Maryland Personal Injury Blog

Auto Accident Proves Fatal

By injuheis on January 13, 2010

A fatal car crash took the life of a motorist on Route 10 in Cabell County, West Virginia. According to wvgazette.com, the accident took place in the Salt Rock area, and involved two vehicles traveling in opposite directions. The driver of a white car lost control of the vehicle, sliding off the road. The driver of a red truck then broadsided the sliding vehicle. In addition to the fatality, one other person was injured in the crash.

While more specific details surrounding the crash were not mentioned in the article, the circumstances of any vehicular accident need to be carefully examined in order to ensure that the cause is accurately determined. In cases where one driver is deemed responsible for the accident, that driver may be held liable for damages stemming from the accident, such as property damage, medical bills pertaining to injury recovery, and other compensatory damages. Some accidents may not even be caused by motorist error, with dangerous road conditions, faulty auto parts, and other third party factors playing major roles in an accident’s occurrence. In any event, car accidents, whether they take place in West Virginia or Maryland, can be caused by a number of reasons, but negligent action is almost always at the root of an accident’s cause.

If you have been injured in a Maryland car accident, or have lost a loved one due to another person’s negligent action, please do not hesitate to contact the experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at the law office of Steven H. Heisler for a free consultation of your personal injury case. We will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will help determine where negligent action caused your injury. Call us today to ensure that your rights are upheld in your Maryland car accident or personal injury case.

Source:http://wvgazette.com/News/200911150547

Posted in Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |

SUV-Bus Accident in Baltimore County Injures Motorist

By injuheis on January 6, 2010

According to The Baltimore Sun, an auto accident involving a school bus and an SUV took place in northeastern Baltimore County. The crash occurred shortly before 8AM. While the specifics of the accident were not discussed, it was determined that it was the SUV that crashed into the bus, an indication that the driver of the SUV may have played more of a determining role in the crash.

The driver of the SUV was taken to Franklin Square Hospital Center with non-life threatening injuries. An update on the man’s condition was not made available at the time of the article. Luckily, none of the students that were being transported to the Maryland School for the Blind in Parkville were injured.

While accidents of all kinds are dangerous, those involving school buses are especially problematic, given that a large number of children are present on a school bus and are typically not wearing seatbelts. If it is determined that a school bus driver is at fault for an accident, then that driver and the school district responsible for employing the driver can be held liable for damages resulting from the accident, including costs associated with injuries and recovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will hold negligent parties accountable for their actions. If you’ve sustained an injury in an auto accident, contact our skilled Maryland auto accident attorneys today, and we’ll ensure that your rights are upheld in a court of law.

Source:http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/bal-schoolbus1111,0,6647128.story

Posted in Auto Accidents |

Contaminated Water Culprit in Maryland Legionnaire’s Outbreak

By injuheis on December 29, 2009

Premises liability is an issue that often isn’t discussed until some sort of problem arises. Properly maintaining building structures and ensuring that all inhabitants and visitors are safe should be the primary concern of building owners everywhere. However, according to the Chicago Tribune, a senior living facility in Maryland that was recently the site of a Legionnaire’s disease outbreak may have a contaminated water source that is causing people to fall ill. Clearly, this is an indication that necessary safety precautions may not have been put into place in order to fully protect residents.

According to the article, the afflicted senior living facility is 10 years old, and stands on the former site of Memorial Stadium. Initially, it was believed that the incident may have been confined to only a few rooms, possibly due to an infected heating and air-conditioning unit (each room has its own such unit), but that theory has become less likely considering that the number of infected individuals increased as time passed. The incident sparked much concern amongst elderly residents, especially considering that building management, usually quick to respond to such incidents, has been relatively lax in dispensing information to worried seniors.

Legionnaire’s disease is an affliction that generally affects individuals that are 65 years of age or older, or those individuals who already have underlying health conditions. In a facility that caters specifically to seniors, one would think that more rigorous safety measures would be taken, or at the very least regular inspections for testing the water would occur to ensure that the water supply has not been tainted in any way. When property owners fail to provide safe living conditions for their tenants, those property owners may be held liable for damages that result if their tenants become afflicted with an ailment that could have been prevented on the part of the property owner.

