Category: Personal Injury

When you suffer from the symptoms of a condition and visit an emergency room or outpatient clinic seeking answers, you may be given an inaccurate diagnosis. Physicians who treat patients in these types of environments misdiagnose or fail to diagnose patients more often that you may think. When you receive the wrong...

People who are involved in a car, truck or motorcycle accident run the risk of receiving extensive property damage, physical injuries, and emotional trauma. Needless to say, dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming. In addition to handling matters involving vehicle repair and being treated for any injuries people...

Distracted drivers cause a surprising number of motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and deaths in Maryland and across the country every year. Although Maryland law prohibits drivers from using a hand-held cellular device to talk or text while behind the wheel, many continue to engage in this dangerous practice. As a result, these...

When people purchase products or services, they generally believe that the product has gone through rigorous testing and is safe for them to use. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. At McGowan & Cecil, LLC, we know that defects in the product design, manufacture or distribution may lead to serious injuries,...

Signing a release for your personal injury claim when your insurance company has not concluded their subrogation claim against the insurance company for the at fault driver for any money they have paid for your property damage. Not making sure that any outstanding medical bills...

On every doctor visit clearly, explain all of the injuries you sustained in the crash and your symptoms. Treat regularly for as long as you have symptoms. Do not allow any gaps in your medical treatment. On each doctor visit make sure...

Not getting immediate medical treatment for your injuries. Not hiring an attorney who exclusively handles personal injury cases. Giving a recorded statement before you have spoken to your attorney. Not continuing to treat on a regular basis for your...

When people age, they experience certain physical and psychological changes that may influence their ability to operate a vehicle. As a way to provide protection for other motorists on the road, several states have enacted laws, such as license renewal policies, which address the limitations of elderly drivers. According to the Centers...

When drivers travel at high rates of speed, they not only endanger the lives of everyone in their vehicle, they risk the lives of everyone on the road. Speeding is especially dangerous in inclement weather situations, as it can be difficult to stop and the vehicle may skid or slide into another...