Foran & Foran, P.A.

01/24/2025

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Maryland Car Accident Lawyer - http://foranlaw.com - handles medical malpractice; workers compensation; and catastrophic injury cases. (301) 441-2022

07/28/2022

Many Maryland residents rely on public transportation and expect that they will be able to access such conveyances without suffering harm. Unfortunately, however, it is not uncommon for passengers on public transportation to encounter dangerous conditions that ultimately cause them to suffer injuries. Whether a transit authority will be held liable for harm sustained in an accident on one of its vehicles depends, in part, on whether it had notice of the allegedly harmful condition, as explained in a recent Maryland opinion. If you were hurt while riding public transportation, it is advisable to speak to a Maryland personal injury lawyer to evaluate your possible causes of action.

The Plaintiff’s Harm

It is reported that the plaintiff suffered injuries while riding a bus owned and operated by the defendant transit authority. Specifically, she tripped over the frame of the wheelchair ramp while entering the bus and stumbled. She subsequently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the defendant, seeking compensation for her harm. Following discovery, the defendant moved for summary judgment arguing, among other things, that the plaintiff failed to establish the defendant had notice of the allegedly dangerous condition as required to recover damages under Maryland law.

Notice of Dangerous Conditions

In Maryland, in order to recover damages for negligence, a plaintiff must demonstrate a duty, a breach of the duty, proximate cause, and damages. Further, a property owner’s liability to a person injured on their property depends on the individual’s status; for example, property owners have a duty to protect invitees from injuries caused by unreasonable risks that the invitees are unlikely to uncover.

Common carriers like transit authorities, though, owe their passengers an elevated duty of care. Specifically, they owe passengers the highest degree of care to provide them with safe methods and means of transportation. They are not insurers of passenger safety, however. Instead, they have an obligation to transport passengers to their destination as efficiently and safely as possible.

Thus, for a common carrier to be liable for negligence due to harm allegedly caused by a dangerous condition, they must have constructive or actual notice of the condition. In the subject case, the court explained that the defendant submitted undisputed evidence that it regularly inspected the bus and the wheelchair ramp prior to and after the plaintiff’s incident and that none of its inspections revealed an issue with the ramp. Further, other passengers walked over the ramp without incident. As the court found there was no evidence that the defendant had notice of any hazardous condition, it granted the defendant’s motion for summary judgment.

Confer with an Experienced Maryland Attorney

Trip and fall accidents can cause significant injuries, and in most instances, they are caused by reckless behavior. The capable Maryland personal injury lawyers of Foran & Foran, P.A. are adept at helping people harmed by the negligence of others recover damages for their losses, and if we represent you, we will advocate zealously on your behalf. Our office is in Greenbelt, and we regularly represent parties in personal injury lawsuits in cities in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. You can contact us through our online form or by calling us at (301) 441-2022 to set up a confidential and free consultation.

07/15/2022

As many of you may know, John Foran, my father and founder of the Law Firm with me has slowly been retiring from the practice of law over the past few years. I was fortunate to train under him and learn a great deal about the practice of law in the process. For that I am and will be forever grateful. John is remaining minimally active in the Law Firm at this time such that he is always available for consultation with the entire staff and attorneys when desired.

Because of my increasing case load, please be advised that I have hired an additional, experienced attorney who will assist on handling our personal injury and workers compensation cases. Please be assured that my search for an associate attorney was extensive because we wanted to make sure we could always maintain the standards and mission you have come to expect from us. Although he may be new to most of you, Paul Celano, Esq. is not new to Foran & Foran, P.A. For several years, while Paul was attending law school, he worked as a part time law clerk for our firm. During that time he learned valuable tools to help him become a trial attorney in the future. Upon graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, Paul was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2015. He promptly became an associate trial attorney for GEICO where he obtained significant additional experience as a personal injury trial attorney in both District and Circuit Court cases. During the five year period Paul was a trial attorney at GEICO he defended personal injury cases on a daily basis. He represented defendants and ended up having over 250 new cases a year and 85-100 trials per year. These cases involved both District Court and Circuit Court litigation. During this time, Paul learned a tremendous amount of tricks of the trade from an insurance company standpoint which puts him in excellent stead to now represent only injured parties from a plaintiff’s standpoint. Additionally, Paul also worked for another insurance defense Law Firm for several months on both workers compensation cases and auto accident cases before he decided to come home to Foran & Foran, P.A. His extensive knowledge of the personal injury and workers compensation law will be an invaluable addition to our practice.

Please continue to keep us in mind with all your future referrals to Foran & Foran, P.A. We will continue to treat any referred clients as if they are our family relatives. Please reach out to me with any questions you may have.

Ryan J. Foran

07/12/2022

Negligence in the context of medical care can cause extensive injuries; as such, the law permits people harmed by the carelessness of their treatment providers to seek compensation via medical malpractice claims. Merely establishing negligence is not sufficient to recover damages from reckless providers, however. Rather, a plaintiff must also show that the defendant’s negligence caused their alleged harm, as explained in a recent Maryland medical malpractice matter. If you suffered damages due to incompetent medical care, you should confer with a Maryland medical malpractice lawyer regarding your rights as soon as possible.

