There are many people in Maryland that work in the construction industry. Construction jobs often pay well but they are also among the most dangerous jobs a person can have. Most construction companies understand the importance of worker safety but occasionally a...
As the year comes to an end, it is a good idea for Maryland residents to either go over their estate plan or take the time to create one if they don't have it. When someone dies in Maryland without a will, intestacy laws kick in. This means their estate is distributed...
The most typical worker injuries during the cold weather months include those suffered in slips, trips and falls. Although these are common worker accidents throughout the year, icy conditions make them more likely to happen in Maryland winters. However, slips and...
Estate planning is important for everyone to do. It can provide peace of mind for both the estate planner and their loved ones so that loved ones are not wondering what to do at the end of the estate planner's life or if the estate planner becomes become incapacitated...
Even though you do your best to avoid trouble on the road, you're only one mistake away from a car accident that can cause serious injury and extensive damage to your vehicle.If another person causes a car accident, it's critical to remain calm and take the necessary...
Witnesses to a traffic accident often ask who was at fault. Sometimes, the answer is clear, but in many instances, the answer can be far from clear, especially if more than one party was negligent. The recent death of a pedestrian in Severna again raises the issue of...
Maryland, like most states, has a workers' compensation statute that provides financial benefits for costs associated with work-related illnesses or injuries. Obtaining benefits from the system can unfortunately seem unnecessarily difficult and complex.The first...
Traffic accidents happen swiftly. In a matter of seconds, a fairly routine collision can expand, involving several vehicles. More importantly, the number of victims, either fatalities or injured persons, can quickly grow.A recent collision southeast of Hagerstown...
As modern medical science develops new techniques to prolong life, many Maryland residents worry about suffering a crippling illness or injury that would rob them of meaningful qualify of life but leave them in a permanent vegetative state. The Maryland Legislature...
When you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, you are essentially driving a weapon. If you do not pay attention to the road, the rules of the road, the weather conditions or other aspects of driving, then you could be involved in a serious, potentially fatal, traffic...