In general, a business may be held responsible for known dangerous conditions on its property that injure another person, if the business owed that person a duty of care. In a Maryland premises liability case, the standard of care is determined by the status of the victim. As a result,…
Grocery stores and many other businesses have a duty to take reasonable precautions against foreseeable dangers. If a store breaches its duty, it may be held liable in a Maryland premises liability claim for an injury caused by its negligence. In a November 5, 2019 personal injury case, the plaintiff…
After some types of accidents, it may be difficult for a person to remember the circumstances leading up to their injury, or understand exactly how it occurred. In a recent Maryland negligence case, the plaintiff could not remember the events leading up to a fall that resulted in a traumatic…
In Maryland, most individuals and entities may be held liable for personal injuries caused by their negligent conduct. However, in situations involving alleged negligence on the part of the government or state officials, the concept of immunity may be a consideration. Recently, the Court of Special Appeals decided whether or…
As a general rule, people may be held liable for damages arising from an injury caused by their negligence. The injured party may pursue a legal action against the negligent party by bringing a Maryland personal injury claim. In rare cases, however, the defendant may be relieved of their legal…
Under Maryland premises liability law, a landlord may be held responsible if its negligence caused a personal injury to a tenant. In a March 1, 2019 case, the plaintiff filed a Maryland negligence claim against his landlord after he was assaulted on the premises. A lower court held that under the circumstances alleged…
In some Maryland personal injury cases, the plaintiffs may have multiple, alternative theories of negligence that could establish the defendant’s liability. The case cannot be dismissed before trial unless the defendant shows that the plaintiffs could not prevail on any of their theories. In a February 26, 2019 case before…
If the careless acts of another person or business have caused you or your child to suffer a physical injury, you may be able to hold them responsible. In a negligence lawsuit involving an injured child, an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer can advise parents as to the proper legal action…
In some cases, determining which defendants may be held liable for injuries in a Maryland negligence claim is an issue for the courts. In a November 9, 2018 case, the plaintiff alleged that he contracted lead paint poisoning while living at a property between 1995 and 1996. The owner of…
Childhood lead paint poisoning litigation can be complicated. In an August 31, 2018 Maryland personal injury action, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland discussed the complexities of proving causation in lead paint cases. The plaintiff in the case had resided in a house owned and managed by the defendants from…