Personal Injury
The Hidden Dangers of Lead-Based Paint for Children in Baltimore
Lead is poisonous, and exposure remains a serious health risk to children, especially those under age six. Lead paint was banned for residential use as of 1978, but in older cities, like Baltimore, many houses were built before this safety regulation was enforced. This means that children in thousands of properties can be exposed to…
Read MoreWhat Happens If the At-Fault Party Doesn’t Have Car Insurance?
If you’re involved in a Maryland car accident with a driver who doesn’t carry car insurance, you may still have options. However, your ability to recover compensation may depend largely on your own insurance coverage and whether or not the other driver has any assets. Like other states, Maryland does require drivers to carry car…
Read MoreDo I Need an Attorney for My Slip and Fall Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may be wondering if you really need an attorney to seek compensation. In Maryland, you often do need an attorney if you want a shot at fair compensation. While some falls lead to minor bruises and quick payouts, others lead to more serious injuries…
Read MoreInjured in a Hit-and-Run Accident?
A hit-and-run is one of the most stressful types of car accidents you can be involved in. Not only are you injured and left with a damaged vehicle, but you don’t even know who to hold responsible for it. Drivers often assume that if a hit-and-run driver can’t be found, they’re left covering all of…
Read MoreIf a Car Cuts Me Off and I Hit Them, Am I Liable?
Being cut off by another driver and hitting their car is a situation that confuses and frustrates many people. You’ve probably heard that the rear driver in a rear-end crash is always at fault (or almost always, at least). But what about when that driver was cut off? This can definitely change the situation. Determining…
Read MoreSerious Columbia Crash Raises Scooter & Moped Safety Concerns
Two traffic alerts last week indicated that a serious early-morning moped or motorcycle crash occurred in the vicinity of Whole Foods on Little Patuxent Parkway and Cedar Lane in Columbia, Maryland. Few details are available, but it appears that the reports are likely referring to the same incident and that the victim was severely injured.…
Read MoreWhat Are “Tank Slapper” Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycle accidents can happen even when a rider does everything right, and when they occur, they can be devastating. Tank slappers, also known as speed wobbles, are a type of crash that can be scary and difficult to avoid. Understanding what these accidents are, what causes them, and who might be liable can help injured…
Read MoreInjured at a Baltimore Apartment Complex? Understanding Landlord Liability
According to the National Multifamily Household Council, roughly 39% of all renters in the United States live in apartment complexes consisting of five or more units. That amounts to over 40,000,000 apartment dwellers across the country. With so many people sharing such close quarters, it’s not uncommon for residents and visitors to periodically suffer injuries…
Read MoreWhy Didn’t My Airbags Deploy When I Was Rear-Ended?
Airbags are life-saving equipment and they’re just as important as your car’s seatbelts. According to the NHTSA, they’ve saved over 50,000 lives in the past 30 years. However, what happens when they don’t deploy? If you were in a car accident and your airbags didn’t go off, you’re probably wondering if something went wrong. Was…
Read MoreWho Has the Right of Way at a Four-Way Stop?
You pull up to a four-way stop, glance around, and realize you’re not alone. Another car’s already waiting. A third rolls up right after you. Maybe even a fourth. Now what? Knowing who has the right of way at a four-way stop is the key to preventing accidents and keeping traffic flowing smoothly. However, when…
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