Wrongful Death in Maryland

Wrongful death statutes differ from state-to-state. You must understand the requirements of your state’s wrongful death statute if you want to file a wrongful death case. Failure to comply with these standards can result in the court dismissing the lawsuit. Read on to discover an overview of wrongful death claims in Maryland to help you… Read More

The Frequency of Personal Injuries: Surprising Statistics

If you believe the odds of sustaining a personal injury are slim, you might be surprised. Personal injury statistics from automobile accidents, accidents involving trucks, slip and falls, and those resulting from malpractice are staggering. These personal injuries cause financial tragedies. They create disabilities and the inability to work. They can cause lifelong discomfort and… Read More

Fatal Alcohol-Fueled Head-On Crash in Hughesville

Investigators believe that a likely alcohol-fueled head-on crash was caused by a man who was traveling the wrong way in Southern Maryland was probably impaired when he slammed into another vehicle, killing the driver. The accident occurred on Route 5 near the Huckleberry Drive exit. According to police and witnesses, 47-year-old Timothy Markin, of Silver… Read More

NY Times: Watchful Eye in Nursing Homes

A pretty nightie, a new lipstick, a fresh toothbrush: Doris Racher noticed that small things she had bought for her 96-year-old mother, Eryetha Mayberry, a dementia patient at a nursing home in Oklahoma City, had been disappearing. Ms. Racher assumed the culprit was another resident who sometimes wandered into her mother’s room and fell asleep… Read More