Annapolis Personal Injury Law Blog

One of the challenges facing individuals who have suffered head trauma is that a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury might not be made right after the accident. Unfortunately, there is no single, objective test for TBI. A basic neurological exam may look for symptoms such as briefly losing consciousness, various degrees of amnesia, confusion, headaches,…

An expecting mother’s worst fears may be realized when a doctor informs her of a birth injury or defect. Yet that announcement may be only the beginning of a long ordeal. Trying to determine whether a birth defect resulted from medical negligence may require an extensive investigation. One of the difficulties in determining whether medical…

Readers may recall the truck accident last summer that critically injured actor Tracy Morgan and took the life of one of his friends. The star recently spoke with the media about his injuries and struggle to overcome the emotional trauma from losing a close friend. His account is a good reminder that personal injuries in…

When time is of the essence, a misdiagnosis can cause great injury to a patient. Yet the failure to properly diagnose early signs of disease can be equally damaging. Preventative screenings for cancer or other diseases are meant to keep us healthy. When doctors fail to identify disease, the untreated condition may progress to a…

For many, summer months mean road trips to nearby outdoor destinations like the beach, campgrounds, amusement parks or other favorite spots. Summer months also present an opportunity for road construction workers to repair the toll that winter months have taken on the state’s roads and highways. Crews must also attend to summer needs like mowing…

In the wake of the Amtrak tragedy, Maryland transit commuters might be questioning whether their local route is being safely maintained. Those concerns might be aggravated by a recent news report involving the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. According to sources, WMATA might be facing a financial hardship, including a potential default on its loans…

In many ways, normal labor and delivery might be regarded as a low risk procedure. Yet despite the assurances of a hospital’s high statistical rate of safe deliveries, expecting parents may not be able to rid themselves of some fears regarding potential birth injuries. Since worrying is often part of a parent’s role, news of…

In our last post, we discussed the recent Amtrak tragedy, including a lawsuit filed by an onboard employee seeking damages for an alleged traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, there are many causes of TBI, including motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, falls, or other trauma to the head. Not all TBIs may be severe, yet a damages…

For many Maryland residents, commuting by train is a part of daily life. For others, a train ride might be the easiest and most convenient way to get to other East Coast cities on vacation or the weekend. For both types of travelers, the recent Amtrak tragedy likely hits close to home. Authorities at the…

Robotic assistance is supposed to make surgeries safer. However, if something were to go wrong, who would be liable? Could the doctor overseeing the procedure be sued for medical malpractice on account of a robotic malfunction? These are the questions that were recently put before a court of law. The case involved a patient who…