Annapolis Personal Injury Law Blog

Working in the construction industry in Maryland can be a dangerous occupation. Workers can be hurt, sent home and are hopefully able to return to their duties after medical treatment and rest. Some accidents and injuries are fatal, which can leave a family without their loved one and the income provided by that family member.…

Most companies have in place guidelines and procedures to help ensure employees remain safe at work. Laws in Maryland and all other states dictate that employers maintain a certain level of training and perform periodic equipment inspections to help avoid on-the-job injuries. Nevertheless, accidents can and still do occur. To protect Maryland workers, the workers’…

Driving in Annapolis in the winter can be very tricky. This is especially true when the roads become icy. As weather conditions become increasingly bad, there seem to be hazards lurking around every corner. Even coming to a stop at an intersection can be exceedingly tricky. After a long summer, it is easy to forget…

Choosing to place a loved one in a nursing home facility at any point in his or her life is difficult for most Maryland families to make the transition. Trusting staff to care for a loved one is very difficult, but nursing homes can often provide a level of care that some families cannot. One…

Maryland workers trust that the company they work for has done everything they possibly can to ensure a safe work environment. When the employer does not comply with safety guidelines and laws, the consequences can be devastating. Workplace accidents that result from less then adequate or poorly made equipment can lead to serious injuries and…

Many factors can contribute to a fender bender. Driver negligence, speeding, distractions or driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can make the operation of a vehicle dangerous. Driving while under the influence can lead to a car accident that can cost the driver his or her life and possibly the lives of…

Safety in the Maryland workplace has improved dramatically, especially since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was set in place. Across the nation, employers have implemented new safety standards and training procedures according to the guidelines set forth by OSHA to help ensure the workplace is safe for their employees. Should an employee become injured…

Suffering an injury at the hands of another can have lasting effects on the unsuspecting victims. A personal injury can leave the victims and their families financially strapped for cash, suffering from debilitating and/or painful bodily injuries and other devastating consequences. Maryland drivers who are injured due to the negligence of another may have legal…

Maryland employers have the responsibility to keep workplaces safe and train all incoming employees on safety measures. As new safety guidelines are implemented, employers also have the obligation to provide continued support and training to employees while maintaining safe and productive workplaces. The main goal of the guidelines is to help eliminate workplace injuries. When…

When suffering from a scary medical issue, many will often opt to take a trip to the emergency room should the issue be severe. Upon meeting with the physician, the patient assumes that the doctor and the hospital staff will do their best to see that proper care is provided, and all tests and procedures…