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What You Should Know About Medical Expert Testimony in a Maryland Medical Malpractice Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on October 13, 2022Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex personal injury cases, for a variety of reasons. For example, injury attorneys often recover compensation for car crash victims without needing expert witness testimony. However, Maryland requires expert medical testimony in medical malpractice cases. There are also specific qualifications for medical expert witnesses – if a […]
Read moreCan the Car Insurance Company Appeal the Jury’s Award of Compensation?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on October 06, 2022If your car accident case goes to trial and is left in the hands of a jury, there is a good chance the jury is going to award significant compensation to the victim. Attorneys are unlikely to take cases to court unless they think there is a good chance that they can secure a verdict […]
Read moreWhat Could Your Loss of Earning Capacity be Worth in an Injury Claim?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 27, 2022Personal injuries can affect many aspects of your life. Many times, an injury can prevent you from working for a few days, weeks or months. However, there are times when your ability to work will never be the same as it was before the injury. Some people are no longer able to work at all. […]
Read moreHow Long do Maryland Medical Malpractice Cases Take to Resolve?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on September 21, 2022There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as every case is unique. However, medical malpractice cases often take a year or more to reach a resolution. Some estimates say these cases can take between 18 and 24 months to reach a resolution. There are various reasons why these cases take so long to reach […]
Read moreWhen Can Hospitals be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on September 14, 2022Many medical malpractice claims are focused on doctors who caused an injury through their own negligence. However, there may be other parties that bear liability for the victim’s damages, including the doctor’s employer and/or the medical facility where the victim suffered an injury. These other parties may be held vicariously liable for the doctor or […]
Read moreCan You Recover Compensation for an Injury After Signing a Liability Waiver?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 08, 2022Many of us have signed a liability waiver at one time or another. For example, membership contracts for gyms/fitness centers often include liability waivers. Tickets to concerts and sporting events may have liability waivers written on the back. If you go skydiving, bungee jumping or zip lining you will probably be asked to sign a […]
Read moreThe Importance of Your Credibility During a Personal Injury Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on August 31, 2022There are many factors that affect your ability to recover compensation for damages from a personal injury. For example, the strength of the evidence your attorney collects while investigating your claim. Your credibility is another important factor, especially if your case goes to trial and ends up in the hands of a jury. However, your […]
Read moreWhat Should You Do if the Other Driver Lies to the Insurance Company About the Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on August 29, 2022Many people try to avoid responsibility for their actions, like drivers who cause others to get injured in car crashes. At-fault drivers may lie about what happened to attempt to avoid financial responsibility and an increase in their insurance premium. When this happens, victims are understandably angry because the at-fault driver is making the process […]
Read moreWhy There Can be a Higher Risk of Car Crashes in the Summertime
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on August 19, 2022Drivers need to be cautious behind the wheel, no matter what time of year. That said, it is still important to be aware of the kinds of hazards you may be more likely to encounter during the summertime. For example, teenagers are out of school for summer vacation so you may encounter more of them […]
Read moreWhen Does Lead Paint Become a Danger to Those Who Encounter It in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Lead Paint Poisoning Published on August 12, 2022People know lead paint is dangerous, but they may not know the main risk factors for exposure. For example, like asbestos, lead paint becomes dangerous when it is disturbed. If lead paint gets disturbed, it can chip away, creating dust that people could ingest. This could lead to lead poisoning, particularly in children, as they […]
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