Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries: What’s the Difference?

Two of the most common premises liability cases in Maryland and Virginia are slip-and-falls and trip-and-falls. But while these cases have many similarities, there are crucial differences, including the nature of the injuries involved. Slip, trip, and fall accidents often vary widely, and these differences can play a vital role in a slip-and-trip injury claim. […]

Attorney Blogs, Slip and Fall

Jun 25, 2018 | Shari C. Boscolo

Contributory Negligence and Slip and Fall Cases: Why Your Fall May be Your Fault

According to the National Safety Council, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, resulting in approximately 8.9 visits to the hospital every year. Oftentimes, these injuries occur because a landowner did not warn of a dangerous condition on his/her property or created a dangerous hazard on his/her property. […]

Attorney Blogs, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall

Apr 13, 2018 | Patrick Stewart

After the Fall: Collecting the Best Evidence After a Slip and Fall or Trip and Fall

At , we frequently consult with clients involved in trip and falls or slip and falls. These cases are so common because falls can happen anywhere, whether it be at home, at work or around a store or restaurant. Specifically, these cases are referred to as premises liability cases because the owner of the premises […]

Attorney Blogs, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall

Apr 06, 2018 | Shaketta A. Denson

Safe Housing: The Intersection of Negligence and Sanctuary

Within their homes, more than 11,000 people die each year from preventable, unintentional injuries. Everyone deserves a safe place to lay their heads at night and the security of knowing that their home is indeed their castle. If you are a tenant in privately or commercially owned residential housing and you get injured through no […]

Attorney Blogs, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall

Mar 21, 2018 | admin

Safety Never Takes a Snow Day: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones During Winter Storms

This post was written by attorneys Ben Boscolo and Tom Teodori. Some view a blanketing of snow as a welcome occurrence, while others see it as an annoying disturbance. Regardless of your viewpoint, snow and ice frequently result in workplace injuries or negligence claims. In 2014, more than 42,000 people were hurt on the job […]

Athletic Injury, Attorney Blogs, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall

Jan 15, 2018 | Ben Boscolo

Concussions and Brain Injuries in Car Wrecks, Falls and Sports Injuries

Why do I need a trial lawyer if I have suffered a concussion, head injury or traumatic brain injury in a car wreck, fall or sports injury? The brain is the world’s greatest computer and the least understood part of our anatomy. Our brain has three parts: the rational, the emotional, and, buried deep beneath […]