Maryland Accident Attorney Blog
Covers news, events and recent changes in Maryland injury law.
Author: Steven D. Silverman practices at Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin, White in Baltimore. Other firm lawyers author Maryland Criminal Attorney Blog and Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog.
Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Maryland • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Maryland Accident Attorney Blog
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Valuing Personal Injury Cases in Maryland
Experienced personal injury attorneys know there is no question asked more often and as difficult to answer than; What is my case worth? The answer to this question is based upon many factors which an…
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Standard Maryland Jury Instructions for Injured Pedestrian
LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS (Maryland Civil Pattern Jury Instructions-Unless Otherwise Indicated) 1. Introduction 1:1 2. Questions of Law During Trial 1:2 3. Witness Testimony Consideration 1:3 4. Expert Opinion Testimony 1:4 5. Impartiality in Consideration 1:5…
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Pursuing an Airbag Case
Our firm has recently had considerable success against automobile manufacturers for defective airbags. We are familiar with the technical issues involving airbags that deploy with excessive force, untimely deployment, and airbags that do not deploy…
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Nissan Issues Massive Recall Over Airbag Problems
Nissan recently decided to recall 204,361 vehicles from its 2007 and 2008 model years in the United States due to the possibility that a passenger side airbag could fail to deploy properly in an accident.…
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Does Maryland Homeowners Insurance Cover Willful or Wanton Acts?
Homeowners insurance, depending upon the exact language, normally excludes intentional acts by insured that cause injury. A policy that excludes coverage for “damage which is either expected or intended from the standpoint of the insured,”…
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Overview of Maryland Wrongful Death Law
As leading Maryland personal injury lawyers, we are often asked to explain Maryland law regarding wrongful death lawsuits. Generally, a wrongful death claim is brought by a surviving spouse, child or parent. A Survival claim…
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The Duty of a Landowner to a Trespasser in Maryland
A trespasser is classified as one who enters another’s property intentionally and without consent or privilege. The only duty owed to a trespasser is to “abstain from wilful or wanton misconduct.” Doehring v. Wagner, 562…
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$55.18 Million Verdict Against Federal Government in Automobile Accident Case
A four year old girl and her mother were severely injured when an individual, employed by the federal government, ran a red light and broad-sided the SUV in which the toddler and her mother were…
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Medevac Helicopter Crash a Horrific Tragedy
All of Maryland is deeply saddened by the weekend crash of a Maryland medical evacuation helicopter over the weekend. Four people were killed in the late-night crash in Prince George's County, Maryland. The Baltimore Sun…
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Interpleader Actions in Maryland Personal Injury Claims
Occasionally in Maryland personal injury claims, a situation arises when one or more insurance companies agree to pay their entire policy to the claimant(s), but are unable to do so without exposing itself to potential…