If you have fallen ill due to Legionnaire’s disease or any other ailment that may have been caused by negligent behavior on the part of another individual or entity, contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. Personal injury claims should not be ignored, and those responsible for your injuries or illness should be held accountable for their actions. Please call our Legionnaire’s disease attorneys today for a case consultation.

Source:http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/bal-md.hs.legionnaires16oct16,0,7986418.story

Posted in Legionnaire's Disease |

House Explosion Injures Six

By injuheis on December 23, 2009

An explosion at a Greenbrier County home resulted in at least six injuries to West Virginia residents. According to a register-herald.com report, the six individuals sustained injuries that ranged from minor to critical. The accident victims were transported to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center before being stabilized and transferred to other local area hospitals. Further updates on their conditions were unavailable.

Investigators are looking into whether or not more people were injured by the explosion, the cause of which is still unknown to investigators. If negligent action of any sort led to the accident, then the party responsible for said negligence can be held liable for damages resulting from the accident.

In the above mentioned case, if the explosion occurred due to reckless action, then the person responsible for that action may have to pay compensatory damages to individuals that were injured as a result of the accident. Only further investigation will eventually reveal the true cause of the Greenbrier explosion. In all cases of personal injury where an individual or group is responsible for an act that leads to another person’s injury, the party responsible for the act should be held legally responsible for the accident in a court of law. This does not only apply to the state of West Virginia.

If you have suffered personal injury in an explosion in Maryland, please do not hesitate to contact the experienced Maryland burn injury and explosion attorneys at the law office of Steven H. Heisler for a free case evaluation. Our skilled personal injury legal team will examine the circumstances surrounding your accident, will help determine where negligent action played a role and will hold those responsible for your injury accountable for their actions. Call Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” today to ensure that your rights are protected, and that you receive the compensation that your deserve.

Source:http://www.register-herald.com/local/local_story_327123944.html

Posted in Burns & Explosion Injuries |

Emergency Copter Crashes in Prince George County, 4 Killed

By injuheis on December 21, 2009

Once accidents occur, we entrust our well-being into the hands of emergency medical personnel to administer the care we need in order to recover. However, medical personnel aren’t immune to the dangers associated with emergency air transport, as a recent article in the Washington Post illustrates. According to the accident story, a Maryland State police helicopter crashed in Walker Mill Regional Park when the craft’s pilot chose to fly into foggy conditions, and adequate assistance was not provided by air traffic controllers. As a result, the Prince George’s County crash took the lives of four passengers (one of whom was being transported with injuries) and injured another.

It has been determined by the National Transportation Safety Board that the probable cause of the crash was pilot error. However, it has also been determined that weather information relayed to the pilot by air traffic controllers was not current, which certainly could have contributed towards the pilot’s decision to maneuver the craft through foggy conditions.

Ultimately, error on the part of state-run programs that results in injury to others may be deemed negligence on the part of the state, and damages associated with negligent behavior may be deemed the responsibility of the state or other entity responsible for the negligent action.

If you have been injured in an aviation accident, or have lost a loved one as the result of another person’s negligence, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. Steven’s experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld in a court of law. Personal injury claims and cases of wrongful death should not be ignored, and those responsible for such adverse events should be held accountable for their actions. If you’ve sustained injury or lost a loved one, please call our Maryland wrongful death lawyers today.

Source:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/27/AR2009102702111.html?hpid=sec-metro

Posted in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |

Maryland Seniors at Risk in Legionnaire’s Infected Living Facility

By injuheis on December 18, 2009

According to a Chicago Tribune article, a recent outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease has afflicted residents at a Maryland senior living facility and sparked concern amongst others. Reportedly, one person has already succumbed to the disease, while four others remain afflicted. A current investigation into the cause of the outbreak is underway, with officials from both the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Baltimore Health Department interviewing residents and testing the facility’s water source.

Legionnaire’s disease is a form of bacterial pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is often found in water sources such as hot tubs and air-conditioning cooling towers. Air-conditioning and plumbing systems are breeding grounds for the bacteria, and it is the responsibility of facilities catering to residents and visitors to ensure that such systems are in proper working order and are not harboring the airborne bacteria. Legionnaire’s disease is spread when a person inhales contaminated water droplets, and it cannot be spread from person to person.

