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How Courts Apply The Work Product Doctrine In Pennsylvania, Maryland & D.C Litigation Cases
During the discovery phase of a case, often controversy arises regarding which materials are subject to disclosure between the plaintiff and defendant. The “work product doctrine” is a rule regarding what material in a…
Maryland Bicycle Safety Task Force Report Discusses Vulnerable Road Users & Contributory Negligence
Baltimore's WJZ reported the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reviewed Maryland State Police reports concerning vehicle collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians. Between January 2015 and July 2017 there…
Personal Injury Suit Stemming From Golf Cart Accident Heading To Michigan Supreme Court
Ken Bertin and Doug Mann were playing golf at Farmington Hills Golf Club , when Mann accidently rammed his golf cart into Bertin near the 17th hole, knocking him to the ground. Bertin rolled to his right when the cart…
How Using Copy & Paste In Electronic Health Records Can Create Potential Medical Malpractice Claims
The use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for documenting patient data is the norm among today's medical providers. Nationally, 87% of office-based doctors use EHR systems of some type. In the District of Columbia the…
Survivors And Relatives File Suit Over Navy Ship Collision
Two years ago in the waters off the coast of Japan, a container ship collided with a U.S. Navy destroyer , killing seven sailors. Survivors of the collision, along with family members representing the sailor who lost…
Understanding Types Of Developmental Delays That Can Result From Birth Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developmental disabilities impact roughly 15% of youths between 3 and 17 years-of-age. Many disabilities originate prior to birth, during birth, or…
Judge In Philadelphia Declares Default Judgment & $10 Million Award In Wrongful Death Case
Nadia Malik was 22-years-old when she disappeared. Her body was later found in an abandoned vehicle owned by her boyfriend's father that was buried in snow. Investigators have thus far been unable to determine the exact…
NFL Class-Action Settlement Approved For 20,000 Retired Players
Yesterday the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a settlement for a class-action suit against the NFL. The $1 billion settlement covers more than 20,000 retired NFL football players who have suffered or may…
Clinicians Involved In Medical Errors Experiencing “Second Victim” Phenomenon
If a medical professional is deemed to have caused or contributed to a medical error with moderate or severe consequences, it is only natural that they would experience some level of disappointment, distress, or guilt…
Understanding Amusement Park Accident Liability In Maryland
With summer here it is important to look at the safety issues and liability concerns involving amusement parks, carnivals, etc. According to the International Association for Amusement Parks, there are more than 300…
Top Five Worst Driving Habits: What Not To Do When Behind The Wheel
The holiday season is upon us, and we are taking to the roadways to be with our family and friends. As we drive with holiday cheer, lets make sure that we are not driving with these five unsafe (and irritating) habits.
Metro Shutdowns Cause Panic
Washington D.C., once known as the “City of Magnificent Distances”, may face major transportation shutdowns for the next few years. Last week, Metro board's chairman Jack Evans announced that entire lines of the metro…
Families Seeking Compensation For Construction Accident In Raleigh
One of the worst things that can happen to any family is the loss of a loved one. Even worse, is the loss of loved one before their time, through a terrible and unfortunate accident. For several families in Raleigh, the…
Homes Evacuated After Frederick County Gas Leak
After a large gas leak in Mount Airy was discovered, officials evacuated 25 Frederick County homes on December 14, 2019. Luckily, no one was injured, and the gas leak was stopped temporarily. However, have you ever…
Personal Injury Case Involving Car Accident Where 15-Year-Old Driver Has Only Temporary Learners Permit
Sanan Sheikh was 15-years-old and had an Illinois temporary driving permit when his father, Maqbool Sheikh, asked him to move the family van to another parking space. His father wanted to observe his progress in…
Wrongful Death Case Filed Involving Pedestrian Is Killed In Crosswalk
Jennifer Canter, the Executive Director of St. Anne's Center, a homeless shelter on Wall Avenue in Ogden, UT, says that when she hears a loud screeching of brakes, she knows where it is coming from. Over the years, the…
Collapsing Scaffolds Injure And Kill Workers And Bystanders, Leaving Contractors Open To Lawsuits
Multiple incidents in recent months of collapsing scaffolds in Florida have left workers and bystanders injured. In addition, two people have died, leaving the construction companies susceptible to lawsuits.
Medical Malpractice Or Bad Outcome?
When a patient endures an undesired result after medical treatment, it can be difficult to discern whether the result is one that is within the possible risks associated with the treatment or whether the administering…
California Truck Accident Kills A 25-Year-Old Man From Santa Cruz & Leads To Settlement
Daniel McGuire was just 25-years-old when he was killed in an accident with a commercial tractor trailer on Highway 17. A truck loaded with dirt was unable to stop when traveling down a hill and caused an accident…
New PG&E Bankruptcy Plan
Earlier this month, we wrote about the utility company PG&E's proposed bankruptcy plan , which capped compensation to wildfire victims. This week, a new plan has been proposed, which would allocate much more funds to…
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