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Personal injury law is designed to protect you if you or your property are injured or harmed because of someone else's negligence or failure to act. A personal injury lawsuit is a civil, not a criminal matter, and the wrongdoer compensates the victim with money. If you have been injured by someone else's negligence it is very important you speak to a qualified personal injury lawyer. There is a time limit on the amount time you are able to receive compensation. Waiting too long could affect your ability to make a claim.

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What is Personal Injury?

There are three different kinds of personal injury -- or tort -- actions: negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. But almost every personal injury lawsuit shares the same fundamental question. Was the defendant responsible for the damages you sustained and, if so, what is the nature and extent of your injuries? Even when liability is established, parties to a lawsuit often argue over the proper amount of damages. Some types of damages, like medical bills or lost wages, are relatively easy to calculate. But other kinds of damages, like pain and suffering or a person's expected future earnings are frequently the subject of discussion. Your injury does not need to be physical to bring a lawsuit. Many suits are based on a variety of nonphysical loses and harms to reputation or psyche.

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Slip and fall accidents are more common with senior citizens, although anyone can suffer such an incident. About 60% of falls are due to slick surfaces, an object on the surface that will cause a person to trip, or even a flaw in the way the surface was designed. If a person falls on another person’s property and wants to seek compensation, their law team must prove the owner of the property caused the dangerous spot or knew of it and didn't’t repair it. Often times property owners may be aware of an unsafe condition but choose simply to ignore it. Typically owners will ignore a safety risk because it costs money to fix the issue. When an innocent person gets hurt because the owner did not have a safe environment - that is a personal injury claim. This type of serious injury can be more common than most may think. It is also more serious than most may think. Slip and fall does not mean simply if someone falls down they can collect compensation. Slip and fall cases typically involve a large amount of negligence by a property owner or business to simply not fix a safety issue that should have been fixed, thereby causing injury or even death to the victim.

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What exactly is an 'personal injury lawyer'? Our firm specializes in handling cases that involve serious injury from someone else's negligence. What this means is that if you have been injured you may be entitled to financial compensation for your damages.

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Personal injury is defined as being injured due to another person or company’s negligent acts.  There are many different types of personal injury a person may sustain.

Perhaps the most common personal injury is due to an auto accident. There are over 6 million auto accidents every year, with 3 million people being injured. 47,000 of auto accident victims will be killed. Auto accidents are very commonly the result of a driver’s negligence. Not paying attention to the road, not obeying the rules of the road, drunk driving, all of these are causes of auto accidents. Driving under the influence is one of the most common causes of auto accidents, and perhaps the one with the most awareness, but still continues to be a problem.

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Truck accidents can be particularly dangerous because of the large size of the truck, compared to passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are often overworked, drive long hours, and drive drowsy, giving way to a lack of attention to the road, and perhaps driving recklessly. Some even drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Trucks are so large, they have poor visibility all around, and other drivers on the road should use caution when driving near a truck. Truck drivers should understand they have an extra responsibility to drive with care than drivers of passenger vehicles because of the large size of the truck and trailer. Truck drivers have strict regulations as to their driving time, and should be held responsible when they are in violation of those restrictions.

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Slip and fall accidents are common events in senior citizens, although anyone can suffer such an incident. About 60% of falls are due to slick surfaces, an object on the surface that will cause a person to trip, or even a flaw in the way the surface was designed. Other falls are due to the mental or physical condition of the party, or their own negligence, and therefore compensation can not be pursued. If a person falls on another person’s property and wants to seek compensation, they must prove the owner of the property caused the dangerous spot or knew of it and didn’t repair it. Sometimes it may be hard to determine who is at fault, if the property is rented to another party.

Over 4 million people suffer a dog bite every year. About 800,000 of the bites will require medical attention. Mostly it is children that are bitten. Dog owners should be cautious and have a responsibility to keep their dog confined or on a leash where appropriate, as animals can be unpredictable and me be aggressive in times of fear or if they are feeling territorial. Dog bites can cause serious injury. Owners should know they can be held legally responsible for the dog bite if the dog has a history of aggression.

Were you injured while on the job? You are probably entitled to worker’s compensation if you have suffered a work-related injury. Employees who work in fields that involved manual labor or other particularly hazardous fields are more likely to suffer injuries while on the job. Construction workers make up 20% of all work-related injuries. Construction workers are liable to suffer falls, forklift accidents, hearing loss due to the loud machinery used, and a variety of injuries resulting from the many pieces of equipment that are necessary to use. Oftentimes a worker who is injured is entitled to Worker’s Compensation. The process for obtaining Worker’s Compensation benefits can be long and confusing. A personal injury lawyer can help you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to, due to medical expenses and income you may be missing due to time off work because of your injury.

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Were you injured due to a defective product? There are some products on the market today that do more harm than good. This can be especially harmful when it’s a product that is meant to provide safety and protection. One such product would be airbags. Airbags sometimes will fail to deploy when they need to, or will deploy when they are not needed. An injury can result due to either of these situations. Medications can cause serious injury if the manufacturer fails to disclose information about side effects or possible negative drug interactions. There are many different products that can potentially cause harm, and the manufacturer should be held responsible if they release a defective product.

If you have a loved one who was a main provider for your family and has died as a result of another person’s negligence, the negligent party may be held liable for wrongful death. The months after the death of a loved one are stressful enough, without having to worry about the loss of finances. Let one of our lawyers help you get compensation you deserve and ease your burden.

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What types of cases are considered 'Personal Injury'?

