A new law went into effect in Maryland, which could dramatically change the way your car insurance works. This law requires insurance companies to offer a new form of uninsured motorist coverage called “enhanced uninsured motorist coverage.” This additional offering will come into play for policies dated July 1, 2018, and after. What is Enhanced […]
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Jul
Jul
Slip and fall cases arise when someone is injured after slipping (or tripping) and falling as a consequence of an unsafe or hazardous condition. Common outdoor slip and fall accidents can happen as the result of such conditions as a broken sidewalk or an icy parking lot. Indoor slip and fall incidents can occur as […]
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Jul
Jul
You may have heard that most personal injury lawyers will take cases on a contingency fee basis. But what does that mean? A contingency fee is the amount of money a lawyer receives when a case is successfully settled or won. Contingency fee agreements allow people access to the justice system regardless of their ability […]
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Jul
Jul
If you suffer work-related injuries, the Maryland workers’ compensation law allows you to take action against your employer. In order for an injury to be recoverable, the following elements must be met: You must be an employee You must work for an eligible employer You must have experienced an accidental injury or occupational disease; and […]
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Jul
Jul
Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws provide compensation for on-the-job injuries. It provides a system for relatively efficient compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ compensation claims, however, fail to take into account the pain and suffering the injury has caused. This means that in a workers’ compensation case you may not be getting the total […]
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Jul
Jul
One of the most important jobs parents have is to keep their children safe in the car. Thousands of children are killed in car accidents annually. Proper use of car safety seats can save lives.Car seat safety laws vary by jurisdiction and Maryland has some specific laws that must be followed in an effort to keep your […]
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Jun
Jun
Many people disregard the preventable dangers of distracted driving every day. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, 48,550 total crashes occurred in 2015, 16,390 of which resulted in injuries and 108 in fatalities. Nationwide, about 27,000 people suffer injuries or die every year because of distracted driving. With numbers as high as these, you or […]
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May
May
Many children love dogs, and in most cases, the feeling is mutual. The challenge with allowing children to interact with a dog that you are not familiar with is that occasionally, dog bites can happen. Unlike adults, children often don’t have enough experience with animals to recognize the warning signs of an unfriendly dog. While […]
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Mar
Mar
Every car crash can upset its victims and create complicated personal, medical, and legal issues, but multi-car crashes magnify these matters. Multiple cars in an accident amplify the chaos, making it more difficult to ascertain fault, and making insurance claims much more complex. If a multi-car crash caused by another driver’s negligence injured you, the […]
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Feb
Feb
Drunk drivers are one of the most dangerous liabilities on the road in Maryland, and although the penalties are stiff for those convicted, many people still chose to drink and drive. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that from 2002 to 2012 there were 1,719 fatalities caused by drunk drivers in Maryland. Additionally, approximately […]