“Personal injury” is a legal term that defines cases in which a person is harmed by another person or entity. Personal injury cases are generally based on claims of negligence. A defendant in a personal injury case is not often accused of malice, but rather carelessness or disregard of the safety of others. By pursuing […]
Author Archives: alpertschreyer
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Our founding partner, Andrew D. Alpert, Esq., has been recognized by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) for his outstanding work in personal injury and high client satisfaction ratings. For the year of 2019, Attorney Alpert will secure Alpert Schreyer, LLC’s spot on the 10 Best Law Firms: Client Satisfaction list. In order to be selected to the […]
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Each year, over 500 Marylanders are killed in traffic collisions caused by distracted, speeding, and intoxicated motorists. Sadly, this tragic statistic doesn’t even tally the countless number of car accident survivors who sustain devastating physical and cognitive injuries on an annual basis. It can be difficult for a survivor to navigate the legal aftermath of […]
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Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey, both of Pennsylvania, released the first detailed federal report on nursing homes that consistently fail to meet an acceptable standard of care. The report, entitled “Families and Residents’ Right to Know: Uncovering Poor Care in America’s Nursing Homes,” listed the names of approximately 400 nursing homes in the United […]
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Super Bowl Sunday has become a veritable holiday in the United States, with more than 100 million people tuning into the National Football League’s championship game in 2018. Many people who watch the Super Bowl attend viewing parties at bars, restaurants, or private homes, where beer, wine, or cocktails often accompany traditional game day food. Not surprisingly, drunk […]
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If a negligent driver injured you in a serious traffic accident, there’s a good chance that you have incurred significant accident-related expenses. Between vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and lost income from missed work, the economic costs of a serious car crash can easily rise well into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more. And this […]
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The trucking industry is facing a well-documented driver shortage. In fact, according to Bob Costello, a senior vice president of the American Trucking Association, the shortage could grow to a deficit of 175,000 by 2026 if more people don’t choose to enter the profession. While initially, a truck driver shortage may not seem like an issue that could […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1.7 million persons sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year in the United States. TBI victims often incur significant economic and noneconomic losses, including medical expenses, lost income, lost quality of life, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. When TBIs occur in accidents caused […]
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Rear-end accidents, or “fender benders,” are some of the most common types of car accidents, and these crashes can result in expensive car repair and medical bills. No matter how careful you are on the road, you still run the risk of another driver being careless and hitting your car from behind.If you have been in […]
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One of the most festive parts of the holidays is the decorations families put up to celebrate the season. For many people, putting up decorations is their favorite part of the holidays. Many families have unique decorating traditions that bring loved ones together to celebrate and connect. Unfortunately, holiday decorating can sometimes be dangerous as […]