Maryland Personal Injury Blog

Maryland to Ban Texting!

By injuheis on April 28, 2009

WUSA 9 reports in a story that the Maryland Senate gave preliminary approval to ban text messaging while driving. According to an article in the Baltimore Sun on March 13, 2009, talking on your cell phone while driving is still legal for drivers over 18, so some may argue that talking is still more of a danger than texting because it is more common.

Cell phone usage while operating a motor vehicle continues to be a hot topic. So why ban texting and not all usage of a cell phone while driving? The Senate isn’t sure how the texting law will be enforced since it will be hard for officers to differentiate between drivers making a call and texting; however, they still argue that texting is more distracting and therefore poses more of a threat. Lawmakers are creating a maximum fine of $500 for violations.

Experienced Maryland personal injury attorney Steven H. Heisler reminds all drivers to stay safe by driving in accordance to Maryland state laws and free from distractions to ensure safety on the roads.

If you are or have been involved in a personal injury incident where one or more of the parties were distracted by cell phone usage while operating a vehicle, it is wise to seek legal counsel to make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Attorney Heisler has been helping Maryland personal injury victims for many years and has the experience and resources to help you navigate the legal system. For a free consultation with skilled Maryland automobile accident lawyer Steven H. Heisler, call him today at 877-228-4878.

Posted in Auto Accidents, Maryland Laws |

Maryland Bike Safety Warning for Spring Time Bicycling

By injuheis on April 23, 2009

With the spring and summer seasons fast approaching, pedestrians will be trading in their bus passes and vehicles for bicycles. Bicycle riding is more prevalent than ever these days and can be quite dangerous when the riding laws are not obeyed.

The Maryland Department of Transportation would like to refresh the memory of Maryland bike enthusiasts on all safety precautions and rules when riding. Some of these safety rules and warnings are:

• Bicyclists are not permitted to ride on the sidewalks to ensure the safety of pedestrians
• All cyclists should take the upmost precautions when riding in the streets with automobiles to help prevent car accidents in Maryland
• Cyclists should remember to ride their bikes along with traffic and obey all street lights and signs
• Even though the Maryland bicycle laws state that all cyclists under the age of 16 must wear a helmet when riding, it is wise for cyclists of all ages to wear a helmet to prevent injuries in the event of an accident

If you are or have been hurt in a bike accident or a pedestrian accident in Maryland where your rights were violated, a knowledgeable  injury attorney such as Steven H. Heisler can provide you with the legal advice that you need. Mr. Heisler has the experience and resources to help you get the monetary compensation you deserve for your injuries or loss. For a free consultation with skilled Maryland personal injury lawyer, Steven H. Heisler, call him today at 877-228-4878.

Posted in Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury |

Howard County Fatal Car Accident: Martinsburg Man Accepts Alford Plea

By injuheis on April 21, 2009

A West Virginia man has entered an Alford plea in connection with an auto accident in Maryland that claimed the life of one man and injured four other people.  According to this WHSV Channel 3 report, Joel Wareham, 22, of Martinsburg, admitted that the State of Maryland had ample evidence to convict him of negligent homicide, but did not admit any guilt for causing the accident.

The car accident occurred August 14 in Lisbon when Wareham allegedly crossed the center line on Frederick Road and struck a Ford Explorer head-on, killing 64-year-old Milton Bowens, Sr., and injuring four other passengers. Sentencing is scheduled for April 16.

Negligent drivers and drivers operating their vehicles while intoxicated are responsible for countless Maryland auto accidents each year that claim lives and cause life-changing injuries. Victims of these car accidents must contend with lengthy and expensive hospital stays, costly medication, loss of income, and physical therapy. For over twenty years, top Maryland personal injury attorney Steven H. Heisler has been helping car accident victims receive compensation for their injuries to offset medical costs and other expenses.

Steven H. Heisler is dedicated to assisting car accident victims claim their rightful compensation. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, call skilled auto accident lawyer in Maryland Steven H. Heisler for a free consultation at 877.228.4878.

