Determining the difference between occupational accident insurance versus workers' compensation can be very confusing. Both types of policies were designed to protect a business in the event that an employee is injured or killed on the job. [...]
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 [...]
Following an accident, you should begin taking notes immediately. Taking notes allows you to document everything related to the accident and will benefit you when it comes time to file your personal injury claim. Writing things [...]
U.S. News & World Report says Connecticut, which removed helmet safety laws in 1976, is considering reinstating the law requiring motorcycle riders to wear helmets. Connecticut is catching on to something we've known about in Maryland for years [...]
The Doctors Company, an insurer owned by physicians, completed a study of 429 cardiology claims for damages. It was the goal of the study to further educate cardiologists on what might constitute risky patient handling, and how [...]
You may have seen the CBS News report; “CBS News investigation finds stunning lack of oversight of school bus drivers.” They concluded that every day in this country, 60 school bus drivers get into accidents and that [...]
Unfortunately, medical malpractice can happen to anyone, and it can change your life forever, especially in case of serious diseases. Although the most doctors, health care professionals and hospitals work hard and give their best to treat [...]
You may not realize it, but medical errors in the United States have hit a record high. Healthcare IT News reported that provider error is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., falling just behind heart disease [...]
Drunk driving is still a problem in Maryland, despite more than a decade of campaigns to reduce it. Today, all U.S. states and the District of Columbia have laws in place to penalize drunk drivers. These rules [...]
If you've been injured while on the job you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Workers pay into an insurance pool that can be accessed if you have an accident on the job. This could be while [...]
Filing a personal injury lawsuit means that you are suing for pain and suffering caused by injury to your person. While these cases are common, it takes an experienced legal team to recognize suing for pain and [...]
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 [...]
At the beginning of May 2017, the Baltimore Times announced the kick off for another national motorcycle safety awareness month. The article reported that 70 motorcyclists are killed and another 1,400 injured each year in our state. [...]
Part of being a skilled personal injury attorney is knowing all the tricks of the trade, including knowing when the opposing counsel is up to dirty tricks. Here’s just one example of how the insurance companies, or [...]
The month of May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. If you're ever involved in a motorcycle accident, it would be a good idea to talk to an attorney who can help you through the process. With that said, [...]
Having an elderly relative in the nursing home should give you a sense of relief that your loved one is being care for. However, nursing home neglect and abuse does happen. If you believe that your loved [...]
It's finally spring! Nice weather in Maryland gives you a great opportunity to get out on the open road and enjoy riding your motorcycle. Besides wearing a proper helmet, there are certainly some guidelines that you follow [...]
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 [...]
Everybody has heard the phrase "slip and fall" when talking about lawsuits. But why do they exist? Does a company have to pay every single person who happens to slip on their property? These questions are all [...]
