You can sometimes get limited compensation for your injuries, even if you caused the accident. Maryland follows the rule of "contributory negligence." If you hold any blame for an accident, you cannot recover compensation from the other driver for your injuries. This...
In Maryland, there are laws in place meant to keep people like you from being harmed while you are on someone else's property. This could be a friend's house, or even public property like a grocery store. So what dangers should you be on the lookout for? Greenblatt...
As spring approaches, your kids will often be more anxious about being able to resume their warm-weather outdoor activities. As a parent, you want them to participate in everything that Rockville has to offer; at the same time, you may worry that their lack of...
Technology is pretty amazing. It has brought many things into your life that you probably feel you cannot live without. It is also working hard to keep you safe in Maryland. One of the ways that companies are using technology is in self-driving cars. The idea of a car...
Staying safe on Maryland roadways is a combination of using safe driving habits and using the safety devices in your vehicle. In the event of a crash, your best protection is your seat belt and the vehicle's air bags. Now standard on vehicles, air bags are actually a...
Stairs are a necessary part of many buildings and homes to access higher or lower floors, but without the proper safety features, stairs can present real danger. Many Maryland property owners turn to stair banisters as a way to protect pedestrians from taking a nasty...
If you file a personal injury case in Maryland, you may wonder what will happen when you go to court. Depending on the situation, you may hope the judge gives the other person some jail time as punishment for his or her negligence. According to the American Bar...
Some people in Maryland may underestimate the seriousness of a slip-and-fall accident. While you may sustain no injury from a slip and fall, accidents such as these can also result in broken bones or ligament damage. Perhaps surprisingly, slip-and-fall accidents are...
Aggressive driving can be a real problem on Maryland roads, though it is not a consistent problem every minute of every day. According to a report by Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration, people who drive without regard to the rules or safety of others are more...
If you own a trampoline in Maryland, the chances are good that you are pretty popular with the neighborhood kids. However, with ownership comes great responsibility. According to the Mayo Clinic, backyard trampolines are quite dangerous. The risks for injury mean you...
