When Expert Witnesses Go Bad
You’ve probably heard the term “expert witness” before. But what is one? How is such a person used in court? And do they ever cause problems in court? What is an expert witness? An expert witness is [...]
Drugged Driving is Certain to Increase in Maryland
With the new law which eliminates criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, the police are certain that there will be an increase in “drugged driving,” and the inevitable accidents that come along with it. #488934785 [...]
Insurance Bad Faith Still Happens. AIG Recently Punished.
People are often surprised to hear that insurance “bad faith” – an insurance company lying, or concealing facts, etc – still happens today. After all, these companies build their reputations on being reliable, honest, and “good neighbors.” [...]
Blinds Still Cause Child Stranglings
Sad news out of Utah as yet another child dies due to strangulation on a window blind cord last week. How Serious Are Blind Strangulations? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, one child dies every [...]
Another Baltimore Doctor Behaving Badly.
Doctor Y.K. Ramaiah of Baltimore was arrested and is now out on bail for charges of sexual offenses and assault. Doctor Y.K. Ramaiah had a general physician's office located at 447 North Kenwood Avenue in east [...]
General Mills and Forced Arbitration: A Victory for Consumer Rights.
In 2012, two California mothers got fed up with the use of the phrase "100% Natural" on the General Mills Nature Valley granola bars. They called the marketing deceptive and point out that the products contain dyes [...]
Maryland Seat Belt Laws
Last year we wrote an article which pointed out changes to Maryland's cell phone law. At the same time the law changed in regards to cell phone use while driving, the law also was changed and updated [...]
Concussions and Brain Injury Affecting Personal Injury Law.
What does pro football have to do with law school and personal injury law? More than you might think. Law Schools Begin Concussion Courses On April 13, the New York Times reported that George Washington University's law [...]
Fueled by a Culture of Denial, Medical Mistakes Cause 500,000 Deaths Annually
As recently as last year, mainstream publications were reporting that deaths due to medical errors were around 100,000 per year. While this is a terrifying number, especially for anyone considering major medical treatment, it is false. All [...]
When Corporate Greed Costs Lives – The GM ignition switch.
You’ve probably heard the story. General Motors chief executive Mary Barra (pictured above) is in Washington today to face questioning before members of the House and then members of the Senate about how a faulty ignition component [...]
The 4 Most Common Construction Accidents
When working in the construction industry, there is always a risk of injury. Employers have a duty to provide as safe an environment as possible for their workers, but many fail to do so which leads to [...]
The 10 Most Common Causes of Workplace Injuries
No matter how safe your job is, injuries happen in every workplace! From slips to burns, from carpal tunnel syndrome to back sprains, anybody who works is at risk of injury. We'll cover the 10 most common [...]
What is Bad Faith Insurance?
The sense of security you have from knowing you’re insured might be a false one. Unfortunately, you won’t find out you have bad faith insurance until your carrier fails to uphold its duties. Sometimes it’s another person’s [...]
How to Talk to an Insurance Company
One of the most frustrating experiences that you can endure when you are injured is dealing with an insurance company. When you are injured, you want the compensation you are entitled to. This means that you want [...]
An app that makes you a safer driver? It could happen.
We work with car accident victims all the time, so we know that one of the most dangerous driving behaviors a person can engage in is texting and driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports [...]
Civil Asset Forfeiture in Maryland
You loan your car to an old friend and then you never see it again. No, the car wasn’t stolen or wrecked in an accident. Your friend is being charged with drug possession and the police have [...]
A Basic Look at Punitive Damages
It seems that you regularly hear about lawsuits that result in huge awards. At one point, a lawsuit against Exxon Mobil resulted in $5 billion in punitive damages -- although on appeal that amount was deemed excessive. [...]
Using a Handheld Cell Phone? You Could Get a Ticket.
On October 1, 2013, a new law banning the use of handheld cell phones while driving was put into effect in Maryland. For the last couple of months, it’s been a primary offense to talk on a [...]
Can a Chiropractor Help With Car Accident Injuries?
When you are injured in a car accident, it’s a good idea to make sure that you get the medical care you need. This can be a little difficult at times, though, because sometimes the injuries from [...]