Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
In your first meeting with a personal injury attorney the focus of the meeting is usually on whether or not you have a personal injury case. The discussion will cover two main topics: how were you injured, [...]
Personal Injury Cases in Maryland
Given the broad spectrum they cover, personal injury cases are fairly common here in Maryland. They can come about because someone slipped and fell on someone else’s property, because of a dog biting someone, an auto accident, [...]
House Bill 818
The Maryland State legislature presently has in the works House Bill 818, which proposes that the current laws regarding the use of turn signals while driving be expanded to include changing lanes, as well. This means that [...]
What is Negligence?
Attorneys like to use the word "negligence" a lot. It's a big deal, especially in personal injury law. However many people don't know what negligence is, what it means, or how to identify it. Definition of negligence [...]
Is a Bartender Responsible for a Drunk Driver? Maryland and Dram Shop Laws
Here's the question many people ask after being injured by a drunk driver: is the bar or bartender responsible for the drunk driver? Can they be charged with a crime or be held liable in civil court? [...]
Jake’s Law Increases Penalties for Distracted Drivers in Car Collisions
In recent years, we've all become more aware of how distracted driving accidents are on the rise. In April of this year, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed a bill into law that will increase the penalties for [...]
One Month In, Curfew Draws Mixed Reactions
We surveyed Baltimore residents to see reaction to the new curfew law. You can join in on the survey and discussion here. As of August 8, Baltimore youth are required to observe a curfew or face being [...]