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Category Archives: Personal Injury

BicycleNight

Bicycling in Shadows or Darkness

By Hammad S. Matin |

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 »

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When Hunters Make Mistakes

By Hammad S. Matin |

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 »

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When Kids Suffer Because Adults Don’t Lock Up Guns

By Hammad S. Matin |

It was an unspeakable tragedy.  A five-year old child discovered a loaded handgun which was unlocked in his father’s home right here in Maryland.  While playing with the weapon, the child shot and killed himself.  His father, Warin Foster, is facing charges of reckless endangerment, allowing a minor to access a firearm, and manslaughter,… Read More »

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DaycareRoom

When Kids Experience Harm Due to Neglect in Daycare

By Hammad S. Matin |

Your kids are precious, and when you leave them with a daycare center while you work or are otherwise engaged, you want them cared for with the same diligence you provide yourself.  Oftentimes, that is exactly what happens.  But unfortunately, there are sometimes cases where daycare centers are simply not safe, and parents don’t… Read More »

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When Parents and Childcare Providers Face Liability

By Hammad S. Matin |

The majority of parents have hosted their kids’ friends in their homes or driven a vehicle with kids’ friends present. In other situations, adults provide childcare for others in their homes.  Many, however, are completely oblivious to the legal ramifications should an accident occur. Premises Liability  The fact of the matter is that homeowners… Read More »

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Pedestrian Safety

By Hammad S. Matin |

Who could have imagined that crossing the street inside the crosswalks would turn out to be deadly? Sadly, a woman was struck by a car in Ellicott City despite being inside the crosswalk. After being rushed to a trauma center, she was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. You wouldn’t think matters… Read More »

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Hazards for Road Construction Workers

By Hammad S. Matin |

Six highway construction workers didn’t make it home one tragic March 2023 day after two vehicles, each traveling over 100 mph, collided, and one flipped over into a construction zone, killing the innocent and unsuspecting workers. It was yet another reminder of the importance of slowing down and being extra alert when driving through… Read More »

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Can You Make a Personal Injury Claim?

By Hammad S. Matin |

You may be thinking about filing a personal injury claim in order to recoup damages if you or a family member has suffered serious injury or death through no fault of your own. What can you expect going forward? Our personal injury attorneys can answer your questions and fight for the best possible settlement… Read More »

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Healthy Snacks that Aren’t

By Hammad S. Matin |

Apple puree that’s kosher, gluten-free, and preservative-free to boot!  What better snack food for toddlers! You can imagine the shock parents experienced when they learned that their young children were suffering from lead poisoning after consuming these supposedly healthy snack foods!  Recalled Foods  Only after a recall of WanaBana products did some parents learn… Read More »

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Pedestrian Accidents

By Hammad S. Matin |

125 individuals are killed every year while trying to cross a street in Maryland. It’s a statistic that  has police concerned, especially because another 2,900 people are hospitalized with a range of injuries due to auto-pedestrian crashes. Statistics  Across the country, over 70 pedestrian deaths occur every minute.  Here in Maryland, nearly 60 percent… Read More »

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