Vehicle Accidents
Plaintiff
If you have suffered personal injury in a car accident, motorcycle accident or truck accident as a result of another motorist, who has been negligent, or in violation of State laws, then you may be entitled to compensation.
For example, such accidents caused by the other driver may be the result of speeding, failure to follow the rules of the road, loss of vehicle control, or imprudent driving under a variety of existing conditions. Lack of proper maintenance of a vehicle may also result in a vehicle accident.
Since each case is unique on its own facts, it is important to discuss a personal injury claim or property damage claim with a knowledgeable attorney.
Benefits under the law which you may be entitled to include compensation for past and future medical bills and past and future loss of wages. You may be entitled to compensation for non-economic damages which for example includes pain and suffering, physical impairment and disfigurement.
Workers' Compensation for Injured Workers
Claimant
A person may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits for injuries or illnesses that occurred on the job during the course and scope of employment.
Such injuries may be caused by an accident or event that results in physical injury, a medical condition that develops over time caused by repetitious use of a body part, or a condition associated with the workplace environment itself.
Since each case is unique on its own facts, it is important to discuss any injury and your case with a knowledgeable attorney.
A claim for workers' compensation is Maryland is governed by Maryland law and the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission. Disputed issues are generally resolved by a Commissioner at a workers' compensation hearing. Benefits that may be available and awarded may include medical treatment and payment of medical bills, payment for time lost from work and payment for any permanent disability or disfigurement including payment to assist the injured worker's return to the workplace.
There is generally no payment for any attorney fee or expenses unless awarded and approved by the Workers' Compensation Commission.
For more information on Workers' Compensation, visit the State of Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission website at http://www.wcc.state.md.us.
Personal Injury
Plaintiff
If you suffered a personal injury as a result of the action or inaction of another, you may be entitled to recover compensation if you are able to establish fault or liability with the other entity.
In the personal injury context, the injured person generally must establish that the other entity was negligent. Negligence is generally acting below the standard of care that a reasonable person would follow or not acting in a manner consistent with the standard of care that a reasonable person would follow.
To recover damages, the act or inaction of the other entity, must be the cause of the injury.
Since each case is unique on its own facts, it is important to discuss a personal injury claim arising on the property of another with a knowledgeable attorney.
Benefits under the law which you may be entitled to include compensation for past and future medical bills and past and future loss of wages. You may be entitled to compensation for non-economic damages which, for example, includes pain and suffering, physical impairment and disfigurement.
Premises and Homeowner Liability
Plaintiff
At times, an individual may sustain personal injury while on another's property. This may result from the condition of the property, the maintenance or upkeep of the property or even persons or animals who occupy the property.
The responsibility of the owner of the property or the entity which may possess the property depends upon the standard of care owed to the injured individual. The standard of care, in turn, depends on the injured individual's status on the property.
For example, the injured individual may be an invitee who is invited or permitted to be on the property relating to the interest of the owner or occupant of the property. Another example may involve an injured individual who is on the property as a guest of the owner or occupant. The status of the injured individual may also be classified as that of a trespasser.
Since each case is unique on its own facts, it is important to discuss a personal injury claim arising on the property of another with a knowledgeable lawyer.
Benefits under the law which you may be entitled to include compensation for past and future medical bills and past and future loss of wages. You may be entitled to compensation for non-economic damages which, for example, includes pain and suffering, physical impairment and disfigurement.