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Feet on the Dashboard Accidents Can Cause Significant Injuries

We’ve all done this before. You’re settling in for a long ride, or perhaps you just feel more comfortable with your feet propped up, even if you’re just driving a short distance. But what happens when you’re in this position when a collision occurs?  According to a few case studies, catastrophic injuries can occur, and […]

Holiday Parties and Dog Bite Injuries

‘Tis the season for joy and merriment. But not everyone is thrilled about being crowded around at a party — or rather, not every animal. Some dogs, for example, might be just as much of a social butterfly as their owner, but other dogs can get overwhelmed and scared by too many strange people being […]

What Type of Compensation Can I Get for a Soft Tissue Injury from a Car Accident?

Soft tissue injuries are a common injury that car accident victims suffer from, ranging from mild to severe. Also, various soft tissues in the body can become injured.  The type of compensation you can recover from a soft tissue injury can vary from one case to the next, as multiple factors can affect a personal […]

Why It’s Important to Contact a Child Injury Lawyer When Your Child is Injured in a Car Accident

The only thing worse than being injured in a car accident is having a loved one injured, especially if it’s a child. No parent or guardian wants to see their child suffer. We all want what is best for our kids. Unfortunately, accidents still happen. And no matter what you do to protect your child, it […]

What is a Coup-Contrecoup Car Accident Brain Injury?

When a Maryland emergency room has a patient with a brain injury from a car accident, doctors quickly assess which form of brain injury is present. Depending on what happened and how the patient’s brain was affected, their injury falls into one of three main categories: Below is a look at each of these types […]

Jackknifed Semi-Truck Accident Causes and Injuries

Some of the most destructive road accidents in Maryland are semi-truck crashes that involve highways, high speeds, and multiple devastating impacts. These include jackknifed semi-truck accidents causing horrific, life-altering bodily injuries. What leads to truck jackknife accidents and why do they leave people so severely injured? In this article, we’ll explain what jackknife crashes are, […]

Who’s Liable in a Truck Accident? Driver? Trucking Company?

Vehicle accidents, no matter who is involved, can be devastating and complicated. But Maryland accidents involving large commercial trucks can be even more complex and have tragic results.  Commercial trucks weigh thousands of pounds more than standard passenger vehicles, which means the injuries and damages that passenger vehicle occupants often suffer after a truck accident […]

Fatal Car Accident Claims in Maryland

Losing someone you love in a fatal car accident can be devastating. Unfortunately, these tragic accidents are all too common.  In 2020, there were over 35,000 fatal car accidents that resulted in over 38,000 deaths. In Maryland there were over 500 fatal crashes and around 567 deaths.  Whether you were injured in a fatal car […]

Compensation for Lower Leg and Foot Injuries After a Car Accident

Lower extremity injuries, such as lower leg and foot injuries, are prevalent among car accident victims. These types of injuries are especially common in frontal and side collisions.  While some leg and foot injuries after car accidents are minor and not very noticeable, others can be quite severe and even life-threatening. Part of your leg […]

Common Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury also referred to as a TBI, is a type of head injury that impacts the brain and how it functions. These types of injuries are prevalent, especially after car accidents.  If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury after a car accident, you will likely have expensive medical bills to pay, […]