Annapolis Personal Injury Law Blog

A spinal cord injury is more commonly associated with sporting injuries, falls or motor vehicle accidents, rather than one’s treatment while in police custody. However, the recent tragedy involving Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black youth who died while in custody with the Baltimore police, has raised questions. The criminal investigation is ongoing, and will involve…

As hands-free car technology proliferates, the temptation to take one’s eyes off the road increases exponentially. Yet according to a recent study, even a two-second glance away from the road when driving at high speeds might increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident. Researchers measured drivers’ responses in a driving simulator, along with eye-tracking…

In a recent post we talked about the complexity of evidence in medical malpractice lawsuits. Unfortunately, experts are often required to translate such medical jargon into layperson’s terms. The opposing party will likely offer their own expert witness in an attempt to offer an alternative explanation for the patient’s injury. Small wonder, then, that juries…

Ever been passed by a speeding big rig? On a rainy day, the splash of water left in the wake of a passing semi truck can seem almost blinding on the windshields of any passenger vehicles following behind. Yet even on a clear day, there may be a safety issue with speeding big rigs. Specifically,…

Consumers may take comfort in recognizable brand names or chains. That rationale may also apply in the context of health care providers. Yet with familiarity comes an expectation of consistent performance. Unfortunately, a lawsuit against ManorCare, a nursing home chain, suggests that patient expectations were not met. In fact, the allegations include negligent care that…

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. Police officers in Maryland and across the country have been encouraged to do their part via more aggressive ticketing of drivers who are using their mobile devices while driving. The campaign, launched in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, also…

A medical diagnosis can sometimes involve both diagnostic testing and a doctor’s personal analysis. Said another way, some diagnoses may require the artful craftsmanship of a doctor to narrow down multiple, alternative possibilities raised by testing alone. Yet technology must be used properly. A recent article about electronic medical records, or EMRs, provides a case…

A doctor’s duty of care begins the moment that a patient consults with a doctor for a diagnosis. A doctor must review a patient’s medical history and perform diagnostic tests and/or examinations to correctly assess the patient’s ailment. Unfortunately, the failure to correctly or timely diagnose a condition can lead to serious patient injury. Indeed,…

A Maryland driver who had been traveling on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway was recently charged for unsafe operation of his vehicle, in addition to a charge arising from his hit-and-run behavior. Readers might recall that the parkway is a 29-mile scenic route through wooded scenery, connecting Baltimore and Washington, D.C. In fact, the U.S. National Park…

Many cities in the country, including those in Maryland, make an effort to beautify their community. While many enjoy such efforts, which can include landscaping a median, it is easy to overlook the potential hazards the workers who create and maintain such endeavors may face. For example, one out-of-state man was recently killed while maintaining…