Maryland Injury Law Center

December 17, 2024

Depo-Provera Lawsuits

Depo-Provera is a contraceptive injection, often referred to as the “birth control shot,” that has been available for many years. Recent scientific research has linked Depo-Provera to an increased risk of brain tumors.

Women who used Depo-Provera and later developed a brain tumor may be eligible to file product liability lawsuits and seek financial compensation from the drug’s manufacturer, Pfizer. This new evidence is expected to trigger a surge in Depo-Provera lawsuits nationwide.

This page will discuss the Depo-Provera brain tumor lawsuits, including information on potential settlement values.

December 9, 2024

How to Admit Photographs Into Evidence

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Pictures often become pivotal pieces of evidence in personal injury cases, especially in car and truck accident litigation. But how those photos are used—and whether they can be tied to the plaintiff’s injuries—can significantly sway a case.

This page is a guide to admitting photos into evidence. Our focus here is admitting property damage photographs into evidence. But you lay the foundation the same way for any photographs.

Admitting a photograph may seem straightforward, but the foundation must be carefully laid. Questions must confirm the photograph’s authenticity and accuracy, as well as rule out alterations or misleading representations. From the initial, “Are you familiar with this photograph?” to the final request to admit the image as evidence, this process is all about laying the proper foundation and ensuring the jury can trust what they see.

December 8, 2024

Truck Wreck Settlement Value Statistics

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, we will look at the settlement payout value of truck accident personal injury cases.

Truck Accident Settlement Statistics

A recent Jury Verdict Research study of trucking accidents found that truck accident victims recover damages in 60% of personal injury trials and receive a median compensatory award of $90,000. I find the 60% number a surprise. With all the weapons plaintiffs’ lawyers have now to prove a case — and figure out if we have one in the first place — it is hard to fathom how we can lose 40% of these cases.

December 8, 2024

Liposuction Malpractice Verdict and Appellate Opinion

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

In a new unreported Maryland Appellate Court opinion, the court reversed the trial court’s reduction of damages in a liposuction medical malpractice lawsuit. We will also look at recent liposuction settlements and verdicts.

Facts of Blackston v. Doctor’s Weight Loss Centers

This is a somewhat rare case where malpractice occurs in one state and the doctor is sued in another The claim involves a patient who underwent a liposuction procedure in Alexandria, Virginia, and subsequently suffered permanent physical and emotional injuries.

December 8, 2024

Firefighting Foam Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Firefighting foam (aqueous film-forming foam “AFFF”)) is a chemical product that has been used for years by firemen and in other commercial applications to extinguish fires.

However, various studies have recently shown that chronic use or exposure to firefighting can cause certain types of cancer. This discovery has led to a wave of firefighting foam lawsuits by former firemen and others who developed cancer after long periods of occupational exposure to AFF.

Our lawyers are accepting new clients in all 50 states for inclusion in the nationwide AFFF class action lawsuit.

December 7, 2024

Maryland Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Churches

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Miller & Zois’ clergy sexual abuse lawyers help victims of sexual abuse committed by clergy who abused their authority in the worst way imaginable. These lawsuits are against not only church officials but against the churches themselves. The crimes committed in sexual abuse cases do more than violate Maryland law. They involve unimaginable cruelty and evil.

Maryland Clergy Sex Abuse Lawsuit News & Updates

September 10, 2024 – Maryland High Court Hears Arguments on CVA Challenge

December 6, 2024

Maryland Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Settlement Amounts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This post is about calculating wrongful death settlement compensation payouts in Maryland. Our lawyers have handled scores of wrongful death malpractice lawsuits in Maryland and have developed a strong sense for what settlement amounts and jury payouts you can expect if you have a claim.

Wrongful Death Malpractice Settlement Amounts

What is the average settlement amount for wrongful death medical malpractice cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia?

December 6, 2024

Pressure Cooker Injury Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Pressure cookers have been causing devastating harm to their users. This has led to defective pressure cooker injury lawsuits. Our lawyers are handling pressure cooker injury claims not only in Maryland but around the country.

With over 53 million Americans owning some brand of a pressure cooker, the safety of the cookers is a huge concern. It is an incredibly flexible weapon in cooking. But the rush to grab profits in this competitive market has led some manufacturers to cut corners. Since 2006, many different brands of pressure cookers have been recalled for many reasons regarding their safety. The impact of these recalls and the harm pressure cookers are causing is concerning. Defective pressure cookers too often lead to serious and avoidable injuries.

Call us at 800-883-8082 or get a free consultation online if you believe you may have a viable pressure cooker lawsuit.

December 6, 2024

Stroke Related Medical Malpractice Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Medical malpractice cases involving a stroke can be a challenge. Stroke cases are difficult to prove. Are there viable cases? Absolutely. On this page, we will look at medical malpractice cases involving stroke diagnostic errors and the average settlement value of these cases.

This post is for lawyers who are getting stroke misdiagnosis cases but do not know whether the claim is viable. There are common threads that run through the most successful stroke misdiagnosis/failure to treat cases. Cases that result in a settlement or a jury verdict for the plaintiff are usually one of these two breeds: Failing to prevent a stroke and failing to treat a stroke once it has occurred. Continue reading

December 6, 2024

Severe Leg Injury: Verdicts Statistics

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page we will look at tort cases involving severe leg injuries and the average settlement and verdict payouts in these cases.

Types of Severe Leg Injuries

Severe leg injuries encompass a range of conditions, obviously. When our lawyers use the term, we are talking about leg injuries that significantly impact mobility, quality of life, and long-term health.