Recent Blog Posts
911 Call Analysis Looks Like Junk Science
Imagine the inconceivable happens—you discover someone who appears to be dead. It might be a total stranger; it might be someone you know. Automatically, you grab your phone and dial 911 to report it, which is the logical and responsible thing to do, right! But in an unfathomable twist of events, you wind up… Read More »
Maryland Wrong Way Crashes
When 64-year-old John Quame De Love travelled Interstate 695 in the wee hours of the morning one August day, he couldn’t have imagined that another vehicle would come barreling toward him in his lane, and slam into his Chevy Malibu. Not unlike many other wrong-way collisions across the country, the crash was fatal for… Read More »
The Incarceration of Females
The number has increased seven-fold since 1980: we’re talking about incarcerated girls and women. Certainly, far more men than women are behind bars in this country, but some may not realize the fact that women are entering jails and prisons at double the rate of men, with roughly 200,000 females behind bars right now. … Read More »
You Can Sue Your Abuser?
Are you a victim of domestic abuse? If so, you may not realize that, in many cases, abusers can face both criminal and civil charges. According to civil law in the state of Maryland, when someone causes harm intentionally or due to carelessness, the victim may be compensated. In addition to addressing medical bills… Read More »
Facing Charges of Abuse/Neglect of the Elderly
As an employee in a nursing home, you think you’ve seen it all. Patients of all stripes come in, and a beleaguered staff with limited resources is expected to address the many needs of multiple elderly residents. There’s no question that things could be better. But are you personally liable for the situation when… Read More »
Drunk Driving Causes Heartache
23 vehicles: that’s how many were involved in a Bay Bridge collision as a result of one drunk driver. Incredibly, 43 vehicles were damaged in the incident, which occurred after the inebriated woman smashed into the rear of one vehicle, resulting in a chain reaction. More tragically, twelve individuals had to be hospitalized, one… Read More »
Misconceptions Related to Criminal Charges
If you are facing criminal charges, you know how jarring it can be, even if you are innocent—or maybe especially if you are innocent. You may be told not to worry—the truth always wins out in the end. But, unfortunate as it is, innocent people are convicted of crimes and locked up every single… Read More »
Bicycling in Shadows or Darkness
A bicyclist was killed after a vehicle crashed into him in a Baltimore intersection one Friday evening. After impact, his body flipped from his bicycle and smashed into another vehicle, then bounced onto yet another vehicle. The man was just 44 years old. Staying Safe on Your Bike Plenty of people enjoy bicycling in… Read More »
9 Tips when Arrested
If you’ve been arrested, you may find yourself feeling so panicked that you just can’t think straight. But it’s essential that you hold it together, because mistakes in this situation can be very costly. Try to think rationally and keep these tips in mind: Cooperate: It is NEVER a good idea to resist arrest… Read More »
When Hunters Make Mistakes
Lots of people enjoy hunting, for a variety of reasons. No one goes on a hunt thinking their weekend will be marred with serious injuries—or even fatalities. But when accidents occur involving hunting weapons, lives may be altered indefinitely. If your hunting outing turns to disaster, contacting a local personal injury attorney to deal… Read More »
