Year: 2014
After four years of litigation, a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge approved a $37 million settlement as the result of two class-action lawsuits filed against St. Joseph Medical Center. The 273 plaintiffs reached an agreement with Catholic Health Initiatives Inc., the company that formerly owned the hospital, earlier this year. With this now approved, each […]
While there are many benefits of the technology available in today’s landscape, there are times when this can lead to more harm than good, such as when somebody decides to text and drive. According to local prosecutors, a 21-year-old woman who was charged with driving while texting has been fined $500 related to an accident […]
While there is no denying the fact that some jobs are more dangerous than others, this does not change the fact that every professional can be injured as the result of their responsibilities. In today’s world, baristas are doing more work than ever before. This is due in large part to the fact that a […]
Baltimore County officials have reported that a roof collapse in Sparrows Point, at the former Bethlehem Steel plant, injured nine workers. This type of work accident may not be common, but can happen from time to time in the construction industry. A member of the Baltimore County Fire Department said that a crew was demolishing […]
According to police, an Annapolis police officer was injured on Saturday, April 26, when his vehicle was struck by a Ford Truck. The motor vehicle accident occurred during the late evening hours on Compromise Street. At that time, the officer’s car was parked when the truck left the road, collided with a wall, and stuck […]
Many of our Maryland readers drive a car manufactured by General Motors. This is also true among those in other parts of the country. A recent GM recall of 2.6 million cars with faulty ignition switches has led to many people visiting a local dealer for a repair. While this is something that many people […]
Every year throughout Maryland, as well as other states, birth injuries occur for a variety of reasons. As a result, parents are often times put in a challenging financial situation. In some cases, children get the help they need if their parents are able to file a successful lawsuit against a doctor or hospital. However, […]
Concerned about the potential for car accidents, Ford Motor Co. has announced two recalls. In total, approximately 435,000 vehicles will be affected by the recall. Many of our Maryland readers, just the same as those in other parts of the country, drive a Ford. This recall affects 386,000 Escape SUVs that were built between the […]
Just the same as those in other parts of the country, none of our Maryland readers want to be faced with the task of dealing with a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, many people must do this every year as a means of recovering compensation for injuries due to the negligence of a medical professional. Recently, […]
There are many roads throughout the country that are known for being extremely dangerous. That being said, a motor vehicle accident can happen at anytime on any roadway. A recent two-car accident on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway seriously injured one man. According to a spokesman for the Anne Arundel Fire Department, firefighters responded to the motor vehicle […]