Category: Personal Injury
The District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia share borders (and one congested and wreck-strewn Beltway). However, depending upon whether you are injured in the District, Maryland, or Virginia, your personal injury claim may be valued significantly differently. Why Might My Recovery Be “Capped”? Each of…
Across the DMV, an owner’s liability varies significantly from state to state for injuries caused by his or her dog. Maryland has a form of “strict liability” for injuries caused by dogs. This means that it is easier for victims of dog-caused injuries to recover…
We are pleased to report on changes to Maryland laws that accident victims should know about that will make it easier to recover damages. Before We Begin, What are the Types of Damages in Auto Accident Cases? There are two types of damages in accident…
Spring is here, and with it comes an increased time of physical activity, including outdoor sports, swimming, and other amusement. Have you ever wondered what rights you are actually giving up when you sign a waiver as part of the process of joining a gym?…
If you or a family member owns a car and lives in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia, then you are probably covered by some amount of uninsured motorist coverage. What is “uninsured motorist” (UM) and “underinsured motorist” (UIM) coverage? Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage…
What is a Liability Claim? All of us have the duty, at all times, to use ordinary care in how we conduct ourselves. Whether that is driving down the street, walking down the sidewalk, or representing someone in a lawsuit, we have a duty of…
Commonly, our office receives a call from a client who has just been in an auto accident. Things are spinning out of control for our client. Their heart is racing, people are checking on them, and maybe they’re on the side of the road watching motorists…
Nobody asks to be a plaintiff or a defendant in a lawsuit. Very few of us wake up and think “I’d really like to spend the next several months of my life talking to lawyers.” But, try as you might to avoid it, the day…
If you are reading this newsletter, chances are we have represented you or someone you know, you have a professional relationship with us, or you know us from our network in the community. As such, you are one of the keys to the success of…
Paying for unexpected medical bills is a major source of financial and emotional strain for injury victims. We have previously written about the various resources injured parties have to help pay their medical bills when they are injured in an accident that was some one…
