Personal Injury

What Is Personal Injury Law? “Personal injury” is a common legal term used to describe harm to one’s body, mind, or emotional well-being. Personal injury law is the broad branch of law that handles conflicts where one person (intentionally or inadvertently) causes suffering, harm, injury, or unfair loss to another. It is closely related to…

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How Toxic is Athlete Culture in 2018?

Athlete culture refers to the atmosphere surrounding today’s amateur and professional athletes. Engaging in sports today doesn’t just involve teamwork or trying hard – instead, athleticism has taken on an entirely new culture. Unfortunately, this culture can be very toxic to some. Many athletes have suffered serious injuries over the last few years due to…

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Why It’s Important to Monitor Teachers and Coaches

Student-athletes have a lot on their plates. They are juggling their academic careers, sports practices, personal lives, and – for many of them – part-time jobs. Sometimes, especially in unsafe conditions, student athletes can suffer serious and even fatal injuries while on the field. Many serious injuries and illnesses happen during practices, not games. Such…

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Help to Overcome a Fear of Swimming

Aquaphobia, or a fear of water, can translate into a fear of swimming and a fear of drowning. These are common fears that affect thousands of people around the world. Being afraid to get in the water, however, can put a damper on your summer. If you or your child is trying to overcome a…

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How Common Is It for Police to Plant Evidence in Baltimore?

Planting evidence means to establish proof of someone’s guilt by changing or adding false evidence to the scene of the crime. It is an illegal practice that can lead to the courts wrongfully convicting an innocent person. Police officers, the ones employed to protect and serve the people of Baltimore, might be the last people…

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How to Handle a Traffic Stop With Drugs in the Car

A routine traffic stop happens to everyone at one time or another. On the other hand, you may face serious consequences if you face a traffic stop with drugs in your vehicle. Knowing how to proceed could provide valuable help to your situation, especially if it results in a criminal charge. Here are a few…

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Equifax Data Breach: What You Need to Know

In 2017, Equifax consumers suffered a massive data breach, which affected more than 147 million consumers (about half the country). Among other things, the hackers stole driver’s license information from the major credit reporting company’s database. Equifax, Inc., began sending written letters to affected consumers by U.S. mail on March 1, 2018. Learn your rights,…

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Affected by a Data Breach? What A Lawyer Can Do For You.

Data breaches are more than just invasions of privacy. They can result in significant financial losses, stolen identities, and harm to your reputation. Large-scale data breaches such as the recent Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal can affect tens of millions of innocent people at once. Contact the office of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy free legal consultation…

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Do Minor Accidents Need to Be Reported in Maryland?

Most Baltimore car accidents are minor and don’t involve injuries, but even minor accidents can cause property damage. It’s quite common to wonder whether reporting an accident is necessary for a small fender-bender. In Maryland, code 20-107 governs accidents and accident reporting. The law requires that people in a car accident filing an accident report…

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What to Do If You Slip and Fall in a Store

If you have suffered a personal injury in a slip and fall accident, talk with a Baltimore injury attorney; it may have been due to someone else’s failure to provide a safe environment. Filing a lawsuit is often the only way for you to receive compensation for the expense of medical care and lost wages.…

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