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Liability in Backyard Pool Fatalities

By Hasson D. Barnes |

It was a tragic story.  When a group of children in Severna Park noticed a four-year-old girl struggling to keep her head above water in the deep end of a backyard swimming pool, they alerted the little girl’s grandfather.  Although he, himself, did not know how to swim, he quickly leaped into the pool. … Read More »

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School Bus Accidents

By Hasson D. Barnes |

As children boarded the bus for school one early October morning in 2017, they certainly hadn’t considered the possibility of winding up in the hospital instead of in their classrooms. But that’s exactly what happened to over a dozen kids after a teenager, who was closely following the bus, rear-ended the larger vehicle.  Although… Read More »

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What Happens After a Rollover Crash?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

What could be more terrifying than feeling your vehicle tumble as you sit inside, unable to do a thing to stop the momentum of the malicious churning?  Certainly, experiencing a rollover crash is something no one wishes for.  Nonetheless, these accidents occur far too often, resulting in serious injuries and death. If you or… Read More »

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Drunk Driving and Wrongful Death

By Hasson D. Barnes |

A pair of five-year-old twins and their younger brother were killed on New Year’s Eve, 2018, when the vehicle they were riding in was smashed into by a pick-up truck.   While stopped at a red light the pick-up truck slammed into their car, careened through the air and ultimately crashing onto the rear seat… Read More »

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Bicycle Safety

By Hasson D. Barnes |

People choose to ride bicycles for any number of reasons:  it may be a primary means of commuting for some, while it’s simply a way to enjoy the great outdoors for others.  For many, it’s a relaxing and enjoyable way of getting a bit of exercise. For other riders, limiting one’s impact on the… Read More »

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Avoiding Deadly Motorcycle Accidents

By Hasson D. Barnes |

For many who love the open road, there’s nothing better than a bright, sunny day on a motorcycle. It’s a way to feel one with nature—exhilarated—alive.  Until, in the worst-case scenario, it results in a fatal collision.  If you have lost a loved one in such an incident, the assistance of an experienced Baltimore… Read More »

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Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

It seems there’s been a rise in the number of requests for a prenuptial agreement among millennials as they move into wedded bliss. With so many start-up businesses and the potential for big money down the road, such contracts are something many find worth considering before tying the knot.  To examine the issues, a… Read More »

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Destination: Safety

By Hasson D. Barnes |

When a driver smashed into a Baltimore police car in 2016, the reason was instantly clear:  the motorist had been playing a game on his cell phone and failed to take note of other vehicles in the vicinity.  While no one was injured in this particular incident, that’s not always the case when drivers… Read More »

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Driveway Accidents

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Accidents occur all the time, but some of the most devastating ones occur in or near driveways. Sometimes these incidents involve small children being hurt by friends or families in your own driveway; other times pedestrians or cyclists are injured by vehicles pulling out of driveways related to fast food restaurants or other businesses. … Read More »

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Medical Malpractice

By Hasson D. Barnes |

If you or a loved one has received substandard medical care that has resulted in serious harm or death, you may be feeling a bit bewildered and angry.  After all, we tend to seek medical advice and treatment to make things better, not worse.  What recourse do you have following a medical incident that… Read More »

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