Warehouse stores generally offer shoppers a variety of goods at low prices, and many Maryland residents shop in such stores on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for certain areas of stores to fall into disarray, creating hazards that can lead to falls. While stores can be held…
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Maryland Court Dismisses Personal Injury Claim Against the Federal Government
Postal workers typically operate vehicles owned by the United States Post Office (USPS) when they are working. As such, if a postal worker causes a collision during the process of delivering the mail, the federal government may be deemed liable for any losses caused by the crash. While the Federal…
Maryland Court Discusses Pleading Standards in Car Accident Cases
People hurt in car accidents will often seek damages from the parties they deem responsible for their losses. Some people may be reluctant to hire an attorney, though, and for a variety of reasons, will proceed with their claims pro se. As demonstrated in a recent ruling issued by a…
Maryland Court Discusses Contributory Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases
Spills regularly occur in grocery stores, and if they are not cleaned up promptly, they can lead to slip and fall accidents. While grocery stores can be held accountable for losses caused by their carelessness, they will often try to avoid liability by arguing that the injured party is partially…
Maryland Appeals Court Allows Plaintiff to File Amended Complaint for Construction Injury
A Maryland personal injury action is initiated when the plaintiff files a pleading, commonly referred to as the complaint, with the courts. If the complaint does not conform to the Maryland Rules, it may be dismissed, as in an October 20, 2021 case before the Court of Special Appeals. The plaintiff brought the…
Maryland Plaintiff Files Personal Injury Action After Forklift Accident
Determining the appropriate circuit court in which to file a Maryland personal injury action depends on several factors. In certain situations, the plaintiff’s initial choice of venue may be transferred to another court at the request of a defendant. In a September 23, 2021 opinion, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland reviewed…
Maryland Plaintiff Seeks Liability Limits of Umbrella Insurance Policy for Fatal Car Accident
In some Maryland car accident cases, financial losses from personal injuries and property damage may be covered by more than one type of insurance policy. In a September 29, 2021 case, the question for the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland was whether the liability limits of an auto insurance…
Maryland Plaintiff Brings Negligence Suit against City for Injuries Caused by Loose Water Meter Lid
Pedestrian injuries may arise from defective or crumbling sidewalks, construction debris, and improperly maintained infrastructure, such as water meters. In an October 20, 2021 case, the plaintiff was injured as a result of a loose water meter cover. When she stepped on the water meter, the lid moved, causing her…
Maryland Court Allows Testimony of Plaintiff’s Expert Witnesses in Dental Malpractice Case
In Maryland, actions brought under the Health Care and Malpractice Act include lawsuits for negligent dental treatment, in addition to medical malpractice. To establish a dental negligence action, opinion testimony from a dental or medical expert witness is generally required. In an August 11, 2021 case, the Court of Special…
Maryland Court Considers Liability Issues in Deadly Construction Accident Case
Personal injuries occurring on construction sites often involve independent contractors, sub-contractors, and their respective employees. Whether a property owner and/or another sub-contractor on site may be held liable for these types of accidents was the question for the Court of Special Appeals in an October 1, 2021 Maryland wrongful death…