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Fatal car accidents often require an extensive investigation to determine exactly what happened. A reconstruction of the crash can reveal whether efforts were made by drivers to avoid a collision. If one of the drivers appears to have made no such effort, then he or she could be found liable for negligence. Such an accident reconstruction was initiated after a recent crash in Carroll County. The car-bus collision occurred on Feb. 11 and claimed the life of a math teacher who worked at Manchester Valley High School. According to reports, the 24-year-old

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A truck accident is usually more complex and more likely to cause serious injuries than a car accident. A truck’s larger size also means that it is more likely to involve more than one vehicle, especially in dense traffic and poor weather. A recent semi truck accident shows how these factors can combine to cause a deadly crash. A 61-year-old Middle River man was killed after an accident on Feb. 1 at 11:15 p.m., according to Maryland State Police. The crash occurred in Queen Anne as the man was driving a Ford

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Drivers have a legal obligation to operate their vehicles safely each and every time they get behind the wheel; however, there are clearly times when people shirk their responsibility to exercise due caution. When this occurs, too often innocent people pay the price. That was the case recently in Maryland, where a young man was injured in a hit-and-run accident. The 19-year-old man was looking for jumper cables while the van he was riding in was disabled on the side of a road in Essex. He reportedly saw a truck speeding

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There are some activities that carry an inherent risk, one that we accept because the activity is a part of our daily lives. For example, we know that every time we get behind the wheel or ride as a passenger in someone else’s car, there is at least some chance of getting into an accident. Other times accidents can seem to come out of nowhere, with little to no explanation. These events can be not only devastating, but difficult to sort out when it comes to assigning liability and properly

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Determining the cause of collision is an important part of the accident investigation. Not only does it provide those involved in the accident an explanation of what occurred, it can help identify who is liable for paying medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages that may result. Unfortunately, not all accidents that occur in Maryland provide clues that make it easy to figure out what happened. In some extreme cases it can be difficult to determine if driver error was at fault or did a defective automobile or part

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People expect their medical team to provide adequate care and help them recover from injury and disease. When that trust is breached by negligence, it can lead to tragedy and heartbreak for all involved. Medical professionals or facilities which provide inadequate care can be held accountable for nursing home neglect, and those who have received such treatment should educate themselves about the various forms of compensation that might be available to them. A nursing home in Hyattsville has had repeated complaints lodged against it, and the latest involves a man

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An auto accident may have many possible causes, including excessive speed, intoxication, distractedness or carelessness. A crash investigation is often required to determine the party or parties responsible for causing a car or pedestrian accident. That appears to be the case in an accident involving a 15-year-old Germantown girl who was hit by a car as she was walking to school late last month, according to Montgomery County Police. The accident occurred around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Wisteria Drive and Germantown Road. The victim was a 10th grader

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When drivers make the choice to abuse their privileges by driving negligently, they risk the safety and lives of others. A vehicle accident can have lasting effects on the life of its victims, potentially causing ongoing harm and suffering. A reckless driver can face consequences for his or her role in any ensuing car accident and may be held responsible for any damages inflicted. In Prince George County, one careless driver is now facing this reality in court. A trial has begun in the case of a former FBI agent

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Medical malpractice claims commonly originate from situations in which doctors, nurses or hospitals provide substandard care that dramatically affects the health of patients. Medical negligence can take many different forms, from a lack of care or treatment to unnecessary procedures that result in unnecessary expenses and complications. Recently, medical malpractice claims were filed on behalf of 39 patients with Maryland’s HealthCare Alternative Dispute Resolution Office. A number of doctors operating out of the St. Joseph Medical Center stand accused of medical malpractice for recommending and implanting heart stents in patients

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Car or truck accidents are horrific experiences and have the potential to cause a wide range of injuries to drivers who fall victim to the negligence of others. A car accident can leave its victims with the heavy burden of unexpected medical costs as well as facing a loss of income. As readers in the Washington D.C. area may have heard, a two-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle occurred at about 7:30 p.m. last Wednesday resulting in the closure of multiple lanes on U.S. Route 50. According to eyewitness

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