The Facts of the Case

It is alleged that in 2015, the defendant performed a myomectomy on the plaintiff to remove a uterine fibroid. Following the surgery, she experienced significant pain that ultimately prompted her to seek additional care. Testing showed evidence of an infection, and she underwent a subsequent surgery that revealed she had a perforated bowel. She underwent a third surgery a week later, in which it was established that she had a perforated re**um as well.

It is reported that the plaintiff instituted a medical malpractice case against the defendant. The case proceeded to trial, and the defendant moved for judgment as a matter of law. The court denied his motion. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff, after which the defendant renewed his motion and filed a motion to alter the judgment.

Establishing Liability in Maryland Medical Malpractice Cases

In support of his motions, the defendant argued that the plaintiff failed to offer expert testimony sufficient to demonstrate that his negligence proximately caused her harm. Under Maryland law, a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case must demonstrate the applicable standard of care, show that the defendant breached the standard, and prove that their injuries were caused by the breach.

In other words, juries cannot deduce medical negligence absent expert testimony because issues such as the breach of the standard of care and medical causation are beyond the understanding of the average juror. Thus, expert testimony is required in medical malpractice cases, and an expert must express their opinion to a reasonable degree of medical certainty for the opinion to be considered more than mere speculation.

After reviewing the record in the subject case, the court found that the plaintiff’s expert opinion was sufficiently specific to demonstrate causation. As such, it denied the defendant’s motions.

Consult a Capable Maryland Attorney

Doctors have an obligation to provide their patients with competent care, and if they fail to do so and subsequently cause their patients harm, they may be liable for medical malpractice. If you sustained injuries due to the negligence of your doctor, it is in your best interest to consult an attorney to discuss your potential claims. The capable Maryland lawyers of Foran & Foran, P.A. have ample experience navigating the complexities of medical malpractice cases, and if you hire us, we will work tirelessly on your behalf. Our office is located in Greenbelt, and we frequently represent parties in medical malpractice lawsuits in cities in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. You can reach us through our online form or by calling us at (301) 441-2022 to set up a confidential and free consultation.

07/07/2022

If a driver causes a collision, their insurance company will frequently provide compensation to anyone injured in the crash for the cost of their medical care. Such remunerations are often insufficient to cover a person’s losses, however; as such injured parties will often turn to their insurer to recover underinsured motorist benefits. Insurers may be reluctant to pay insureds benefits they are rightfully owed, though, and may argue that the losses suffered are not compensable, citing evidence such as medical records to support their position.

Recently, a Maryland court discussed what evidence might be considered in a claim for underinsured motorist benefits in a matter in which the plaintiff sought to exclude numerous categories of evidence. If you were hurt in a car accident caused by another driver, it is wise to speak to a Maryland car accident lawyer regarding your possible claims.

The Facts of the Case

It is alleged that the plaintiff sustained injuries in a collision caused by another motorist. He received policy limits from the other driver’s insurer, but they were inadequate to compensate him for his harm. As such, he filed an underinsured motorist claim with the defendant, his auto insurance company. The defendant denied the plaintiff’s claim arguing that the plaintiff’s losses arose out of a fall at a family function rather than a car accident. The plaintiff then filed a lawsuit against the defendant to recover benefits and subsequently filed numerous motions in limine asking the court to exclude parts of his medical history and other information from evidence.

Evidence Relevant to Underinsured Motorist Claims

The court granted the plaintiff’s motions in part and denied them in part. The court noted that the plaintiff moved to preclude the information in question on the grounds that it was irrelevant and therefore inadmissible. Alternatively, he argued that the risk of prejudice to the plaintiff far outweighed the probative value of the evidence. The defendant countered that evidence regarding his medical history, other claims and lawsuits, and social security disability status was probative to the issues of damages and causation and, therefore, should be admitted at trial. Ultimately, the court found that evidence of the plaintiff’s leg and toe amputations was admissible, while evidence of his prior lawsuits, claims, and receipt of disability benefits was not.

Speak to a Trusted Maryland Attorney

If you were injured in an auto accident, you might be owed compensation from both the party that caused the collision and your insurer, and you should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. The trusted Maryland lawyers of Foran & Foran, P.A. possess the skills and experience needed to help you seek the best outcome possible under the facts of your case, and if you hire us, we will work tirelessly on your behalf. We have an office in Greenbelt, and we regularly represent parties in cases arising out of car accidents in cities in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. You can contact us through our online form or by calling us at (301) 441-2022 to set up a confidential and free meeting.

