In Maryland, a person cannot recover damages simply because they sustain an injury on someone else’s property. Maryland property owners are only responsible if they were negligent. Under Maryland personal injury law, a property owner must have either known, or should have known, about the danger and still failed to correct the danger or to warn the now-injured person about it. If you are injured on someone else’s property in Maryland, it is best to contact a Maryland slip-and-fall attorney … [Read more...]
One Dead, Several Hurt After Metrobus Crash
December 29, 2011 By
The following is an AP story posted today on The Capital newspaper’s Website. BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — One person was killed and nearly a dozen people were injured in a collision involving a Metrobus and a pickup truck in Bethesda. Capt. Oscar Garcia, a spokesman for the Montgomery County fire and rescue department, says 11 people were evaluated after the crash, which occurred about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. He says eight people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Garcia said the … [Read more...]
The Duty to Help Someone Injured in an Auto Accident
December 29, 2011 By
If you are involved in a vehicle accident in Maryland that results in an injury, you are required to help the injured party. Maryland law requires the driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury or death or in damage to an unattended vehicle or other property to render reasonable assistance. If the injured party requests medical treatment or if it is obvious that medical treatment is required, then it is up to the driver of each vehicle involved in the accident … [Read more...]
Will Terminology
December 28, 2011 By
If you are writing a will in Maryland, the following definitions may be useful to know: Administrator: a court-appointed representative for an estate who will carry out the will’s instruction Attestation clause: a clause affirming the truth or genuineness of the will; the clause is authenticated when a witness signs it Beneficiary: the person designated to receive proceeds or benefits of a trust, an estate or life insurance Decedent: a person who has died Estate: a person’s … [Read more...]
Temporary Protective Orders in Maryland
December 28, 2011 By
Maryland law allows a judge to enter a temporary protective order to protect a person from immediate abuse. However, it is not meant to be a permanent fix. The protective order is only effective for a maximum of seven days. It can be extended by the Maryland judge as needed, but not for a period exceeding six months. A final protective order can be a more permanent solution. A temporary protective order may provide for the following types of relief: 1. Order the respondent to refrain from … [Read more...]
Types of Wills
December 28, 2011 By
Two basic types of wills exist: formal wills and holographic wills. A formal will is the only type of will recognized in Maryland. A formal will is signed by the testator of the will in front of two competent witnesses who sign an attestation clause. The testator is the person who leaves a will in force at his or her death. An attestation clause affirms the truth or genuineness of the will when the witness signs it. Although an attestation clause is not needed for the will to be valid, it can be … [Read more...]
Spousal Privilege in Maryland
December 28, 2011 By
If your husband or wife has been charged with a crime in Maryland, you may not be required to testify against him or her. Two types of spousal privilege exist in Maryland. The first type is spousal immunity, or the privilege not to testify in a criminal case. The second type is the privilege for confidential marital communications. When spousal immunity is invoked, a married person whose spouse is the defendant in a criminal case may not be called as a witness by the prosecution, and a … [Read more...]
What is a Personal Injury?
December 28, 2011 By
The term “personal injury” has a very broad definition. It means any accident that leads to physical or emotional injury. If you have suffered any type of injury as the result of the negligence of another person or of a business entity, it is a good idea to obtain the advice of a personal injury attorney in Maryland. The personal injury may be the result of a car accident, slip and fall injury, harm from a defective product, medical malpractice or even libel or slander. If you or someone … [Read more...]
Medical Malpractice and Misdiagnosis
December 28, 2011 By
One of several categories of medical malpractice claims in Maryland is misdiagnosis of a medical condition or illness. Many types of misdiagnosis are considered medical malpractice in Maryland. Some include wrong diagnosis, delayed diagnosis and incorrect diagnosis of a subtype, which is where the overall condition is diagnosed correctly, but the subtype is diagnosed incorrectly. Misdiagnosis can have drastic consequences, such as the worsening of the condition and even death. It can be … [Read more...]
Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice
December 28, 2011 By
In Maryland, informed consent is required before any physician can provide medical treatment to an adult in a non-emergency situation. If the doctor did not obtain such consent before performing a procedure, then a patient may be able to bring a malpractice suit against the physician. Maryland law requires the doctor to explain any risks or dangers that may result from a treatment or procedure in a way that the patient can make an informed decision whether or not to move forward with the … [Read more...]