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Common Crash Causes

By Hasson D. Barnes |

The life of a 30-year-old man was cut short in January 2021 through no fault of his own. Luke Souders was rear-ended on 1-95, leading to a chain reaction that involved multiple vehicles. One other person was hospitalized due to the incident.  The prevalence of serious traffic accidents on Maryland roadways gives reason for… Read More »

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Tractor-Trailer Accidents

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Any traffic accident is frightening, perhaps none more than accidents involving tractor-trailers.  The size and power of these big rigs can overwhelm smaller vehicles, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of everyone involved.  If you or a loved one has been involved in such an accident, having a hard-hitting personal injury attorney in your corner… Read More »

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The Cost of Running Red Lights

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Anita Marie Leach was having a typical day as she drove along Courtleigh Drive one November day.  Until it wasn’t.  Leach’s vehicle was decimated when the driver of a box truck careened through a solid red light, killing Leach and injuring a passenger.  The truck driver was immediately charged with negligent vehicular manslaughter and… Read More »

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Injured In A Motorcycle Accident?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

A Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride ended in tragedy when decorated Staff Sergeant Aubrey Mitsch of the Maryland National Guard was killed in October 2020. Mitsch’s motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that was changing lanes on I-95 in Delaware.  The driver of the vehicle merged into traffic and did not see Mitsch on her… Read More »

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Dealing with A Traumatic Brain Injury

By Hasson D. Barnes |

If a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you are likely beginning to come to terms with the severity of the condition.  Like 1.5 million Americans who experienced a TBI this year, some sort of event impacting the brain changed life forever.  If you or a family member has been the… Read More »

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Negligence Leads to Boating Injuries

By Hasson D. Barnes |

As two women boarded a pontoon boat in Ocean City, they were struck by the rotating propeller, incurring serious, though not life-threatening injuries. As a result of the incident, the boat operator was charged with negligent operation of a vessel.  If you have experienced serious injuries due to the negligence of another person, you… Read More »

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Drugged Driving is Dangerous

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Drivers make poor choices every day.  One of the most dangerous involves the use of drugs before getting behind the wheel. Whether the drug is illegal or a prescription, when the effects impair the driver, it puts everyone at risk.  If you or a loved one has been seriously harmed by a drugged driver,… Read More »

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When Altercations Lead to Serious Personal Injury

By Hasson D. Barnes |

Who among us hasn’t had a difference of opinion with a fellow colleague, neighbor, friend, or stranger?  To be sure, the world is fraught with a variety of perceptions, sensitivities, and perspectives.  But what happens when a disagreement leads to a physical altercation?  If serious harm is the result, the assistance of an experienced… Read More »

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Hurt In A Pedestrian Accident?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

When 66-year-old Kirk Hilton entered a crosswalk on Baltimore Avenue one June morning, he could not have imagined that it would be the last thing he ever did.  A vehicle traveling along the road collided with him, taking his life.  If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or death in an… Read More »

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Will Reopening the Economy Justify Personal Injury Lawsuits?

By Hasson D. Barnes |

As of May 5, 2020, the majority of people in the US were not in favor of reopening the economy in the wake of the Coronavirus, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll.  Over half of citizens are currently uncomfortable taking care of basic necessities, such as grocery shopping, while nearly 70 percent… Read More »

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