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Commercial trucks are still one of the primary ways we move products needed in everyday life from one place to another today. Because of the high demand for these products, a large volume of commercial vehicles travel the highways daily. Accidents happen. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the vast majority of fatal […]
Suppose you were in a car wreck through no fault of you own, but the insurance company for the other driver still refuses to pay. Their reasoning? The Sudden Emergency Doctrine. They claim the other driver was faced with a sudden emergency and therefore is not responsible for your injuries or damages. How can this […]
The Boston Herald is reporting that in a rare move, the Massachusetts Appeals Court will allow a dog bite case against a police dog to go forward. In 2011, Rick Dudley was attacked a State Police K-9 by mistake. The dog, known as Jager, was supposed to be going after another person who was running […]
Millions of vehicles remain on the road in the United States that have been recalled by their manufacturers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 35,092 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2015 — a 7.2 percent increase from 2014. Over 2.4 million others were injured. In 1966, the National Traffic and […]
When we talk about patient safety in a hospital, we are not talking about the quality of security the hospital employs. We are talking about the steps the medical staff takes to make sure that each patient gets the highest quality care that is free of errors. Hospital errors can lead to medical malpractice and […]
As a car accident lawyer will attest, all too often teenagers are seriously injured or killed in automobile related accidents. This is a scary prospect for many parents. As soon as your teenagers begin the learner’s/licensing process, you should begin considering the advice you’ll provide to keep them safe. Not all accidents are avoidable, but […]
“The police know I’m guilty. I know I’m guilty. Why do I need an attorney?” Because, at the very least, experienced defense counsel will tear apart prosecution’s evidence and analyze it for factors that could limit your sentencing exposure. Experienced criminal defense counsel may identify technical issues, such as constitutional violations, that you would miss […]
We are proud to represent Ms. Smith for the harms and losses she suffered when multiple Baltimore City police officers viciously attacked her, destroyed her cell phone that she used to record another officer abusing a child, then arrested and charged her for false charges that were ultimately dismissed. During the lengthy civil trial, the […]
Before a criminal case goes to trial, a deposition might be taken. When a deposition occurs, a witness will be under oath, and will be asked oral or written questions. An authorized person of the court, usually a top court reporter, will record the answers. In criminal case depositions, the testimony of those involved could be […]
Unfortunately, sometimes workplace injuries can be so severe that they force one to contemplate whether or not they will be able to return to his/her prior occupation. When this occurs one may consider whether retirement from the job is a viable option. However, there are many things to keep in mind when contemplating this option […]