Posted in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury |

Maryland Auto Accident Claims Life of Teenager

By injuheis on April 16, 2009

A Maryland auto accident has claimed the life of a 17-year-old, according to this article from Gazette.Net. Montgomery County Police are still investigating the accident but say that Thiago Andrade, 17, a former Ridgefield resident, was riding in a car when it left the road, struck a tree, and ejected him back onto the road. Law enforcement officials say that the accident occurred around 12:38 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2009. A 2003 Toyota Camry driven by a friend of Andrade’s was eastbound on Veirs Mill Road in Rockville when the Camry struck the right-hand curb, left the roadway, struck a tree, and was torn apart by the impact.

Police say that the auto accident in Maryland is still being investigated, but damage to the car was consistent with a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The name of the Camry’s driver has not been released, but officials say he was also a 17-year-old and is hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. A spokesperson with the Montgomery County Police said, “There are rumors circulating among high school students that there was a speed contest happening, and we are asking anyone with information to call us.”

Drivers who are traveling at excessive speeds and operating their vehicle in a reckless manner put pedestrians and other drivers at considerable risk, and many times this is regarded as negligent behavior. If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed due to driver negligence, top Maryland car accident attorney Steven H. Heisler may be able to help.

For over twenty years, Maryland auto accident lawyer Steven H. Heisler has been helping victims recover compensation to assist with medical bills and other expenses. In that time, he has recovered millions in settlements from rich insurance companies who tried to pressure victims to settle out of court. For a free consultation with experienced Maryland personal injury attorney Steven H. Heisler, call his law office today at 877.228.4878!

Posted in Auto Accidents |

Maryland Auto Accident of Berkeley County Stolen Vehicle Results in Two Arrests

By injuheis on April 14, 2009

A suspected stolen vehicle involved in a Maryland car crash resulted in an air and ground search for two suspects early on the morning of February 9, 2009. Maryland State Police responded to reports of a car crash near the 46-mile marker on I-70 West around 4:30 that morning. When they arrived, they found that the vehicle’s occupants had fled from the scene and the car was unattended.

After running a routine registration check, officials discovered that the crashed car from the auto accident in Maryland had been reported stolen in Berkeley County earlier in the month. Two people walking along US 40 a short distance away were taken in for questioning. The suspects were a juvenile female from Martinsburg and 18-year-old Desmond Davis from Martinsburg. Police found marijuana under the driver’s seat of the crashed vehicle and charged the juvenile female with leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license, motor vehicle theft, possession of marijuana, negligent driving, and related charges.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the car accident but every day, people in Maryland are hurt and killed by negligent drivers and drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Their injuries often result in costly hospital stays, expensive medication, rehabilitation regimens, and loss of income. Experienced Maryland auto accident attorney Steven H. Heisler has been helping car crash victims receive compensation to help pay steep medical bills and other expenses for over twenty years.

Skilled personal injury lawyer in Maryland, Steven H. Heisler, can stand up for you when you are least able to do so and will work hard to ensure that you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. In over two decades of practicing law, he has helped clients receive millions of dollars in settlements and he can help you too. If you or someone you care for has been injured in an auto accident involving another driver’s negligence or driving under the influence, call Maryland car accident lawyer Steven H. Heisler today at 877.228.4878.

Posted in Auto Accidents |

Maryland Auto Accident Injures Delaware Man

By injuheis on April 9, 2009

According to an article from Delaware Online, a one-vehicle crash early on the morning of February 11, 2009, resulted in injuries for a Delaware man. Maryland State Police officials say that Matthew Paret, 36, of the Camden-Wyoming area was traveling eastbound on Sudlersville Road when he lost control of his Honda automobile about 10 miles west of Cheswold.

Around 1:30 in the morning, police and paramedics were called to investigate an auto accident in Maryland near the intersection of Sudlersville and Anderson Corner Roads. They found Paret’s grey Honda overturned in a ditch. Paret’s condition is not known, but his injuries were severe enough to warrant a medical evacuation by air to Baltimore Shock Trauma for treatment. Officials have not yet determined what caused Paret to lose control of his car, roll several times, and end up overturned in the ditch.

