It’s not uncommon for court cases to take a long time. With objections and appeals, settlement offers and negotiations, we’ve all heard of the horror stories of cases lasting for years. But why does it happen? And [...]
None of us ever want to get into a car accident, but most people are fairly confident they know what to do in such an event. First, you ensure your own health and safety, then that of [...]
Workers’ compensation claims seem simple enough to most people. If you’re injured while on the job, you get to sue your employer, right? While you can certainly file the lawsuit for that reason, it might not necessarily [...]
Trends in medical malpractice claims and payouts are promising. For the past 20 years claims for smaller settlements have dropped by 55%. It’s not all good news, though, claims for larger settlements have been going up. Today, [...]
Some people worry that they will someday be in an auto accident with an unlicensed or uninsured driver. Both conditions offer unique challenges for getting compensation for injuries and damage to the victim of an accident. When [...]
When it’s another person’s fault that you get injured, it’s usually their insurance company who’s responsible for paying for your injuries. Unfortunately, insurance company delay tactics commonly get in the way of getting the compensation you need. [...]
You’ve probably heard of medical malpractice before, but might be unsure of what this area of the law covers. Whether you just want to be prepared or you think you may be a victim, keep reading for [...]
For the average person, the laws that govern us can be complicated and difficult to understand. When you’ve been injured in an accident the last thing you need to worry about is seeking justice – you just [...]
U.S. News & World Report tells us that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in our country today. This means that ten percent (10%) of the U.S. population every year dies from poorly coordinated [...]
Few of us hope to find ourselves in need of disability benefits. However, sometimes things happen, and we end up injured -- often through no fault of our own. It helps to understand the process associated with [...]
"I was in a car accident recently. I already gave the insurance adjuster a statement and have not hired a personal injury attorney yet." Q- "Have I messed up my case?" A- YES, NO, MAYBE…DEPENDS! You, like [...]
Having auto insurance is one of the most important decisions you could make when considering the financial security of your family. Not only is carrying auto insurance necessary, but the amount of coverage will also determine how [...]
There is an unmentioned and often dismissed aspect of car accidents that we’d like to discuss briefly today. That is the fact that along with physical injuries and property damage, a person in a car accident is [...]
An auto accident can happen at any moment- that's why it's so important to know what to do, and what NOT to do, if you're ever involved in one. Here are the steps you should take in [...]
There are two defying moments whenever you've been involved in an auto accident—the first is right after the accident, and the second is when medical treatment ends. The first can be especially trying because there is so [...]
It seems like a no-brainer: If someone else causes an accident that results in an injury to you, their insurance should cover the costs involved in your treatment and your recovery. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. [...]
When an accident happens in Maryland and the at-fault driver disappears or is uninsured, and there is no other insurance available, an injured victim may have recourse through the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF). MAIF is an [...]
Chances are that, at some point, you are going to be in a car accident. How you handle the car accident is very important, especially if you have been injured, or think that you might have been [...]
In a perfect world, personal injury attorneys wouldn’t be needed. When you were injured in an accident, the insurance company of the responsible party would offer a fair settlement, and you would be taken care of. Worker’s [...]
It seems that overnight, ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft have spread across the state of Maryland and the entire country. In fact, Uber says it does 1 million rides per day and did over 140 million rides [...]
