For people of all ages, one of the highlights of summer is visiting Maryland's Six Flags Amusement Park to ride the roller coasters and enjoy the water attractions. Visitors line up each day to experience the thrill rides which take park-goers at dashingly fast speeds up and over loop-the-loops and around hair raising curves. Amusement parks are supposed to be safe and routinely inspected by owners who do not wish to risk a lawsuit based on premises liability; attendees can enjoy all the excitement with no risk of injury. But is that always true?
Woman dies in Baltimore jail after being denied medical treatment
As temperatures in Maryland heat up and summer really sets in, there may be increased focused on who or what is left inside a car on a hot summer day. Along with being careful about leaving small children in a hot car, pet owners are also encouraged to avoid animal cruelty charges by bringing pets inside with them. Recently, a Baltimore woman was charged with animal cruelty after one of her two dogs died in her car while she slept in a motel room.
Prison workers in Maryland injured on the job
Working as a correctional officer at a maximum security prison can be fraught with danger. By definition, a prison population is filled with people who do not want to be locked up and are frustrated with the wardens whose job it is to keep order. Many, if not most, of the prisoners are capable of violence, and they can have anger or mental health issues. When a correctional officer suffers a work-related injury, the damage can be severe or even deadly.
Fourth of July car accident in Baltimore County injures man
Summer holidays are a great time to get together with friends and family. Whether it is Memorial Day to kick off the summer, Labor Day to end the summer, or the Fourth of July, everyone likes a good party, barbeque, or trip to the local pub with buddies. Unfortunately, law enforcement is aware that these gatherings often involve drinking excessive alcohol. Every year, summer holiday revelers cause drunk driving car accidents that result in injuries and deaths.
Premises liability case results in $400,000 jury award
Premises liability claims are designed to compensate people when they get hurt due to a property owner’s negligence. For instance, an injured person can file a premises liability lawsuit against a Baltimore area business if icy sidewalks or inadequate lighting cause a slip-and-fall accident. A grocery store or shopping mall owner who fails to set out signage warning of wet floors could be held responsible for resulting injuries to its patrons.
