You can file a personal injury claim if you were injured in a construction accident because of a third party’s negligence. While your immediate employer may be protected from liability through workers’ compensation insurance, there are many circumstances in which an injured worker can file a personal injury claim. Workers who suffer injuries because of …
What if My Loved One Was Injured in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility?
If your loved one suffered an injury in a nursing home or assisted living facility because of another’s negligence, you could pursue monetary damages. A personal injury lawyer will investigate your loved one’s accident and prove the cause of their injuries. An attorney can document the at-fault party’s negligence and demand financial compensation. Most personal …
What If the Accident and Injury Were Caused by a Government Agency or Employee?
If a government agency or employee caused your accident and injury, special rules might apply to navigating the claims process and recovering compensation. You often can recover compensation from local, state, or federal government agencies, but you must follow strict guidelines to do so. To pursue a case against a government agency, you can work …
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim If I Was Injured in a Sports or Recreational Activity?
You might be able to file a personal injury claim if you were injured in a sports or recreational activity. If your injuries were preventable, but another party failed to provide the proper care to prevent them, that party might be legally responsible for your damages. An insurance claim or lawsuit could hold them accountable …
Can I Still File a Personal Injury Claim if the Accident Happened on Private Property?
You can still file a personal injury claim if a slip and fall accident happened on private property. Your financial recovery options depend on the details of your accident and the property itself. For instance, if you fell at a friend’s house, you could file a claim with their homeowners’ insurance. This could offer coverage …
How Does the Child Victims Act of 2023 in Maryland Define Child Sexual Abuse?
The Child Abuse Victims Act of 2022, signed into law in April 2023, defines child sexual abuse by listing the kinds of acts that constitute such abuse. It also makes other changes that support survivors of clergy and institutional sexual abuse in Maryland, allowing many to pursue justice even when their time to do so …
What Is the Process for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Maryland?
In Maryland, there are certain things you must do to file a personal injury lawsuit, such as meet the state-imposed deadline and file in the correct courthouse. The better you understand the filing process, the more quickly and smoothly you can navigate it. We can answer other questions you might have about your personal injury …
What if I Was Injured in a Hit-And-Run Car Accident?
If you were injured in a hit-and-run car accident, you need to protect your health and your right to seek compensation for your injuries and other losses. You should always do what makes sense in your individual circumstances, but you might find these tips useful. We answer this and other questions you might have about …
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim if I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident?
You can file a personal injury claim if you were a passenger in a car accident. Depending on where you live, you could file a claim with the at-fault driver’s liability insurance and recoup compensation for your losses. However, this is easier said than done––especially if the driver of your vehicle acted negligently. You have …
How Does the Child Victims Act of 2023 Address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
Maryland lawmakers seek to address many significant issues children in the state face, which they call Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The Child Victims Act of 2023 supports these plans by allowing adults who experienced sexual abuse as children to name the perpetrator and hold those who allowed the abuse legally accountable. If you believe you …