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Speed and Red Light Cameras in Maryland | A Look at the Debate in 2014
My position has long been that speed and red light cameras at least probably save lives. Why? I’ve painstakingly dug through the research, analyzed the underlying data, and made a thoughtful and...
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Presumption of Negligence in Maryland Car Accidents | New Opinion
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals decided a chain reaction automobile tort case last week in Cooper v. Singleton that leaves me confused about the current state of Maryland law as to how we...
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New Maryland Appellate Opinion | Asphalt and Concrete Services v. Perry
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals handed down an interesting opinion in Asphalt and Concrete Services v. Perry, reversing a half million dollar verdict. This case is a cautionary tale for lawyers...
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Pre-Death Pain and Suffering | Required Proof in Maryland
Pre-impact fright and conscious pain and suffering in Maryland death cases Many years ago, a jury awarded my partner Laura Zois’ client $4 million in a survival action claim. The sole evidence — the...
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Five Things to Look for in Picking a Maryland Auto Accident Lawyer
Becoming the victim of an auto accident can have a profound effect on your life. Even though an accident can happen in the span of a few seconds, it can result in death or injuries and hardships that...
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Valuing Car Accident Cases in Maryland: 12 Factors That Matter
Valuing car accident cases for settlement in Maryland is a challenge. The most important thing in any case is the severity of the injuries. That is probably all that should matter. But there are many...
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Maryland Car Accident Settlements | Maryland Attorneys
Serious auto accident cases have been a central focus of our law firm since we opened our doors 13 years ago. We have earned our clients over $50 million in settlements and verdicts in motor vehicle...
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Is Hands Free Driving Safe?
Maryland has banned the use of handheld cell phones while driving. Obviously, this includes texting but it also applies to holding a cell phone up to your ear while you talk. I’m glad we have this law....
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Why Do Baltimore Drivers Pay More for Insurance?
Our main office is now in downtown Baltimore. I love it here. I really do. But driving in Baltimore can be a pain. The daily commute usually involves at least one narrowly escaped crash, jaywalkers...
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The Only Way to Get More Than the Insurance Policy in an Accident Cases
What boggles peoples minds is the fact that a large number of Maryland car accidents that lead to death and disability settle for $100,000 or less. Some settle for $30,000 in case where the liability...
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When Do You Call an Accident Reconstructionist?
Let me start off by saying I’m generally skeptical of the benefits of an accident reconstructionist as an expert witness in most car accident cases. Why? Generally, I think in most liability dispute...
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Using Your Car Mirrors Property to Avoid Accidents
I’m don’t use this blog much for safety tips. Not because they are not important but because you can get that information elsewhere. But with Labor Day weekend coming upon us, I have to drive to the...
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When Should You Hire an Expert in Accident Cases?
When should you retain an expert in a personal injury accident case? The short answer is early, usually earlier than you think. This is never a problem in medical malpractice cases, because it is well...
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When Is a Personal Injury Case Ripe for Settlement?
You’ve met your client, executed your fee agreement, gathered your facts and put your file together. Is it time to consider a settlement? It depends on the case. Be Clear on Notice and Filing Deadlines...
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“Car Accident Lawyer Jobs Bill” Passes Senate
Early Saturday morning, the United States Senate passed a bill that, if enacted, will be a boon for car accident lawyers in Maryland and around the country. The Senate’s tax reform bill included...
View ArticleDrunk Driving Punitive Damage Bill Fails – 2018 Update
I wrote last week about a bill pending in the Maryland House of Delegates that would authorize punitive damages against drunk drivers who caused “injury or wrongful death while operating a motor...
View ArticleCan 3rd Party Drivers be Sued for Signaling to Other Drivers Proceed?
I met a really nice woman last week who young high school son was tragically killed in a car accident in which he was a passenger. I meet the nicest people in this job and I always wish it was under...
View ArticleMaryland Anoxic Brain Injury Attorney
Our lawyers handle lawsuits involving anoxic brain injuries. Anoxic brain injuries can result from medical negligence, childbirth malpractice or a serious accident. Our firm is very familiar with the...
View ArticleSettlement Value of Maryland Motorcycle Accident Claims
Some of the most serious personal injury cases our firm handles involve motorcycle accidents. Too often, other drivers don’t pay attention or fail to yield to motorcycles. Even a minor collision can...
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How to Settle Soft Tissue Car Accident Injury Cases Without a Lawyer
Get Your Case Settled for a Good Value I believe car crash injury victims are always better off hiring counsel for many reasons not worth fully exploring here. But if there is any type of claim where...
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