Many Maryland residents know how tough it is to lose a loved one to an unexpected or sudden event. “Tragic” is usually the term used to describe the death of someone due to unforeseen circumstances or, in some cases, due to the negligent or reckless acts or omissions...
Year: 2021
Be prepared for these personal injury defenses
If you’re going to pursue a personal injury claim for the damages that you suffered in a car accident, then you have to make sure that you have the strongest claim possible under the circumstances. While this certainly means gathering evidence to demonstrate that the...
Understanding life insurance trusts
A life insurance trust allows a person to have control over his or her life insurance policy and how the proceeds are distributed to the beneficiaries he or she named. In a trust, the grantor is the creator of the trust, the trustee is the person who is responsible...
Staying alert with a long commute
Sometimes taking a better job means traveling a long distance to work. Although it can be fun or exciting to take a long drive when going on a vacation, driving long distances regularly can get challenging. Drowsy drivers cause thousands of accidents every year,...
What is some estate planning tips for childless families?
Due to these crazy and unprecedented times that we find ourselves in, estate planning has become a hot topic. After all, the only thing in life that is guaranteed is death and taxes, so we might as well plan for it now. And, many people are coming to this same...
Common reasons a will may be contested
A will sets out how a person’s property will be distributed after their death and names a personal representative who is responsible to their pay bills and collect assets. Sometimes, there are circumstances when a will is contested. This may be because the will was...
Work zone accidents on the rise causing worker injury and death
In Maryland, road work is a common aspect of the warmer months. This is important to maintain, repair and improve the roads to enhance safety. While the goal is to ensure drivers and passengers are safer on the roadways, the actual work is risky on its own. Work zones...
Four common hazards that could lead to scaffold injuries
There are many people in the Severna Park area who work in the construction industry. These are typically good, well-paying jobs that allow a person to provide for their family. But these jobs can also be dangerous with many injuries occurring each year. The use of...
Understanding the role of Maryland’s Orphans’ Court
In Maryland, the Orphans’ Court is the probate court that is responsible for overseeing estate administration for people who have passed away, either with or without a will, while owning property in their name only. This property may include a car, jewelry, cash, bank...
Motorist hits, kills pedestrian crossing intersection
A 38-year-old man died in an early morning accident after being hit by a Suburban. According to the Maryland State Police, which is the agency responsible for investigating this accident, the driver of the Suburban hit the man while he was crossing the street. Police...