07/06/2022

Generally, Maryland law affords plaintiffs the right to file lawsuits in the venue of their choice. There are specific parameters they must abide by, however, and if a defendant believes the plaintiff’s chosen venue is improper, it can move to transfer the case to another court. Recently, a Maryland court explained the grounds for relocating a case on the basis of improper venue in a matter in which the plaintiff alleged that she suffered harm due to the negligent insertion and removal of an IUD birth control device. If you sustained losses due to negligent medical care, it is in your best interest to meet with a Maryland medical malpractice attorney to assess your options for seeking damages.

The Facts of the Case

It is alleged that the plaintiff underwent an IUD birth control device implantation in 2010. The procedure was performed at Baltimore city clinic owned by the defendant. In 2018, the plaintiff visited the defendant’s Baltimore County clinic to have the IUD removed by the defendant nurse practitioner. The IUD broke during the process of removal, leaving a fragment in the plaintiff’s uterus. She underwent a subsequent surgery to remove the portion left behind, but it was unsuccessful, and she had to undergo a hysterectomy.

Reportedly, the plaintiff subsequently filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, naming the clinic, the nurse practitioner, and three foreign companies involved in manufacturing and distributing the IUD as defendants. The defendant clinic and defendant nurse practitioner moved to transfer the matter to the Circuit Court for Baltimore County because the plaintiff’s chosen venue was improper. The trial court granted the motion, and the plaintiff appealed.

Transferring Cases on the Basis of Improper Venue

Under Maryland law, civil lawsuits should be pursued in the county where the defendant resides, carries on regular business, works, or engages in a vocation. If there are multiple defendants, they may be sued in any county in which any of them could be sued. Further, the law provides that tort actions that arise out of negligence may be brought where the cause of action arose.

In the subject case, the appellate court noted that the salient issue was whether the plaintiff’s negligence action arose in Baltimore City or Baltimore County. As the plaintiff’s harm occurred during the removal of the IUD at the Baltimore County clinic, the court found that while the venue was proper in Baltimore County, it was not the only venue where the plaintiff could institute suit against the defendants; instead, Baltimore City was an appropriate venue as well. Thus, the appellate court vacated the trial court ruling and remanded the matter for further proceedings.

Meet with an Experienced Maryland Attorney

Health care providers must provide their patients with competent care, and if they do not, they can be held accountable for any harm that arises from their recklessness. If you sustained losses because of medical malpractice, it is advisable to speak to an attorney about your potential claims. The skilled Maryland attorneys of Foran & Foran, P.A. can evaluate the circumstances surrounding your harm and help you seek the full extent of damages recoverable under the law. Our office is located in Greenbelt, and we frequently represent parties in claims against health care providers in cities in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. You can contact us via our form online or by calling us at (301) 441-2022 to set up a confidential and free consultation.

07/03/2022

Warehouse stores generally offer shoppers a variety of goods at low prices, and many Maryland residents shop in such stores on a regular basis. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for certain areas of stores to fall into disarray, creating hazards that can lead to falls. While stores can be held accountable for harm suffered by their customers in certain situations, they generally will not be deemed liable unless they knew or should have known of a dangerous condition before the harmful incident. This was illustrated in a recent Maryland ruling in which the court dismissed the plaintiff’s negligence claim against a warehouse store because the plaintiff failed to prove notice. If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident, you may be owed damages, and you should speak to a Maryland premises liability lawyer about your potential claims.

The Plaintiff’s Fall

It is alleged that the plaintiff was shopping at a warehouse store owned by the defendant with her husband when she slipped and fell while walking between two circular racks of clothing. The store manager arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and saw an empty hanger lying on the floor and several hangers on the floor under the rack. The plaintiff did not see the hanger before her fall.

It is reported that the plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant, alleging that its negligence led to her harm. After discovery was complete, the defendant moved for summary judgment. The court found that the plaintiff failed to establish notice as required under Maryland law and ruled in favor of the defendant.

Establishing Liability for a Slip and Fall Accident

In Maryland, a store owner owes an obligation to its customers to exercise ordinary care to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This includes, among other things, the duty to warn invitees of hidden dangers. It also includes the responsibility to inspect and take reasonable measures to prevent foreseeable harm.

The court noted, though, that store owners are not insurers of the safety of their customers, and they will not be presumed to be negligent merely because an accident occurs on their premises. As such, if a customer suffers an injury, they bear the burden of showing that the owner had actual or constructive notice of the harmful condition that caused their fall. Here, the record was devoid of evidence that the defendant knew the hanger that caused the plaintiff’s fall was on the floor or had been there for any length of time. Thus, the court granted the defendant’s motion.

Confer with a Trusted Maryland Premises Liability Attorney

Slip and fall accidents can cause significant and lasting harm, and many people hurt in such incidents can recover damages. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on another person’s property, it is in your best interest to talk to a lawyer as soon as possible. The trusted Maryland attorneys of Foran & Foran, P.A. can advise you of your rights and help you seek the total amount of damages recoverable under the law. Our office is located in Greenbelt, and we regularly represent people in cases arising out of slip and fall accidents in cities in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. You can reach us by using our form online or calling us at (301) 441-2022 to set up a confidential and free meeting.

05/26/2022

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