Annapolis Personal Injury Law Blog

Since the advent of smart phones, traffic accidents connected to distracted driving have been growing. Drivers, tempted by virtually unlimited connectivity, are increasingly splitting their attention between the road and their devices. Distracted driving laws Many states are cracking down on this problem by passing laws to discourage such behavior. Maryland has made it illegal…

The statistics about strokes are enough to frighten anyone. It is the fifth leading cause of death for Americans and depending on your risk factors, it may be the biggest threat to your life. With one stroke happening every 40 seconds in the U.S., physicians are trained to quickly diagnose and, when time allows, treat…

After going through the trouble of filing a workers’ compensation claim, your claim may be denied for any number of reasons. It can be a stressful, frustrating process but you have the right to appeal. Workers’ compensation claims are often denied for simple mistakes on forms or because the employer denies fault over certain details…

Employees and independent contractors are treated differently under the law-and entitled to very different rights and benefits. An independent contractor is not eligible for workers’ compensation, overtime pay, paid time off or employer-subsidized healthcare. Therefore, hiring independent contractors instead of employees can represent significant financial advantages for an employer. Often times, employers will try to…

A recent study has found that the opioid epidemic is greatly affecting Maryland employees who are receiving workers’ compensation. Nearly one third of Maryland employees who were prescribed opioids while out on workers’ compensation filled the prescription more than 90 days from the date of injury. The study sites that 90 days of opioid use…

Using a seatbelt is so simple that it’s not even covered in most driver’s education classes. You pull the shoulder and lap belt across your body and click the tongue into the buckle. When you hear the click of the tongue in the buckle, you release the slack in the belt and the belt tightens…

In many industries, workers are subjected to repeat tasks that end up causing an injury that is eligible for compensation. These are repetitive motion injuries. A repetitive motion injury can be temporary or permanent, and they typically impact the muscles, nerves, ligaments and tendons. These body parts are used in the same motion over and…

Psychiatry is a highly nuanced field of medicine. When a patient suffers while pursuing psychiatric treatment, it’s not always clear whether the doctor has committed medical malpractice-for which there are legal repercussions-or poor doctoring-for which there are none. In today’s post, we outline five core areas that have historically yielded successful psychiatrist malpractice claims. 1.…

When teens get their driver’s license, they may feel a great deal of independence. Their parents, however, may feel considerable worries. This includes fears about their child’s safety. Teens can face dangers when out on the roads. Some of these risks come from the conduct of other drivers. However, others can come from a young…

A workplace injury can deeply impact a person. Given this, Maryland’s workers’ comp system can be very important for people in the state who have been hurt while working. Under this system, people who have suffered a qualifying work injury can be entitled to benefits which can help with recovering from an injury and coping…