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Category Archives: Personal Injury

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Intersection Dangers

By Hammad S. Matin |

George Bernard Thomas Jr.’s life was cut short when a dramatic collision sent his vehicle plummeting over the guardrails on U.S. 301, landing unceremoniously at the bottom of a ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  Thomas had been navigating a left turn in an intersection when another vehicle smashed into the driver’s… Read More »

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Hit And Run Accidents

By Hammad S. Matin |

No accident is a good thing, but perhaps the most infuriating kinds of accidents involve hit and run drivers who cause property damage, personal injury, and sometimes even death, only to scurry away without accepting responsibility or offering assistance.  If you have been the victim of a hit and run accident that has resulted… Read More »

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Maryland Dog Attacks

By Hammad S. Matin |

Imagine walking along and suddenly being confronted by two dogs, 50-70 pounds apiece.  What would you do?  One Prince George’s County man attempted to escape by climbing on a parked car.  But the dogs were tenacious and dragged him back out to the middle of the street, one dog on each side mauling him,… Read More »

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Premises Liability After A Physical Attack

By Hammad S. Matin |

Imagine this hypothetical situation: on a pleasant evening after work, you and a few colleagues stop by a local tavern for a few drinks after work.  After a period of time, there is a verbal altercation between some of the patrons, and one of them seems to think you have something to do with… Read More »

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Medical Malpractice: Opioids

By Hammad S. Matin |

The opioid epidemic has been well documented across the country.  More and more, we are hearing about lawsuits against prescribing physicians who recklessly lead patients to addiction, and sometimes even overdose. Case in Point  One important case involved Dr. George Blatti, who is accused of prescribing opiates to patients he’d never met, or, in… Read More »

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Recompense For Scaffolding Accidents

By Hammad S. Matin |

Buildings are going up everywhere in Maryland. Construction is a boom industry—but it’s not without its hazards.  Sadly, far too many accidents involving scaffolding lead to serious injuries or death.  If you or a loved one is one of the unlucky victims of a scaffolding accident, a local experienced personal injury attorney may be… Read More »

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Who Is Liable For Children’s Injuries After Signing A Waiver?

By Hammad S. Matin |

Many kids these days participate in local sports leagues, classes, or regional teams. As parents, we sign ‘em up, sign the papers, and look forward to cheering them on as they practice and compete, building their skills and developing confidence along the way. But when an injury occurs, the focus shifts from supporting our… Read More »

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Dealing With Road Rage

By Hammad S. Matin |

About 80 percent of drivers report that they’ve experienced frustration, and even anger, behind the wheel.  If you’re one of them, you’ve likely at least considered flipping off another driver, yelling at them, or employing tactics on the road to annoy other motorists.  But did you know that in the course of a given… Read More »

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The Hoverboard Danger: It’s Not What You’d Expect

By Hammad S. Matin |

Hoverboards have arrived, and people of all ages (though mostly younger ones) have been discovering  the joy of balancing on the devices as they travel through space in a new and exciting way for a few years now.  Are people falling off and experiencing cuts, scrapes, sprains, and broken bones?  Without a doubt!  But… Read More »

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Product Liability Lawsuits

By Hammad S. Matin |

When people are harmed or killed because companies fail to put safe products into the marketplace, there is no way to erase the suffering related to the incidents.  Nonetheless, product liability lawsuits are one way victims of such catastrophes can recover remuneration to address their pain.  If you think these lawsuits are only for… Read More »

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