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As the world mourns the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter in a fatal helicopter accident, the implications for surviving members of the Bryant family are devastating. They sustain many other losses aside from the overwhelming grief, especially since Kobe was their primary source of income. The extensive consequences are no doubt the reason

After a relatively low number of motor vehicle collisions in 2014 and 2015, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration reports that total crashes have been on the rise from 2016 to 2018. During these three years, on average, 34,428 victims suffered injuries in car accidents. That number represents a more than 12% increase from the previous

When motorists share the road with 18-wheelers, box trucks, and other commercial vehicles as they do in Maryland, it is no wonder that truck accidents are a common tragedy. Because of the difference in size and weight, you will not be surprised to learn that the occupants of the smaller vehicle typically sustain the most

Working in road construction can be a rewarding occupation, but it can also be extremely dangerous for a number of reasons. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that road-related hazards are among the top factors that can lead to fatalities and injuries for construction workers, pointing to some key statistics: In 2017,

Evidence is critical in a motor vehicle claim. You can only recover compensation if you meet the burden of proof in a personal injury case. Conducting an investigation is one way of obtaining essential facts, though it is also possible to get evidence through Maryland’s rules on discovery. There are two types of evidence that

A recent fatal pedestrian accident should serve as a sobering reminder to parents that safety is critical when crossing the street with children. According to a January 6, 2020 article in the Baltimore Sun, a woman and three children were struck by a passenger vehicle around 4 p.m. at an intersection in Essex, MD. The

Indoor trampoline parks have exploded in popularity across Maryland and the rest of the US in recent years. Fun-seekers of all ages look for a unique form of entertainment. From children’s birthdays and parties to date night and other special occasions, bouncing around on a trampoline provides exhilarating physical activity at a reasonable price. However,

If you check the weather section of the Baltimore Sun on any given day from November through April, you are bound to see conditions ranging from sleet, snow, and ice to fog and wind. For many people, inclement weather means heading indoors, but construction workers have a job to do. You cannot take the season

Maryland premises liability laws require business owners and others in charge of property to maintain their spaces so that reasonably foreseeable dangers do not create a risk of injury to others. However, injury statistics revealed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that many do not comply with the relevant rules. In

For most victims of Maryland car accidents, the focus is on the injuries they suffered in the current incident. The physical pain is immediate and consuming. Under the circumstances, you may overlook the possibility that the violent impact could have aggravated pre-existing injuries. Whether you sustained them years or months earlier, your recovery is much