Although negligence plays a role in the vast majority of car accidents, some collisions occur due to dangerous conditions that are beyond anyone’s control. For example, weather conditions can cause trees to fall and create obstructions in roadways that ultimately lead to crashes. As explained in a recent Maryland ruling, the courts will not impose […] The post Maryland Court Discusses Liability for Accidents Caused by Fallen Trees appeared first on Maryland Personal Injury Blog ..read more

Slip and fall accidents are a common occurrence in Maryland. While in many instances, such falls are brought about by dangerous conditions that arose due to the negligent maintenance of the property, simply showing that a harmful condition caused a fall is insufficient to establish liability. Rather, as discussed in a recent Maryland ruling, the […] The post Court Discusses Establishing Liability in Maryland Slip and Fall Cases appeared first on Maryland Personal Injury Blog ..read more

Under Maryland law, children cannot recover damages in tort from their parents. In other words, the doctrine of parent-child immunity generally bars minor children from pursuing negligence claims against their parents, with few exceptions. Recently, a Maryland was tasked with determining whether such immunity survives the death of a child, in a case in which […] The post Court Examines Maryland’s Doctrine of Parent-Child Immunity appeared first on Maryland Personal Injury Blog ..read more

Under Maryland law, employers can be deemed vicariously liable for the negligent acts of their employees. For example, if a patient suffers harm due to incompetent treatment in a hospital setting, both the doctor that rendered the care and the hospital may be held accountable. When a doctor is an employee of the hospital, establishing […] The post Maryland Court Explains Apparent Agency in Medical Malpractice Cases appeared first on Maryland Personal Injury Blog ..read more

Many Marylanders struggle with mental health issues. While treatment is effective in many cases, some people tragically cannot overcome their illnesses and lose their lives to suicide. Questions often arise as to what liability, if any, can be imposed on parties that were aware of a person’s suicidal ideation and inadvertently aided them in taking […] The post Maryland Court Analyzes Liability for the Suicide of a Third Party appeared first on Maryland Personal Injury Blog ..read more

Generally, people seeking damages in personal injury lawsuits will allege that they suffered bodily harm. While plaintiffs can usually recover compensation for physical injuries they suffered as a result of someone else’s negligence, they cannot recover damages for emotional injuries caused by learning about or witnessing property damage. There are exceptions to the general rule, though, like the personal safety exception, as discussed in a recent Maryland case. If you suffered emotional harm due to another party’s carelessness, it is advisable to contact a Maryland personal injury lawyer to d ..read more

We should all be able appreciate the sheer physics of riding on a nearly one thousand foot long cargo container ship.  This ship is roughly the size of the Empire State Building.  Trying to navigate the waters and bridges with this type of vessel is no easy task no matter the skill of the operator. Much continues develop every day with the surviving structures of the bridge, the port of the vessel, and the hazmat containers.  There are reports of several containers that have either entered the water or have been breached.  The hazards in the area including the cold temperat ..read more

Traffic will be seriously impacted after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, along Interstate 695 in Baltimore, Maryland. Following the early morning accident which was caused by a vessel that crashed into the bridge, drivers were immediately directed to take alternate routes through the city. The Maryland Transportation Authority said all lanes were closed on I-695. Most drivers can take Interstate 95, the Fort McHenry Tunnel, or Interstate 895, the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, as alternate routes of travel. However, the Maryland Transportation Authority reminds driver ..read more

Parties in civil lawsuits will usually ask jurors to weigh the evidence presented and determine issues such as liability and damages. Generally, the courts regulate what evidence the parties can submit to the jury. If a court rules improvidently with regard to what evidence is relevant or appropriate, it may harm a party’s case. Merely because a party does not concur with a judge’s reasoning with regard to evidence does not mean that a verdict should be overturned, though, as demonstrated in a recent Maryland ruling issued in a car accident case. If you were injured in a collision, it is in yo ..read more

Many Maryland residents rely on public transportation and expect that they will be able to access such conveyances without suffering harm. Unfortunately, however, it is not uncommon for passengers on public transportation to encounter dangerous conditions that ultimately cause them to suffer injuries. Whether a transit authority will be held liable for harm sustained in an accident on one of its vehicles depends, in part, on whether it had notice of the allegedly harmful condition, as explained in a recent Maryland opinion. If you were hurt while riding public transportation, it is advisable t ..read more