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A recall is when a company takes action to remove a product from the market. Recalls can happen because of: The company’s own initiative An FDA request An FDA order Recalls are Class I, II, or III. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Class I recall—A situation in which there is a… Read More »
On October 1, 2009, Maryland enacted the Texting While Driving Law, which prohibited people from texting while operating a vehicle. In 2009, 550 people died in car crashes. In 2010, the number of traffic fatalities reached an all-time low of 496—a decrease of nine percent. Although there is no specific data on texting and driving,… Read More »
Every year in the United States, there are more than 400,000 truck accidents. That’s about one accident every few minutes—and almost every truck accident involves serious injury or even death. Remember, your car is designed to protect you from an accident with another car—not with an 80,000-pound truck. If you are involved in a truck… Read More »
After most accidents, people recover from their injuries and go on to live normal lives. However, some injuries leave effects that last from several weeks to a lifetime, or even end in death. Experts call these types of injuries catastrophic because they result in great suffering and financial hardship. Catastrophic injuries may require a lifetime… Read More »
When a medical professional causes injury or death to a patient by failing to act within a reasonable standard of care, it is medical negligence, or malpractice. A recent Institute of Medicine study cited that more than 98,000 people die each year due to medical negligence. That makes malpractice deaths the eighth leading cause of… Read More »
After a car accident, you will probably file a claim with your insurance company. Either you or your Maryland auto accident attorney will speak to your insurance company to discuss the accident and negotiate any settlements. But what about the insurance company of the other driver? Are you obligated to speak to them? What should… Read More »
Although you put your trust and hopes in your doctor and modern medicine, sometimes mistakes occur. Medical professionals may not always follow proper procedure, or may fail to act correctly. A Maryland malpractice lawyer can’t undo these mistakes, but he or she can make sure that the healthcare professionals involved are held accountable. Following are… Read More »
Being involved in a car accident can be a confusing and traumatic experience, especially when the accident is due to someone else’s negligence. You need an auto accident lawyer on your side that you can trust. The truth is, your insurance company isn’t really working for you. Their job is to pay out the least… Read More »
You have just had an auto accident. You are probably disoriented, frightened, and confused. First and foremost, you should take care of yourself and your passengers. Get yourselves to safety and notify police or emergency personnel. After dealing with pressing medical needs, you should turn your attention to the legal implications of your accident. We’ve… Read More »
Medical malpractice – also called medical negligence– means a doctor or healthcare provider caused injury to a patient by failing to act in accordance with the accepted standard of care. This could mean not catching symptoms – failure to diagnose – leading to harm or death. Or, it could mean failure to act reasonably, meaning… Read More »
