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Cruising along Interstate 95 near Baltimore can quickly turn from a routine commute into a nightmare. Due to heavy commuter congestion and massive commercial shipping corridors, I-95 is a frequent site for multi-vehicle pileups. If you are caught in one of these chain-reaction crashes, the physical and emotional trauma is bad enough—but the legal aftermath…
READ MOREImagine standing on a balcony, enjoying a warm Maryland evening, only for the floor to suddenly give way beneath you. It sounds like a nightmare, but structural collapses—from corroded balconies and rotted decks to defective stairwells—happen far more often than they should. When a structure fails, the injuries are almost always catastrophic, leaving victims with…
READ MOREWhen a routine police interaction turns into a violent nightmare, the line between law enforcement and outright brutality can blur in an instant. This is tragically true when it comes to the deployment of police K-9 units. While police dogs are highly trained assets meant for tracking and detection, their jaws exert tremendous force, capable…
READ MOREBeyond the Prison Gates: Addressing Cruel and Unusual Punishment in Maryland Correctional Facilities
The Eighth Amendment protects every person from cruel and unusual punishment, but for far too many individuals inside Maryland correctional facilities, those words feel like an empty promise. When the steel doors close, accountability shouldn’t vanish. Yet, systemic failures continue to plague our state’s prison systems, putting human lives, dignity, and basic constitutional rights at…
READ MOREImagine walking into a store and being charged more than the person in front of you simply because an algorithm decided you could afford it. This isn’t a futuristic dystopia; it is the current reality of “surveillance pricing.” As companies harness massive troves of your personal data to set individualized prices, they often cross the…
READ MOREThe rapid shift toward virtual healthcare has changed how you interact with your doctor, but it hasn’t changed the standard of care you deserve. While logging onto a video call from your living room is convenient, the physical distance between you and a provider creates a unique set of risks. At Murphy, Falcon & Murphy,…
READ MOREExpectant parents in Baltimore enter the delivery room with a mix of excitement and nerves, trusting that the medical team will make the right calls to keep both mother and baby safe. However, one of the most dangerous phrases in a labor and delivery unit is “wait and see.” When a baby is in distress,…
READ MOREIn the age of smartphones, your mobile device is more than just a communication tool—it is a powerful instrument for accountability. In Baltimore, a city with a complex history regarding law enforcement transparency, knowing your right to record is essential. If you witness or are involved in a police interaction, your footage could be the…
READ MOREVictims of excessive force are often fighting much more than just an individual; they are taking on an entire system designed to protect its own. In Maryland, this phenomenon is frequently referred to as the “Blue Wall of Silence.” This unwritten code of conduct among law enforcement officers can make it nearly impossible for the…
READ MOREWalking down a street in Baltimore, you likely never expect your freedom to be stripped away without cause. A false arrest is more than just a legal error; it is a traumatic violation of your civil rights that can derail your career, your reputation, and your mental health. At Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, we believe…
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