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What Maryland Crash Victims Should Know About Liability For Wintertime Crashes
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on February 08, 2024Mid-January saw some treacherous road conditions across the Maryland, Viriginia and Washington DC areas. Winter weather conditions can be so dangerous that some drivers may think they can blame a crash on these conditions. Below, the experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl discuss liability for crashes during this […]
Read moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Claim for Vocal Cord Paralysis?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 19, 2024Vocal cord paralysis takes away a victim’s ability to speak, which has devastating consequences for their personal and professional lives. While this injury can have various causes, sometimes it results from medical malpractice. For example, medical malpractice during certain types of surgeries could paralyze the vocal cords. If you are dealing with vocal cord paralysis […]
Read moreWhy Are Drivers More Likely To Get Into Car Accidents When They Are Close to Their Homes?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on January 12, 2024Many drivers relax when they are on the familiar roads near their homes. It is only natural to feel there is much less risk of a collision when you have used these streets many times before. Unfortunately, research contradicts this widely held belief. Drivers may be more reckless when they are closer to home. In […]
Read moreCan You File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Complications From Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on January 05, 2024As America’s obesity epidemic continues to worsen, more people are opting for gastric bypass surgery, also known as bariatric surgery. These patients are often unable to lose weight using other treatments, and remaining obese is extremely dangerous for their long-term health. While gastric bypass surgery helps people lose a lot of weight quickly, the procedure […]
Read moreWhat if I Missed Work After a Car Crash Injury? Can I Seek Compensation For Lost Wages?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on December 14, 2023Many car crash victims miss at least a few days of work while they are recovering from their injuries. Victims with more severe injuries may miss much more than that. You may also have to take time away from your job to go to the doctor, such as for follow-up appointments for physical therapy to […]
Read moreWhat Injured Victims Should Know About Medical Malpractice Arbitration in Maryland
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on December 07, 2023Most Maryland medical malpractice cases are resolved by a jury in a courtroom, but some are resolved via alternative dispute resolution. One type of alternative dispute resolution that is common in medical malpractice cases is arbitration. While there may be some advantages to medical malpractice arbitration, there are also significant disadvantages. At The Law Offices […]
Read moreIs It Ever Too Late to Call a Lawyer After a Car Crash in Maryland?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on November 22, 2023Some car crash victims call a lawyer right after the accident. Others may wait a few days or weeks to contact a lawyer. Unfortunately, there are also some crash victims who wait until the insurance company denies their claim. It is possible to wait too long to call a lawyer after being involved in a […]
Read moreMedical Malpractice in Telemedicine: Can Victims Take Legal Action?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on November 16, 2023Patients have been able to use telemedicine for more than 20 years, but it has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic. While telehealth/telemedicine offers many benefits for those who need medical care, including cheaper cost and convenience, there are also risks. For example, doctors might misdiagnose an illness, which could have serious or even […]
Read moreA Doctor Failed to Monitor My Loved One. Can I File a Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Medical Malpractice Published on November 09, 2023Doctors and other health care providers have many responsibilities beyond diagnosing and treating patients, including monitoring patients who are receiving treatment. When health care providers fail to monitor patients, the results can be catastrophic or even fatal. Patients who were injured because of a failure to monitor may be able to file a Maryland medical […]
Read moreDoes the Age of a Maryland Injury Victim Affect the Value of a Claim for Compensation?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on October 30, 2023Many of us would like to believe age is nothing but a number, but we know it is not true. An individual’s age can tell you a lot about them. For example, children are not going to be engaged in the same activities as retirees. Age can also affect the value of a personal injury […]
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