The term personal injury is really an umbrella term covering many types of injuries and accidents. Personal injury is defined as when a personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of an accident or medical malpractice.. Some personal injury cases that we handle are,

Should I deal with the insurance company myself?

Not all personal injury cases are settled in court. In fact only a small percentages of injury cases are taken that far. Typically your personal injury lawyer will negotiate on your behalf with the insurance companies. When you are injured in an accident its best to immediately call a personal injury lawyer and have them directly speak with the insurance companies. Why? Insurance companies are very smart and they have one goal in mind - to keep as much (or all) of their money as possible. Personal injury lawyers know these tactics and tricks and know how to best fight against them. Insurance companies are not worried if your settlement is enough to cover all your medical expenses. Or if you have enough money left over to handle your lost wages. Experienced personal injury lawyers know your situation. Our firm handles personal injury cases on a daily basis and understands the pain and frustration. In most cases we are able to successfully negotiate a settlement with the insurance companies, thereby getting money in your pocket as fast as possible. If negation is not possible then we will take your case to trial. In a trial the settlement amount is decided by a jury. The process becomes slightly more involved at this point. You can see that a personal injury case is not always as simple as calling the insurance company and saying 'Hey I'm hurt - pay me please'. Unfortunately calling them directly may not be in your best interest. So what's next? Contact our firm for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.

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How do I decide on the best personal injury lawyer to handle by case?

Simply put you are going to want a firm that has a long history of winning large settlements for their clients. Our firm and our Maryland personal injury lawyers are extremely experienced with all types of injury cases. We understand the tactics used by insurance companies and we know how to fight against them for you. We are a contingent based firm meaning we do not collect any money until we win your case. If you have questions on your case or you are wondering if you have a case, please contact us anytime..

What are some common injuries from accidents?

Traumatic Brain Injury

Often after a vehicle is struck, occupants of the vehicle will strike their head inside the vehicle. Depending on the force of the blow, traumatic brain injury may ensue. Warning signs are losing consciousness, bleeding, swelling of the brain, suffering a coma or seizures, etc. A person is not necessarily aware they suffered a brain injury right away. It could take days or weeks for symptoms to appear. Victims of brain injuries often suffer long term disability. Brain injuries affect physical, motor, and cognitive skills. They can cause behavioral or psychological problems. Brain injury occurs when an auto accident traumatizes the brain causing damage or impairment to brain functions. Fractures, bruises and nerve damage are all common and related to brain injury. Whiplash is very common in rear end accidents, where as brain injury is more common in side impact accidents. Diagnosing of brain injuries can also be very difficult due to the varying of symptoms of impairments. Victims may show signs of seizures, dizziness, memory loss and headaches. Scans of the head and neck are used to help diagnose and ultimately treat victims of brain injuries.

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Spinal Cord Injury

55% of spinal cord injuries are caused by auto accidents. If the spinal chord is crushed or otherwise injured, the brain loses its ability to carry messages to the body. Spinal cord injury can be the result of bruising, laceration, pressure, or other types of damage to the spinal cord. Parts of the body may lose sensation and victims may become paralyzed to a degree. When the lower parts of the body and abdomen are affected, its called paraplegia. When the whole body from the neck down is affected, its called quadriplegia. Often those who suffer paralysis will suffer other health conditions and difficulties due to the condition. Paralysis can be permanent or temporary depending on the severity of the injury to the spinal chord.

Back Injuries

Along the spinal cord running down from your neck are a series of inter vertebral discs. These discs can be injured by the result of an auto accident. Compression fractures of these discs can possibly cause permanent disability. Symptoms of back injuries can include weakness in limbs, numbness, even paralysis. Possible treatments include surgery to remove damaged discs. Back injuries can be injured by trauma or inflammation similar to how whiplash can damage nerves in the neck. Prescription medication can be used to treat inflammation and pain. Other treatments such as physical therapy that can be used to help the healing and rehabilitation process.

Soft Tissue Injury

Soft tissue injuries include things such as whiplash and muscle strains that are often the result of an auto accident. Whiplash is very common, usually when someone is hit from behind. The neck will snap forward and then back again, straining muscles.

Whiplash

Of all the types of injuries that can happen from an auto accident, whiplash is by far the most common. Whiplash accounts for more than one million back injuries from auto accidents every year. Whiplash can also lead to long-term disability in some cases. Whiplash typically occurs when the victim is not in motion or is driving very slow and is then hit in the rear by another driver. The victims head is then forced forward and then backwards causing damage to the joints, muscles and nerves of the neck. Symptoms of whiplash can include muscle pain and spasms in the head or neck.

Lower Back Sprain

A back sprain can be very difficult to diagnose and is typically the result of a serious accident. A lower back sprain causes pain in the larger muscles of the lower back. Pain from a sprain may worsen with movement and cause muscle spasms.

if you have sustained an injury from an auto or other type of serious accident due to someone else's negligence you may be able to seek financial compensation for your damages - contact our firm today. It is important to remember that Maryland imposes a time limit, called a statute of limitations, governing the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss the statutory deadline for filing you case, it is thrown out of court. For this reason it is important to talk with a lawyer as soon as you receive or discover an injury.

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Baltimore
220 North Liberty Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Columbia
10440 Little Patuxent Prk
Suite 300
Columbia, MD 21044
410-740-8700
Greenbelt
6301 Ivy Lane
Suite 700
Greenbelt, MD 20770
800-895-5333
Rockville
2275 Research Boulevard
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
800-895-5333
Glen Burnie
7310 Ritchie Highway
Suite 608
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-590-3332
Hagerstown
511 East Franklin Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-2120

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