Outbreaks of disease in any location where people are in close proximity to one another is always cause for concern. However, when a disease isn’t even spread via human interaction, but through some other more preventable component, it becomes the responsibility of the individual or entity in charge of said component to take the necessary action in order to correct the problem. Negligent behavior and failure to act should never be an excuse for another person’s pain and suffering.

If you have fallen ill due to Legionnaire’s disease or any other ailment that may have been caused by negligent behavior on the part of another person, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case. As an experienced Legionnaire’s disease lawyer, Steven H. Heisler will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. Personal injury claims should not be ignored, and those responsible for your injuries or illness should be held accountable for their actions. Please call us today for a case consultation.

Source:http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/bal-md.hs.legionnaires16oct16,0,7986418.story

Posted in Legionnaire's Disease |

Frederick County Collision Kills Damascus Motorist

By injuheis on November 10, 2009

Maryland’s local NBC affiliate’s website, your4state.co, recently reported that a two-vehicle crash that took the life of a Damascus motorist is currently being investigated. The accident took place on Bill Moxley Road in Frederick County, and involved a 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier and a 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. Authorities believe the two vehicles struck each other as they were coming over a hill. Five people were injured in the crash, with only the driver of the Cavalier succumbing to his injuries. The other accident victims riding in the Cavalier, a 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old girl, sustained injury and were taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma for treatment. The driver of the Corsica, a 51-year-old man, and his female passenger also sustained injury and were also taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma. The conditions of all individuals involved were not made public.

Although this accident is still being investigated, some sort of negligent action will undoubtedly emerge as having contributed towards its occurrence. That is, negligent action that can contribute towards an auto accident can take a variety of forms. Reckless driving is one of the primary causes of all auto accidents. Driving at speeds greater than posted limits, failing to abide to traffic signage and signals, and failure to yield the right of way to other vehicles are all ways in which negligent action can lead to an auto accident. However, negligent action on the part of local municipalities can also contribute towards an accident. Specifically, if roads are not properly maintained, potential hazards are not properly made known to motorists, or traffic signage is obscured or faded to the point that such signage is illegible and, thus cannot, be followed, then the likelihood of an accident occurring is greatly increased. Regardless of the situation though, it is always a good idea to retain the services of a skilled Maryland auto accident attorney in the event that you become involved in an auto accident.

While the cause of accidents varies from one case to the next, the root of that cause is typically steeped in negligence. If you have been injured in an auto accident, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case, and his experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. His personal injury attorneys will examine the details surrounding your auto accident, and will hold negligent contributing parties accountable for their actions. Please call us today for your free consultation.

Source:http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=82461

Posted in Accidents, Auto Accidents, Injuries, Wrongful Death |

Walkersville Man Loses Control of Vehicle on MD-194

By injuheis on November 3, 2009

According to Maryland’s local NBC affiliate’s website, your4state.com, a single vehicle car crash on MD-194 and Stauffer Road took the life of a Walkersville man. According to reports, the man was in fact speeding at the time of the accident, and lost control of his vehicle before crashing. The vehicle reportedly rolled over before it ended up in a Maryland cornfield, ejecting the driver who later died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. While investigation into the crash is continuing, it is not believed that the man was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.

Tragedies like this often result when Maryland motorists choose to drive recklessly. In this incident, though it was not reported as to whether or not the man was wearing his seatbelt, it is safe to assume that he either was not in fact wearing his seatbelt, or that the seatbelt in his vehicle failed, thus ejecting him from his vehicle. If the seatbelt did in fact fail, then the manufacturer of the seatbelt could in fact be held liable for injuries that resulted from the Walkersville man being thrown out of the vehicle. Thus, auto product liability could have very well played a hand in the man’s death, simply exasperating the fact that he was traveling recklessly down MD-194, which at this point in the investigation seems to be the main reason why the man lost control of the vehicle and crashed.

Not all traffic accidents are the same. While some are caused by the motorists themselves via dangerous driving technique, others are not the fault of motorists at all. Auto product liability is an issue that contributes towards too many accidents each year. If you have been injured in a traffic accident, and you believe that a faulty auto product may have played a contributing role in your accident, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case, and his experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. His experienced Maryland personal injury attorneys will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will hold negligent contributing parties accountable for their actions. Please call us today for your free consultation.

