More »
Getting Your Hands on Text Messages to Support Claims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence plagues far too many households across this country. Disputes that become emotionally or physically abusive can have a devastating impact on victims, particularly children when they witness or become the brunt of an attack. When attempting to assemble proof documenting such abuse, one might gather medical records, police reports, photos, and witness… Read More »
Collisions Involving Mass Transit
When commuters choose to ride a bus rather than taking their own vehicle, they do so for many reasons. Some individuals may not have a personal vehicle; others may find the commute less nerve-wracking when they’re not behind the wheel. Still others may choose a bus in order to take one more vehicle off… Read More »
