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Can You Live in a House with Lead Paint or Does it all Need to be Removed?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Lead Paint Poisoning Published on January 17, 2022Lead poisoning is extremely dangerous, as it can cause severe health problems, particularly in children. Adults can suffer reproductive problems, cognitive issues and high blood pressure, while children could develop learning disabilities and impaired growth. If you live in a house with lead paint, it is important to take the proper steps to remove it […]
Read moreEvaluating the Need for Future Medical Treatment for Injury Victims
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on January 07, 2022One of the most important questions to answer during an injury claim is: How severe are the victim’s injuries? This is not only important from the standpoint of medical treatment, but also from the standpoint of the value of the claim. Your attorney needs to know how severe your injuries are and how long they […]
Read moreLiability for a Maryland Car Crash Involving a Tire Blowout
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on December 21, 2021Did you know there are approximately 78,000 car crashes each year caused by bad tires? These crashes can be very dangerous – in 2017 alone, there were 738 deaths caused by unsafe tire crashes in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These statistics include crashes caused by tire blowouts. Some tire blowouts […]
Read moreAre Mesothelioma Survival Rates Improved with Immunotherapy?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on December 07, 2021Many symptoms of mesothelioma are also symptoms of other conditions, which is part of the reason this condition often goes undiagnosed until it reaches the later stages. By the time many are diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, surgery is no longer an option. For patients in this situation, there are some new treatment options that have […]
Read moreHow Car Accident Reconstruction May be Used to Validate an Injury Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 30, 2021Sometimes it is tough to assign fault for a crash. The drivers involved may have different stories or not remember much. There may not be any witnesses, and even if there are, their accounts may be unreliable at best. Your attorney might not get to the scene until it has been cleaned up, which can […]
Read moreQuestions Crash Victims Should Have About a Settlement Offer
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 24, 2021The purpose of a car insurance settlement is not only to compensate the victim, but also to release the insurance company and at-fault driver from any future liability for the accident. Once a settlement is signed by the victim, he or she cannot recover any more compensation from the insurance company. Victims need to be […]
Read moreWhy a Biopsy May be Essential for Making a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on November 05, 2021Mesothelioma can be difficult to diagnose, as the symptoms it causes are like symptoms caused by many other illnesses. That is why patients need to see a doctor who regularly treats patients suffering from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related medical issues. While one of the first steps doctors may take is ordering various tests, like X-rays, […]
Read moreWhy Soft-Tissue Injury Claims can be Difficult to Prove
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on October 20, 2021There is a widely held misconception that many soft-tissue injuries are not that serious. Many people think an injury must not be that bad if there are no broken bones. While there may be times when this is true, soft-tissue injuries can be just as debilitating as a fractured bone injury. Soft-tissue injury victims could […]
Read moreHow Witnesses May Help Strengthen a Mesothelioma Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Published on October 12, 2021Clear, credible testimony from witnesses can be a vital part of validating a mesothelioma claim. This may include eyewitnesses and subject matter experts who can speak to the victim’s diagnosis and damages created by that diagnosis. Even if your case does not go to trial, witnesses may testify in a deposition and the things they […]
Read moreCan Employers be Held Liable for Workers’ Exposure to Lead?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Lead Paint Poisoning Published on October 08, 2021An employer could be held liable if the victim’s attorney can prove the victim was exposed to lead due to the employer’s negligence. For example, your lawyer may be able to prove negligence by proving your employer violated federal laws designed to protect workers from lead exposure. Below, our experienced Maryland lead paint poisoning lawyers discuss employer […]
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