If you get hurt, whether it is from an accident, slipping and falling, or medical malpractice, it often leads to seeking compensation for the harm you have suffered. This is a basic part of personal injury cases, especially when someone else's negligence caused the...
Maryland is one of a handful of states that still follows a traditional legal rule known as contributory negligence. Under this rule, a plaintiff cannot recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit if their own negligence contributed to the accident in which they...
If you are an employee in our state and you get injured or sick because of your job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a system that provides medical care, wage replacement and other benefits to workers who suffer...
In Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." You might have strong, healthy relationships with your spouse, children and everyone else in your family. Or there might be relatives you have not seen...
Head-on collisions are inherently perplexing accidents. How could two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide with each other? The two witnesses with the most knowledge—the drivers—are frequently killed in the collision. Passengers often do not observe or...
If you or someone you love has been bitten by a dog, you may wonder what your legal rights are and what steps you should take to protect yourself. Dog bites can cause serious physical and emotional injuries, as well as financial losses due to medical bills and lost...
Estate planning is not a one-time event, but a continuous process that requires periodic review and update. If you live in Maryland or own property here, you have specific estate planning needs that differ from other states. Significant life events Some of the most...
Finding out your workers’ compensation claim has been denied can be a devastating blow. You were already likely struggling after a work-related injury or illness, as you try to survive without your income and pay for your medical costs. Why claims are denied There are...
You might already know how important it is to have an estate plan set up but be putting off the task for various reasons. You might be confused about what is involved in setting up an estate plan, not know where to begin, think you cannot afford it or believe you do...
When a person is creating an estate plan, they may want to support a cause that has been important to them during their lifetime. A charitable trust is established with the intent to donate the trust's assets to a charitable organization of cause. Usually, the trust...