http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/ Published by Silverman|Thompson|Slutkin|White en-us 2008-11-11T14:57:09-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/11/valuing_personal_injury_cases.html Experienced personal injury attorneys know there is no question asked more often and as difficult to answer than; What is my case worth? The answer to this question is based upon many factors which an experienced personal injury lawyer can... Steven D. Silverman 2008-11-11T14:57:09-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/11/standard_maryland_jury_instruc.html LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS (Maryland Civil Pattern Jury Instructions-Unless Otherwise Indicated) 1. Introduction 1:1 2. Questions of Law During Trial 1:2 3. Witness Testimony Consideration 1:3 4. Expert Opinion Testimony 1:4 5. Impartiality in Consideration 1:5 6. Inferences from Statements of... Automobile Accident Steven D. Silverman 2008-11-10T11:46:15-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/10/pursuing_an_airbag_case.html Our firm has recently had considerable success against automobile manufacturers for defective airbags. We are familiar with the technical issues involving airbags that deploy with excessive force, untimely deployment, and airbags that do not deploy at all. We represent client's... Products Liability Steven D. Silverman 2008-10-22T15:33:47-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/10/nissan_issues_massive_recall_over_airbag_problems.html Nissan recently decided to recall 204,361 vehicles from its 2007 and 2008 model years in the United States due to the possibility that a passenger side airbag could fail to deploy properly in an accident. The recall covers 2007 and... Todd M. Reinecker 2008-10-20T21:21:44-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/10/does_maryland_homeowners_insur.html Homeowners insurance, depending upon the exact language, normally excludes intentional acts by insured that cause injury. A policy that excludes coverage for “damage which is either expected or intended from the standpoint of the insured,” has been interpreted as excluding... Premises Liability Steven D. Silverman 2008-10-17T14:18:40-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/10/overview_of_maryland_wrongful.html As leading Maryland personal injury lawyers, we are often asked to explain Maryland law regarding wrongful death lawsuits. Generally, a wrongful death claim is brought by a surviving spouse, child or parent. A Survival claim is brought by the personal... Steven D. Silverman 2008-10-17T14:11:40-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/10/the_duty_of_a_landowner_to_a_trespasser_in_maryland.html A trespasser is classified as one who enters another’s property intentionally and without consent or privilege. The only duty owed to a trespasser is to “abstain from wilful or wanton misconduct.” Doehring v. Wagner, 562 A.2d 762, 767 (1989); Carroll... Premises Liability Steven D. Silverman 2008-10-17T14:00:28-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/10/5518_million_verdict_against_f.html A four year old girl and her mother were severely injured when an individual, employed by the federal government, ran a red light and broad-sided the SUV in which the toddler and her mother were traveling. After the collision, the... Automobile Accident Todd M. Reinecker 2008-10-14T21:48:11-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/09/medevac_helicopter_crash_a_horrific_tragedy.html All of Maryland is deeply saddened by the weekend crash of a Maryland medical evacuation helicopter over the weekend. Four people were killed in the late-night crash in Prince George's County, Maryland. The Baltimore Sun reports the victims included the... Personal Injury Steven D. Silverman 2008-09-29T10:53:39-05:00 http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/2008/09/interpleader_actions_in_maryla_1.html Occasionally in Maryland personal injury claims, a situation arises when one or more insurance companies agree to pay their entire policy to the claimant(s), but are unable to do so without exposing itself to potential liability. This situation often occurs... Insurance Carriers Steven D. Silverman 2008-09-19T14:28:40-05:00