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How a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Can Help After a Maryland Car Accident

When you experience a catastrophic injury after a car accident in Maryland, a catastrophic injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, get the compensation that you are owed, and provide you with peace of mind. Catastrophic injuries are extreme and life-changing. A car accident that involves one or more catastrophic injuries can leave […]

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Car Accident in Maryland

Wrongful death is a devastating event that can leave a family struggling to cope with losing a loved one. In the case of a car accident, the loss can be even more difficult to bear if another driver’s negligence caused the crash. If you live in Maryland and have lost a loved one in a […]

Do Maryland Drivers Need PIP Car Insurance?

When you’re injured in an accident, the insurance company you file your claim with often depends on the fault laws of the state where you live. For at-fault states, you would typically file your claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. For no-fault states, you would typically file the claim with your own insurance company, no […]

Compensation for Broken Jaws and Facial Trauma from a Car Accident

Key Points of this Article Car accidents can result in various types of injuries, and one type that is often overlooked is jaw and facial trauma. Facial trauma – like broken jaws, dislocated jaws, dental injuries, etc. – can cause severe pain, discomfort, and long-term consequences for victims. Beyond the physical injuries, these types of […]

Why Contacting a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer is Important After a Car Accident

If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury after a car accident, you could face a lifetime of expensive medical treatments, and you may even struggle with physical or mental impairments that keep you from earning a living wage. A Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer can help. Tragically, these injuries are incredibly common. According to the […]

What You Should Know About Slip and Fall Black Ice Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can happen year-round, and they can happen just about anywhere— indoors or outdoors. However, winter weather often brings with it an increase in slip and fall accident cases, especially black ice accidents. Black ice, in particular, can be a big problem this time of year. Slipping on black ice on hard […]

The Dangers of a Head On Collision

Frontal impacts, also known as head on collisions, accounted for more than 50% of passenger deaths in previous years. In 2020 alone, nearly 14,000 people were killed in head on collisions.  Of all the impact types, including rear-end, sideswipes, and t-bones, head on collisions are almost always the worst and most dangerous.  Our law firm […]

Compensation After a Failure to Yield Right of Way Accident in Maryland

If you are injured in a failure to yield right of way accident, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation comes from filing an insurance claim or a lawsuit, which can allow you to recover money for the damages you have suffered as a result of the accident, such as medical expenses for injuries.  […]

Is a Pedestrian Ever at Fault When a Pedestrian Is Hit By a Car?

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, it is often a traumatic and even tragic experience. In 2019, 92% of pedestrian-related car accidents in Maryland resulted in injury or death.   Unfortunately, motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians continue to be a serious problem. On average annually, over 3,000 Maryland drivers are involved in accidents where […]