Getting into a car accident is a stressful, frustrating experience, and the legal aftermath can be just as overwhelming. An accident may take just a few seconds, but what follows can take much, much longer. If it happens to you, one of the first steps you’ll need to take in seeking legal assistance is to schedule a meeting with an experienced Maryland car accident lawyer.

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through some essential steps to prepare for your first meeting with a car accident attorney. We’ll cover everything from what documents to bring, questions to ask, and what to expect during the meeting.

By following these five accident lawyer meeting tips to prepare, you can help to ensure a productive and efficient session. One that puts you on the path to receiving the best legal guidance possible without missing any vital information!

We’ve all been there – navigating the twists and turns of the road when, suddenly, a fender-bender or collision occurs. Once the dust settles and heartbeats return to normal, the first thing that might come to mind for many of us is, “Do I need to get a police report for this?” 

To obtain a vehicular accident police report, you can typically request it from the local law enforcement agency that responded to the scene or, in some cases, access it online through official government websites. 

Back to our question: “Can you file a car accident claim without a police report?”  

If you or someone you know has been injured in a workplace accident or developed an illness related to the job, compensation is waiting. Due to the complexity of these cases, though, it’s difficult to put an exact time frame on how long you can stay on workers’ compensation and how much in benefits you’ll receive. It can be a daunting and stressful ordeal, especially in the immediate aftermath of an injury or illness, but our team of experienced Baltimore workers’ compensation lawyers is here to help. 

Security guard negligence cases are more common than one might think, and understanding the prevalence of such cases is crucial in recognizing the impact they have on victims. Negligence on the part of security guards can lead to severe consequences, including physical harm, property damage, and emotional distress.

This post will discuss some of the legal responsibilities of a security guard, what constitutes negligence, how common these cases are, and what you can do if you’ve suffered due to security guard negligence.

While there are certain laws and restrictions protecting Maryland minors (teenagers ages 14 through 17) from performing more dangerous work tasks, accidents still happen. So, the question remains: can minors receive workers’ compensation? The quick answer is yes. And, if you’re a minor who was injured in the workplace, our team of experienced Baltimore workers’ compensation attorneys is ready to help you get the compensation owed to you.

You know the drill: Your teenager missed the school bus this morning, or maybe your neighbor’s car won’t start, and they’re late for work, or Aunt Helen is in town for the weekend and wants to visit some old friends. You hand over the keys to your car and get back to your day, happy in the knowledge that you were able to help a friend or family member.

Then, you get the dreaded phone call. There was black ice, or someone ran the light, or the car in front of them on the freeway just stopped without warning. Now you start to worry, asking yourself, “What happens if someone who’s not on my insurance crashes my car?” Do you know what to say when your panicked borrower is on the line, sitting in the middle of an intersection, peppering you with questions?

Let’s face it: no matter how careful you (or other drivers) are, vehicle accidents happen. While accidents are an annoying fact of life, reaching out to an experienced Baltimore truck lawyer will help ensure it’s as painless and frustration-free as possible. Nothing is going to make a vehicular accident a happy, carefree experience, but there are some steps that you can take immediately following an incident to minimize future frustration and confusion.

Taking the proper actions and knowing what information to collect in any vehicle accident can help to address financial liability, responsibility, and compensation following an accident, especially with incidents involving 18-wheelers or other commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and the laws involving them. In this blog post, we will provide you with the additional essential information you should collect immediately after a commercial vehicle accident, as well as what should be collected as it becomes available.

Someone struck you here in Baltimore, and they either stopped and you discovered they were uninsured, or they didn’t pull over at all and instead fled the crash scene. If you have uninsured motorist coverage, that’s a good thing in a situation like this. However, if you’re wondering, “Do I need a lawyer for an uninsured motorist claim?” our skilled attorneys will hash that question out (and more) below.

What To Know About Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Maryland

Much like other states, Maryland has mandatory minimum insurance requirements. One of those requirements is uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. This means that your insurer should step in and pay any accident-related expenses you incur if the driver who strikes you either does not have insurance or has inadequate coverage to pay for the damages they caused. UM coverage would also cover you if a hit-and-run driver struck you.

Earning a living shouldn’t be dangerous. But the reality for many people is that work can (and often does) pose a serious threat to their safety, well-being, and livelihood. Even if you haven’t been injured, we believe that it is the right of every worker in Maryland to have an understanding of the basics of workers’ compensation.

Key Questions We’ll Answer:

• What is workers’ compensation?
• Are workers’ compensation benefits temporary or permanent?
• Which Maryland employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage?
• Who qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits?
• What types of injuries and illnesses are covered by Maryland workers’ compensation?
• What types of benefits are provided by workers’ compensation?
• Do I have to report a work injury to my employer?
• How long do I have to file a workers’ compensation claim?

There are a lot of legal terms that get thrown around on TV shows and in casual conversation. Plaintiff. Defendant. Burden of proof. Beyond a reasonable doubt. Verdict. Acquittal.

But what do all these terms really mean? If you find yourself involved in any kind of real legal matter, you quickly realize how important these words are to your future.

Here is our civil vs. criminal case guide to the legal terms: plaintiff, defendant, and burden of proof. With any questions about a civil or criminal legal matter in which you or a loved one are involved, please contact the Maryland trial lawyers at Belsky & Horowitz, LLC to set up a case consultation.