One drink too many could lead to a drunk driving violation in Maryland, which can result in severe consequences impacting various aspects of your life. Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) actually triggers two separate cases in the state, one of which affects your driving privileges and another that carries criminal penalties.

Bewilderment and horror are some common emotions you will likely feel after being involved in a car accident, as well as pain from the injuries you suffer. Of course, your attention will first turn to seeking medical treatment of your injuries. However, once you’re on the way to recovery, there are a few things you need to do to protect your interests.

If you’ve been involved in a car accident case in Baltimore County, MD, there’s a chance you may be called to give a deposition. The proceeding is part of the discovery process and you should discuss preparations with your personal injury attorney, but here’s is some general information on what to expect

Injuries, pain, and suffering are the most immediate after-effects of a car accident, but there are additional consequences you may suffer in the following weeks and months. If your injuries are so severe that you are unable to work, you will also miss out on the income you would receive had the collision never happened. These "lost wages" are included in the amount you can recover from the party responsible for the collision. If you were away from work due to injuries from a car accident in Baltimore County, you probably have questions about the concept of lost wages.

Previously we have talked about proximate cause and there was a question about what would happen if you had an accident and then years later you had a medical problem associated with the injury from the accident. Recently in the Baltimore Daily Record a case was noted – it eventually resulted in a settlement. The

The aftermath of an auto accident is chaotic and horrific if you suffered injuries in the collision. You’re in pain and possibly unable to work, and the responsible party’s insurer may also be contacting you to discuss the incident. 

It is devastating to see a loved one pass away, especially when the death was due to the misconduct of another person. You will likely suffer from depression, and you may experience financial troubles. There are medical and funeral bills, plus regular household expenses, at a time when you can no longer rely on the deceased’s economic contribution.

When you are injured in a car accident that was not your fault, the road to recovery can be horrific. There will be initial treatment and possible long-term care, leading to expensive medical bills. Plus, you may not be able to work. An experienced personal injury attorney will fight for your legal remedies under Maryland law, but you may have questions about how much money you could recover. While the exact amount will depend on the specifics of your case, the issue centers on "damages," i.e., the financial, physical and emotional impact on your life. The legal concept of damages breaks down into different categories.

Every state in the USA has its own statute of limitations ("SOLJI) for varying type of claims, and they vary based upon the type of action anticipated. For example, it is quite normal for the SOL to be different
in tort cases than for a contract cases. Very often an SOL for medical malpractice will be specifically noted and will be…

We have discussed the difference in auto insurance coverage between your liability and uninsured/underinsured insurance. As you know liability is used when you are at fault for an accident – it pays the other parties claims, including property damage and personal injury. As a rule of thumb we suggest…