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The Summary Judgment Standard in Maryland Truck Accident Cases

When people picturing filing a Maryland truck accident lawsuit, they probably picture going to court, with lawyers standing up in front of a judge and jury and making impassioned arguments. While this sometimes is the case, many cases are actually resolved before making it to trial. Sometimes, the resolution may…

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Damages Available After a Fatal Truck Accident in Maryland

Truck drivers spend a lot of time on the road, making accidents more likely. In the tragic event of a fatal Maryland truck crash, certain family members can file a wrongful death claim against parties at fault after a wrongful death in a Maryland truck accident. Maryland’s wrongful death statute…

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When Does a Party Have a Duty to Preserve Evidence in a Maryland Truck Accident Case?

Spoliation refers to the destruction or the failure to preserve evidence relevant to a case. Under Maryland law, spoliation occurs when there is an act of destruction of discoverable evidence that occurred after a lawsuit has been filed or at a time when the filing is imminent, as well as…

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School Busses: The Unsuspected Player in Maryland Truck and Bus Accidents

In this blog, we focus a lot on Maryland truck and bus accidents caused by semi-trucks driving on Maryland highways. Anyone who has driven on a highway in the state has probably seen multiple trucks driving alongside them, and the trucks’ size makes them particularly susceptible to involvement in accidents.…

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Vicarious Liability in Maryland Truck Accidents

Maryland truck accidents can be incredibly destructive, hurting vehicles, property, and of course, people. Because trucks are much larger than most other vehicles on the road, an accident involving one may be particularly dangerous. As in other accidents, Maryland state law allows those injured in Maryland truck accidents to file…

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Maryland Chain-Reaction Truck Accident Causes One Death, Six More Injured

Last month, a Maryland chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95, in Cecil County, claimed one life and injured six others. The crash was really two crashes, one of which was caused by the other. According to a local news report covering the incident, the first crash occurred early in the morning…

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Maryland Truck Accidents Pose Serious Risks to Pedestrians

Most motorists understand that there is always a small risk of being injured in a Maryland truck accident. Maryland’s roads are often traveled by trucks transporting goods within the state or across it, and, like any vehicle, these trucks occasionally get involved in accidents. However, it is important for Maryland…

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Maryland Truck Drivers Need to Be Aware of Height and Size of Their Vehicles

A recent tragic truck accident illustrates the importance of Maryland truck drivers being aware of their surroundings along with the height and size of their vehicle. Not being so can lead to horrible and even fatal truck accidents. Trucks are, to state the obvious, larger than cars, and their size…

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