The G&V Law Blog
We feature a variety of articles from our team of expert attorneys at Greenblatt & Veliev in Maryland.
How can I keep kids safe on a trampoline?
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...
Who pays for damages caused by a car crash?
You do not have control over an accident; anything could happen out on the road. However, you could have some control over what happens after a car crash. Specifically, you could try to make sure that the responsible parties cover your expenses. There are many people...
What is traumatic brain injury?
With winter just around the corner, many people in Maryland face an increased risk of slip and fall injuries due to icy roads and sidewalks. This can lead to the development of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can have devastating consequences or even result in...
Why has hand position when driving changed?
In the past, all driving students in Maryland were taught that to have the best control over steering, they should keep their hands at the 10:00 and 2:00 positions on the wheel. This was the standard for many years. However, as technology in vehicles has advanced,...
What are the dog liability laws in Maryland?
If you own a dog in Maryland, you are responsible for that dog and anything it does. There are specific laws about your liability and responsibility when it comes to dog ownership. According to the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center, one of your...
Should you have a bounce house at your child’s party?
If you are holding a party for your child, you want it to be fun and exciting. You may decide to rent a bounce house since they are so popular. However, before you do, it is a good idea to consider safety. If a child is hurt while on your property in Maryland, you...
How we can prevent texting and driving
The National Highway Safety Administration reports distracted driving accidents kill eight people every day, and injure more than 1,000. Though it is harder to measure how many of these crashes involve cell phone use, studies have shown an increase in texting and...
How long does it take to get a payout after an accident?
If you have been involved in an auto accident in Maryland, you may wonder when you will receive payment from the insurance claim. This is especially concerning when your vehicle was severely damaged and you cannot drive it until it is fixed or replaced. You may not...
What are the risks of a swimming pool?
Warm weather means spending a lot of time in the water. Whether you have a backyard pool or visit the local one, this favorite summer pastime comes with many dangers. Water safety cannot be stressed enough, especially with younger children, but drowning is only one of...
Why seniors are more prone to falling
As a senior living in Maryland, you face elevated fall risks that make you more likely than those in the general population to fall and suffer a serious injury. As you age, you become increasingly prone to falling, and there are numerous factors that contribute to...
Seven steps to take if you are the victim of a pedestrian crash
A pedestrian was critically injured earlier this month when he was hit by a drunk driver in Wheaton. The man was struck by the car while he was walking across the entrance to a driveway. The 25-year-old driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence...
Cellphone Use While Driving: Dangerous & Illegal In Maryland
Today’s smartphones allow people to do all sorts of things on the go. This can be both a blessing and a curse. On the negative side, individuals might decide to use their smartphone at times were their attention should be fully focused on what they are doing. One...
Personal injury protection: 4 FAQs on what you need to know
Personal injury protection was probably one of the sections of your car insurance policy you glossed over as you clicked your way through to “total due.” But what is it all about? Personal injury protection is a type of supplemental insurance that provides coverage...
Safety tips for joggers
It's a warm early summer evening, and you decide to go for a jog. It's a way to burn off the stress of a day of work and get yourself into better shape. It could also be a way to inadvertently put yourself in significant danger. Joggers are injured and killed by cars...
Do higher speed limits increase fatal accident stats?
CAR ACCIDENT FATALITY RATES If you look at car accident fatality statistics in recent years, they've gone down. Over the last 20 years, this trend is clear. There are fewer fatalities, in large part because cars have gotten safer, so people are more likely to live...
Fatal Accident Also Leaves 3 Injured In Maryland
FATAL MARYLAND CAR ACCIDENT Four people were riding in a vehicle that crashed in Maryland. The driver and one passenger were from New York. Two passengers, a man and a child, were from North Carolina. The New York man driving the car survived the crash, as did the...