The Montgomery County police are investigating the cause of a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, March 9, 2010, at the intersection of Washington Grove Lane and Mid-County Highway that took the life of Lenard Ostilio Pineda-Guardado.
The driver of the 1996 Ford Ranger that Mr. Pineda-Guardado was a passenger in, stated to the police that he had the green light when a 1998 Dodge Durango plowed into the passenger side of his vehicle causing his vehicle to flip and crash into another vehicle.
It is believed the 17 year old teenager operating the 1998 Dodge Durango with a provisional license, was speeding. He had four other passengers in the vehicle with him, one of which, besides himself, had to be taken to Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville for their injuries. A spokeswoman for the Maryland Vehicle Administration, commented to press that only direct family members can ride in a vehicle with a person with a provisional driver's license within the first five months of having it.
Consequences are invoked on the provisional driver that is found guilty of a moving violation. The first time they are required to complete a driver training course. The second violation carries a 30 day suspension and the third violation could lead to a 180 day suspension and the license could be revoked. Hearings are mandatory when an accident involves a fatality.
If you, a family member, or someone you know has been involved in a car accident or you need additional information regarding car accidents or wrongful death claims, please cntact Portner & Shure for a free consultation.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
$145 Million Wrongful Death Suit filed in Harford County, Maryland
The family of Dwight Jerome Madison, a 48 year old Navy veteran, filed a civil suit against Harford County and the Harford County Sheriff's office after Mr. Madison died as a result of being Tasered.
The suit filed in the U.S. District Court in Baltimore alleges that Mr. Madison was assaulted by three correction officers and a civilian jail employee. During the assault, Mr. Madison struck his head and became seriously injured nevertheless, the correction officers continued to "fire thousands of volts of electricity into Mr. Madison, causing his death."
Mr. Madison was initially taken to Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Harford County but later transferred to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he died on June 13th.
The suit claims that the actions of the correction officers violated Mr. Madison's civil rights, directly causing his death.
Recent studies indicate Tasers could potentially cause ventricular fibrillation. During ventricular fibrillation, the heart goes into overdrive. Instead of pumping blood in the normal sequence, the heart writhes uncontrollably, potentially causing sudden death. Further, studies have shown that Tasers interrupt brain signals. Tasing could cause the nerve cells in the brain to fire signals in a fast, rhythmic pattern, triggering a seizure, which could possibly lead to secondary injuries and potentially lethal outcomes such as suffocation.
If you, a family member, or someone you know has sustained injuries or wrongful death as the result the negligence of another person or persons, or you would like more information on wrongful death claims, please contact Portner & Shure for a free consultation..
The suit filed in the U.S. District Court in Baltimore alleges that Mr. Madison was assaulted by three correction officers and a civilian jail employee. During the assault, Mr. Madison struck his head and became seriously injured nevertheless, the correction officers continued to "fire thousands of volts of electricity into Mr. Madison, causing his death."
Mr. Madison was initially taken to Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Harford County but later transferred to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he died on June 13th.
The suit claims that the actions of the correction officers violated Mr. Madison's civil rights, directly causing his death.
Recent studies indicate Tasers could potentially cause ventricular fibrillation. During ventricular fibrillation, the heart goes into overdrive. Instead of pumping blood in the normal sequence, the heart writhes uncontrollably, potentially causing sudden death. Further, studies have shown that Tasers interrupt brain signals. Tasing could cause the nerve cells in the brain to fire signals in a fast, rhythmic pattern, triggering a seizure, which could possibly lead to secondary injuries and potentially lethal outcomes such as suffocation.
If you, a family member, or someone you know has sustained injuries or wrongful death as the result the negligence of another person or persons, or you would like more information on wrongful death claims, please contact Portner & Shure for a free consultation..
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