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Maryland Accident Victims May Be Prevented from Recovering for Their Injuries if They Share Responsibility for the Accident

In many Maryland truck accidents, an accident victim’s injuries are solely the fault of a single defendant. For example, if an intoxicated or sleep-deprived truck driver causes an accident on a Maryland highway, chances are that the other motorists involved in the collision could not have done anything to avoid…

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Establishing Liability in a Maryland School Bus Accident

When parents allow their children to take the bus to school, they assume that the bus driver will get their children safely to and from school. Indeed, for the most part, school bus drivers are highly qualified drivers; however, even experienced drivers can occasionally make mistakes. Earlier this month, a…

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Maryland Weather-Related Truck Accidents Increase in Winter Months

For a relatively small state, Maryland has a dense network of highways connecting several major cities on the eastern seaboard. As a result, Maryland gets a significant amount of semi-truck traffic throughout the year. At the same time, it is not unusual for Maryland to receive snow for five months…

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Recovering after a Maryland Rear-End Truck Accident

Any time a semi-truck is involved in an accident with other motorists, it is very likely that there will be significant injuries. Maryland rear-end truck accidents, are no exception. Indeed, it is estimated that rear-end truck accidents are responsible for over 23,000 injuries and 700 fatalities across the country each…

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Are Cars with Autopilot Technology a Danger to Maryland Motorists?

The mass production of cars that are equipped with autopilot technology is now a reality. For the most part, the technology works well and is generally accepted to be safe. However, many are concerned that the increased prevalence of these vehicles will result in a spike in Maryland truck accidents.…

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Why It Is Helpful for a Truck Driver to Be Cited Following a Maryland Truck Accident

Typically, when someone is injured in a Maryland truck accident, to successfully recover for their injuries, the accident victim must be able to establish that the driver violated a duty of care that was owed to the plaintiff, and that this violation was the cause of their injuries. In most…

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Expert Testimony in Maryland Truck Accidents

When many people think of expert testimony, they envision a professor-like witness discussing complex scientific or medical issues in a Maryland medical malpractice case. However, expert witnesses may be used in all types of personal injury cases, including Maryland truck accident cases. Under Maryland Code, Rule 5-702, expert testimony may…

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Court Rules in Plaintiff’s Favor in Virginia Railroad Accident Case

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of Virginia issued an opinion in a Virginia train accident case involving an employee who was injured while working for the defendant railroad company. The case required the court to determine if the plaintiff presented sufficient evidence to establish that the defendant’s negligence was…

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