No matter the circumstances, getting into a car accident is a frightening and sometimes traumatic experience. This fear can multiply tenfold for pregnant women concerned not only for their own health but for the health and well-being of their baby. Our law firm has represented many mothers-to-be injured in car…
Cconducting a direct examination of a wrongful death plaintiff in a personal injury case is a crucial part of presenting your case. Here are some general tips and advice for a successful direct examination, based on the information available: Prepare Thoroughly Know your case inside and out. Familiarize yourself with…
In the context of auto accident insurance claims, the acronym SIU refers to “Special Investigation Unit.” All the big auto insurance companies have an SIU of some type. The primary purpose of these investigation teams is to uncover fraudulent claims activity in auto accident cases. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU)…
Brake checking is when a driver abruptly and intentionally applies their brakes, often without any reason, with the intent of causing the following vehicle to collide with them, or more likely, put them in fear of colliding with them. Brake checking is both illegal and stupid and can lead to…
Tire regrooving is a service that intends to improve vehicle mileage, fuel efficiency, and traction. Truck drivers, construction workers, and farmers often regroove tires to cut costs. It allows them to maximize tire use, eliminating the need for new tires. Regrooving tires involves carving a tire’s grooves to restore tread…
Maryland law requires drivers to maintain a safe distance when overtaking or passing a cyclist. The specific distance is not explicitly defined in Maryland’s traffic laws, but it generally states that a motor vehicle should leave a “safe and reasonable distance” when passing a cyclist. Safe and Reasonable Distance The…
In insurance and Maryland car accident law, we often use terms interchangeably without truly understanding the definitions and meanings of the term. People call us all the time and say they have full coverage so they assume they have a great insurance policy with tons of coverage. In many, cases,…
According to a Jury Verdict Research study released this month, the average jury award for finger and hand injuries is $629,382. This data for fractures, crush injuries, and nerve damage to fingers and hands is based on a review of jury verdicts in the United States over the last 10…
Our Baltimore car accident lawyers are all too familiar with the most dangerous intersections in Baltimore. Baltimore City is one of the most densely populated areas in Maryland so it has lots of cars on the road at the same time. Baltimore is also an old city, so many of…
Most people injured in a rear-end car accident in Maryland look for fair settlement value for their case. No one wants to get ripped off by an insurance company. These companies spend a lot of time training their insurance adjusters how to rip you off. So fair settlement value is…