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Compensation for Dog Bite with Rabies

Dog bite injuries are often incredibly serious. Around 9,500 Americans require medical attention due to dog bites every day. While a dog bite injury alone may require extensive medical treatment, these injuries are even more serious if the dog has rabies.  A dog with rabies can infect a person through a bite because the virus […]

Distracted Driving: Texting While Driving Accidents

Distracted Maryland drivers caused over 140,000 accidents in 2022, resulting in over 3,000 injuries and 50 fatalities. Of those, 4,000 are texting while driving accidents, but distracted driving accidents can be prevented.  What Is Distracted Driving? Maryland defines distracted driving as “any activity that diverts a driver’s attention away from the primary task of driving” […]

Common Injuries That Cause Back Pain After Motorcycle Accidents

If you’ve recently had a motorcycle accident and are experiencing back, neck, and shoulder pain, you’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by motorcycle accident victims. If you’ve injured your back, you may also experience numbness, a loss of sensation, tingling or burning sensations, or pain that extends down […]

Self Driving Car Accident: Can I Sue?

Automobile makers are racing to grab the largest share of the self driving car market, which means an increasing number of these vehicles are on the road. This new technology is exciting, but because self driving cars are still being fine-tuned, these cars have an increased risk of causing accidents.  The dangers of driverless cars […]

Broken Hand Car Accident Settlement

Can you include a broken hand in your car accident claim? Absolutely. Car accident settlements should cover all of the damages you have experienced because of the accident, including both hand and wrist injuries.  Your car accident attorney can help you document all of your injuries, expenses, and losses. Hand injuries can cause long-lasting consequences, […]

Can You Sue for a Puncture Wound From a Dog Attack?

Dog attacks are traumatic and cause physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Injuries can be severe, some requiring surgery, months of recovery, and therapy. Dog bite victims may lose money from being unable to work and deal with expensive medical bills. The good news is that depending on the specifics of your injury, you may be […]

Maryland Dog Bite Laws

Dog bite laws in Maryland are complicated and not necessarily easy to understand at first glance. If a dog has injured you or a loved one, it is important to speak with an attorney with a wealth of knowledge offered by an experienced dog bite attorney.  What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Maryland’s Strict […]

How to File an Insurance Claim for a Dog Bite

Being bitten by a dog can be a terrible and traumatic experience. If you or your loved one have been attacked by a dog, you need to be prepared to file a dog bite claim.  Keep in mind that filing an insurance claim is rarely the end of a dog bite case. The insurance company […]

Who is at Fault When Rear Ended?

A rear end collision refers to a type of car accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of another. These crashes are incredibly common and often result in painful and debilitating injuries.  Although rear end collisions are frequently caused by a following driver failing to stop, there are situations in which the driver operating […]

PTSD From Car Accident: Here’s What to Do

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed a distressing event. While commonly associated with military combat, PTSD can also result from any traumatic incident, including car accidents.  Tragically, millions of Americans struggle with this disorder. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, around 5% of […]