Source:http://your4state.com/content/fulltext/?cid=82222#

Posted in Accidents, Auto Accidents, Auto Product Liability, Personal Injury |

Unlicensed Driver Crashes into Maryland Apartment Building

By injuheis on October 30, 2009

According to the Associated Press, an auto accident involving a minivan and an apartment building took place on Good Luck Road. According to reports, the driver of the minivan was unlicensed and was apparently being taught how to drive by his friend. The unlicensed driver lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a Lanham apartment building, specifically crashing through the wall of an apartment that was occupied at the time. The resident of the apartment sustained a leg injury from debris sent flying from the crash’s impact, and is lucky to be alive. The minivan came to rest on top of the bed where the apartment resident had been reclining on just minutes before the crash occurred.

While authorities are still investigating the details of the crash, it has already been determined that the driver of the vehicle is not a United States citizen and was here illegally. On top of that, the individual instructing the unlicensed driver on how to operate the motor vehicle does not possess a license either. Both individuals face reckless endangerment charges, while the driver of the crashed vehicle also faces charges of driving without a license.

Being unlicensed, and in one case undocumented, individuals, it is safe to assume that neither negligent party involved has auto insurance. However, just because those individuals do not have insurance does not mean that the victim in this accident is not entitled to compensatory damages to help pay for his medical bills, property damage, and other costs associated with the accident. In Maryland, insurance companies are required to provide uninsured motorist coverage to ALL policy holders. While the individuals responsible for the accident are criminally charged, it is essential that the victim in this accident seek the sound legal advice of a skilled Maryland personal injury attorney.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, even if, as in this case, you weren’t even in a motor vehicle, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case, and his experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. Personal injury claims should not be ignored, and those responsible for your injuries should be held accountable for their actions. Please call us today for your free consultation.

Source:http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hT-WGg3in1dC50oMrbKk4M9cvkNAD9B5L0DO1

Posted in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury |

Drugs More Deadly Than Car Accidents, For Now

By injuheis on October 26, 2009

A recent Associated Press article revealed that the number of deaths caused by drugs is now greater than the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents in the state of Maryland. It has been speculated that more commonly prescribed painkilling opiates are to blame, and that doctors and physicians are prescribing the substances at a much greater rate than in previous years. According to an epidemiologist with the CDCP, “People see a car accident as something that might happen to them,” but may view drug overdose “as something that’s not going to happen to them.” With estimates labeling one in five U.S. adults as being prescribed an opiate of some kind each year, the question arises as to whether or not the number of motor vehicle accidents will eventually once again surpass the number of drug deaths, particularly since the likelihood of individuals driving while under the influence of prescription medication is bound to rise as the number of patients dependent on painkillers continues to increase.

The epidemiologist also added that the drop in traffic fatalities is “considered one of the great public health triumphs” in recent history, but such a drop certainly won’t benefit if more and more individuals find themselves able to easily acquire prescription painkillers. The issues of medical malpractice and reckless driving are both brought into question here. In one regard, while the vast majority of medical professionals prescribe painkillers because their patients do in fact need them, all medical personnel needs to more vigilant in deciphering between a need for medication, and an unnecessary dependency on it. Furthermore, lax judgment in regard to prescribing such medications needs to be addressed to ensure that the safety of not only the medicated individual, but of all other individuals in Maryland, is given careful consideration.

Consequently, while the number of traffic fatalities has thankfully decreased, the number of traffic accidents remains vulnerable to being negatively impacted by the increase of medicated individuals out and about on Maryland roads and highways. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of either drugs or alcohol constitutes utter reckless, and all incidents that are deemed as such become the responsibility of those individuals that chose to exhibit and partake in such dangerous behavior. Any time one person is injured because of the negligent action of another, an experienced personal injury attorney in Maryland should be consulted to ensure that the rights of the injured party are upheld in a court of law.

If you have been injured in a traffic accident, whether it was caused by an utter disregard for traffic laws or because the other party involved chose to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case, and his experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. Please call us today for your free consultation.

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Posted in Accidents, Auto Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |