When children head back to school, the weather is still quite warm. In addition, student-athletes usually report back to start athletic practices weeks before everyone else—still very much in the heart of summer. With temperatures easily in the 90s or breaking 100 degrees, it is shocking to know that coaches require many young athletes to […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury
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Aug
Aug
Most states in this country follow the rule of comparative negligence when it comes to personal injury claims, but Maryland is one of five jurisdictions (including Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, and D.C.) that follow the outdated rule of contributory negligence. What is Contributory Negligence? Under the rule of contributory negligence, an injured party can be […]
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Jul
Social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are places where people share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with friends and family. However, if you’re in the midst of a personal injury claim, it is important to be mindful of the impact your social media activity can have on your case. Here are some considerations […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’ve been injured as the result of someone’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for your damages. Included in these damages is any money you lost because an injury forced you to remain out of work for a period of time. This is known as lost wages. Past Lost Wages When you’ve […]
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Jul
You may have heard that most personal injury lawyers will take cases on a contingency fee basis. But what does that mean? A contingency fee is the amount of money a lawyer receives when a case is successfully settled or won. Contingency fee agreements allow people access to the justice system regardless of their ability […]
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Feb
Feb
Cigarettes blow smoke. E-cigarettes can blow up [in your face]. The very essence of e-cigarettes is that they are supposed to be a “healthier” alternative to the regular cigarette which is full of nicotine and can release dangerous chemicals when smoked. However, recent news has revealed that an e-cigarette is proving to be more than customers have […]
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Feb
As reported in The New York Times, the parents of a soldier who died after having used Jack3d pronounced “jacked,” have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the workout booster’s developer and marketer, USPlabs, and the dietary supplement store where the product was purchased, GNC. A spokesperson for GNC said the company does not comment on pending litigation. […]
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A Maryland man lost his life during a January 19 skiing accident at Wisp resort. The man, who was identified as an accomplished skier, lost control while on a slope and struck several trees, as reported by FirstTracksOnline.com. Reports indicate that the 40-year-old man was skiing on the resort’s Squirrel Cage run with friends as part […]