Category Archives: Wrongful Death
5 Questions to Understand Wrongful Death in Maryland
A central tenet in Maryland personal injury law involves the concept of wrongful death. On a larger level, wrongful death and survival actions allow family members to recover compensation for the death of a loved one. To gain a deep appreciation of this legal issue, the following questions and answers will provide an overview… Read More »
Wrongful Death Action Filed Against Maryland Transportation Authority Police
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) police face a wrongful death lawsuit in Baltimore City Circuit Court after a high-speed chase left two people dead and four injured, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. The surviving family members of one woman are seeking $75,000 in damages, arguing negligence on the part of the… Read More »
Fatal Car Accident in Maryland Kills FBI Agent and Fire Official
A car accident in Rockville, Maryland, turned into a deadly affair that claimed the lives of an FBI agent and a deputy chief state fire marshal, as reported by WBAL-TV. Authorities continue to investigate the possibility of certain traffic offenses or even wrongful death. This accident in question occurred on December 9, 2017, at… Read More »
Crime Victim’s Family Awarded $850,000 in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
After deliberating on the evidence in a wrongful death lawsuit, a Baltimore city jury awarded the family of a crime victim $850,000, as reported by The Baltimore Sun. The crime victim died as a result of fatal gunshot wounds from her husband, a Baltimore police officer. The crime in question occurred on May 7,… Read More »
How Does Maryland Deal With Wrongful Death?
Today we will explore an important topic in Maryland personal injury law – wrongful death. Specifically, we will explore the legal conditions under which surviving family members can recover for losses related to the death of their loved one. What does Wrongful Death Mean in Maryland? Code of Maryland Section 3–904 outlines the state-specific… Read More »
