Preller Law Firm Legal Insights

Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious issues. They negatively impact the well-being and dignity of some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Understanding the signs of such neglect and abuse is crucial for ensuring the safety and proper care of elderly individuals in long-term care facilities. Bruises and lacerations Bruises, lacerations or…

The average driver will readily admit that distracted driving is dangerous. Yet, quite a few people have an unreasonably restrictive definition of distracted driving. Since the rise of smartphones as an everyday part of life, the phrase distracted driving has become synonymous with texting at the wheel. There is very little question that the use…

The modern economy requires a lot of flexibility from companies. They may need to send service technicians out to uphold a warranty with next to no advance warning or may need to pick up supplies from retail shops in the middle of a shift. Therefore, many people have to drive at least occasionally as part…

Nothing is more devastating to parents to discover that the newborn child they have been anticipating for nine months suffers a severe or fatal birth injury. Birth injuries can occur before, during, and after delivery. Recent statistics reveal that of the 1,000 babies delivered in the U.S., 6.6 of them suffer a birth injury. Birth…

Although the prosecution sometimes has physical evidence to present against a defendant in a criminal case, often, much of their arguments are based on witness testimony. This means that your future could rest in the hands of those who take the stand to testify against you. Of course, the judge or jury in your case,…

So, you’ve been injured in a car accident. What do you do now? That’s a good question, and the answer is critical to obtaining needed medical care and securing financial stability. For many car accident victims, pursuing a personal injury lawsuit is in the cards. After all, this may be the only way for you…

Having a baby is a joyous event for Maryland parents, and one that gives them a blend of exhilaration, anxiety and exhaustion, even when everything goes as they had hoped. When a birth injury occurs, however, before birth or during delivery, it may unnecessarily endanger the newborn’s health. For every 1,000 babies born in the…

In Maryland and across the nation, the tumult over the past several years, how it impacted healthcare and especially how nursing home residents are cared for has drawn scrutiny as well as calls for action. People who reside in nursing homes are often elderly, ill, infirm or are suffering from conditions that make it necessary…

The consequences of distracted driving can be great and their greatest impact can be felt by victims of distracted driving accidents. For that reason, it is useful for victims of distracted driving-related car accidents and their families to be familiar with the legal protections available to them and the help they can get when injured…

Road safety is a frequent concern in Maryland. Auto accidents can impact anyone and happen for a variety of reasons. However, there are some members of society who are more vulnerable than others. At the top of the list is children. While they are at risk year-round, they are especially in danger in the morning…