Maryland police and other emergency response personnel respond to countless auto accidents every year and many of these accidents are caused by negligence and drivers operating their vehicles while intoxicated. Many times, these accidents result in injuries and even death, leaving other drivers, victims and their families with steep medical bills and pressure from rich insurance companies to settle out of court.

If you or someone you care for has been injured or killed in a car crash, the top auto accident attorney in Maryland, Steven H. Heisler may be able to help. He has been helping people who have suffered personal injuries get the compensation from insurance companies that they deserve for over two decades. For a free consultation with skilled Maryland personal injury lawyer Steven H. Heisler, call his law office today at 877.228.4878!

Posted in Auto Accidents |

Maryland Car Crash Kills Teen, Friends and Family Mourn

By injuheis on April 7, 2009

One teenager was injured and another killed in an early morning car accident in Maryland on February 9, 2009, according to this Herald-Mail article. Officials from the Maryland State Police say that Andrew Jackson Jones, 18, of Hagerstown, MD, was traveling on Jefferson Boulevard around 4 a.m. when he lost control of his Chevy Blazer. Law enforcement officials claim that Jones’ Blazer overturned and caught fire after he lost control of the vehicle.

As the Blazer rolled, Jones was partially ejected from his vehicle and suffered severe injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. A 15-year-old, whose name is being withheld by authorities, was in Jones’ vehicle when it rolled and was sent to Washington County Hospital with minor injuries. Maryland State Police officials say that alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the accident.

Every year far too many young drivers are killed and injured in Maryland car accidents. Despite concerted efforts by parents, law enforcement officials, and school officials to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving, too many kids lose their lives from driving recklessly or the negligence of other drivers.

Skilled Maryland personal injury attorney, Steven H. Heisler, has been helping auto accident victims for many years and has the knowledge and experience to take on the rich insurance companies. If you or someone you care for has been injured in a Maryland car accident, he may be able to help you recover compensation for medical costs and other expenses. For experienced legal representation that will protect your rights, call the top  car accident lawyer in Maryland, Steven H. Heisler, today at 877.228.4878 to schedule a free consultation.

Posted in Auto Accidents, Personal Injury |

Annapolis Crane Accident Sends Man to Hospital with Critical Injuries

By injuheis on April 2, 2009

A man injured in an Annapolis crane accident on Thursday, February 5, 2009, was reported to be stable but in critical condition, according to hospital officials with the Maryland Shock Trauma Center. A recent article in the Baltimore Sun said that Edward Cifaldo, 46, of Red Lion, PA, was sitting in the cab of a large construction crane that was lifting heating and cooling units onto the roof of a fitness center under construction.

At the time of the report, it was not yet clear how or why the Maryland construction accident occurred, but officials say that a pulley and other heavy equipment fell onto the cab of the crane, which caused Cifaldo to suffer critical injuries. Emergency personnel responding to the scene of the crane accident helped extricate Cifaldo from the wreckage of the crane’s cab and he was airlifted by helicopter to Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

The construction accident took place at the Annapolis Towne Center in Parole. This same development was the site of a fatal construction accident 10 months earlier when a crane at the site was being dismantled and a piece of the crane fell on a man and trapped him.

The top personal injury attorney in Maryland, Steven H. Heisler, has been helping victims of construction accidents for many years. Construction accidents in Maryland and around the country often lead to very serious injuries and even death the as result of human error, unsafe working environments, and other conditions that cause workers to be exposed to serious injury.

Through Steven H. Heisler’s experience and legal knowledge, some people who suffered injuries in Maryland construction accidents have been able to receive financial compensation to help offset medical and other expenses. For a free consultation with experienced Maryland construction accident lawyer Steven H. Heisler, call his law office today at 877.228.4878.

Posted in Construction Accident, Personal Injury |