Bankruptcy
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in Maryland or are considering other debt relief options, our attorneys may be able to give you legal advice that can help you move toward a more stable financial future, as well as help you file if you choose to proceed with filing. Also see the pages below for more information on the following subjects:
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy (also see Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13)
- Foreclosure options
- Short sales
- Pro Se options
Bicycle Accidents
If you’ve been involved in a serious bicycle vs. motor vehicle accident that was caused by someone who acted negligently, our attorneys may be able to help you receive the legal assistance you need to move forward.
Car Accidents
Car accidents can cause a great deal of devastation and are often caused by driver error. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck that was caused by the negligence of another person or entity, we may be able to help you file a lawsuit against the responsible party and potentially receive compensation that can go towards recovery costs and more.
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Airbag Injuries
Were your car accident injuries made more severe by airbags that failed to deploy? Our legal experts may able to be of assistance.
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Interstate Accidents
Was your accident on a Maryland interstate highway caused by recklessness, carelessness, or negligent behaviors? We may be able to help.
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Seat Belt Failure
Were your car accident injuries made more severe by a seat belt that failed to work properly during the incident? Legal recourse may be an option.
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Tire Defects
If your accident was caused by defective tires or improperly-mounted tires, our lawyers may be able to assist you and your family.
Distracted Driving Accidents
Drivers who get behind the wheel and allow themselves to become distracted can easily cause an accident. If you’ve been injured in a crash that was caused by a distracted driver, filing a lawsuit against the guilty driver may help prevent future accidents as well as reward you with potential damages.
Dog Bites
Dog owners have a legal responsibility to keep their animals from harming others as long as the dog is unprovoked and the individual is not trespassing, etc. If you’ve suffered from a dog attack, legal recourse may be an option.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Injured in a car accident with a drunk driver? Legal action may be possible. Filing a lawsuit against a drunk driver can make it easier to pay for your medical bills, etc., as well as help keep impaired drivers off Maryland roads.
DUI/DWI
If you have been wrongfully convicted of a DUI or DWI in the state of Maryland, our law firm may be able to help you fight your charges or potentially lessen the severity of your punishment.
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Have you been injured in an accident on an elevator or escalator? Was the accident caused by negligence on behalf of the store or building owner? Property owners have a legal responsibility to make elevators and escalators safe for visitors. Learn how you can take legal action.
Legal Malpractice
If you’ve been wronged or have suffered losses due to the actions of an attorney or legal group you hired, you may be able to fight back and right a wrong that should not have been committed. A legal malpractice attorney can help you get started.
Medical Malpractice
Have you or someone you love been injured or suffered due to a mistake made at a hospital or doctor’s office? Medical professionals have a duty to follow certain standards of care. If these standards were broken, medical malpractice may have occurred. You may be able to take legal action and receive compensation that can go towards recovery costs and more.
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Birth Injuries
Did your newborn infant suffer from an injury that was received during the labor and delivery process? These injuries are called birth injuries and are often completely preventable. If a mistake was made in the delivery room that caused your baby’s injury, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the institution or individual that let the error happen.
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy has many causes, but one is completely preventable and caused by negligence during the process of labor and delivery. If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you believe negligence may have played a role, you deserve peace of mind. By speaking with an attorney, you can find out your legal options.
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Erb’s Palsy
Erb’s palsy is a type of palsy that often presents after a newborn suffers from a brachial plexus injury during the labor and delivery process. If your child has been diagnosed with this type of palsy and you believe a hospital staff member made a mistake that caused the injury, get in touch with us to learn how we can help.
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Bowel and Bladder Perforation Injuries
Bowel and bladder perforation injuries are unfortunately common in the operating room when a surgeon makes a mistake. Such mistakes should not happen. By filing a lawsuit against a surgeon who made a mistake, you may be able to receive damages for your injuries.
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Emergency Room Errors
Have you or someone you love suffered from complications that you experienced in a hospital emergency room? Do you feel the ER acted wrongfully, made a mistake, or delayed treatment longer than was safe? You may be able to take legal action against that facility. Doing so can bring peace of mind.
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Failure to Diagnose Heart Attack/Stroke
Have you or a loved one suffered due to a doctor or medical facility that failed to diagnose a heart attack or stroke in time? A simple misdiagnosis can make the difference between life or death in these situations. Contact us today to learn how our lawyers can help.
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Hospital Fall Injuries
Falling in a hospital can cause serious damage to someone who is already suffering from a medical complication. Hospitals have a legal duty to prevent falling injuries and protect patients. Learn how you can fight back and ensure hospitals properly prioritize patient safety at all times.
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Medication Errors
Medication and pharmacy errors cause more people to suffer than most of us realize. When a doctor or pharmacist makes a mistake and prescribes the wrong drug or dosage or incorrectly labels a drug, a patient can face dire circumstances. Taking legal action may prevent future errors.
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Misdiagnosis of Cancer
Cancer is one of the most serious conditions anyone can be diagnosed with. If you or a loved one has been wrongfully diagnosed with cancer or was diagnosed with the wrong condition and has suffered as a result, legal action may bring peace of mind to you and your family.
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Nerve Injuries
Have you suffered from nerve injuries due to a medical complication that was wrongfully treated or due to a mistake that happened in a hospital setting? Medical professionals have standards of care that are supposed to keep them from making dangerous mistakes. Fight back with the help of our legal team.
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Physician Communication Errors
Have you or a loved one suffered due to a communication error made by a physician or other medical professional? Communication errors are 100% preventable and should be prevented in all costs in a medical institution. Learn how you can take legal action and fight back against a mistake that should not have occurred.
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Surgical Errors
Surgical errors can be deadly and can be prevented most of the time. If you’ve suffered from a mistake that happened in the operating room such as a surgeon who operated on a wrong limb, legal aid may be available to you. These types of mistakes should not be allowed to happen.
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Urgent Care Center Negligence
If you’ve suffered due to a mistake made in a Maryland urgent care clinic, you may have grounds for a legal case.
Mass Transit Accidents
Were you injured in an accident on a public transportation bus or light rail? Legal help may be available to you if the accident was caused by driver negligence or by negligence on behalf of the company. By filing a lawsuit, you may be able to receive peace of mind as to why the wreck happened.
Motorcycle Accidents
Have you been injured in a motorcycle vs. motor vehicle accident? Was the driver of the car at fault? If you feel the accident may have been caused by negligence on behalf of the driver, you may be comforted to know that our attorneys may be able to help.
Negligent Security
If you were injured or otherwise harmed at a business or public venue and feel that the establishment should have more or better security measures in place to prevent your injury or incident, hiring a negligent security lawyer may be in your best interest.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Is your elderly loved one safe in their nursing home? They should be. If you feel that your loved one may be getting abused or neglected in their facility, you have a right to take legal action against the nursing home, thereby potentially preventing further cases of abuse. We’ll help you keep your loved one safe.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian vs. vehicle accidents can cause grave injuries that have very serious, lifelong consequences. If you were in such an accident and feel that the driver was negligent and could have acted to prevent the crash, you deserve peace of mind. Our lawyers can potentially help.
Product Liability
If you were harmed or injured by a product that was advertised as safe or a by a prescription drug you thought was safe, you may be able to sue the manufacturer of the product or drug. Product manufacturers have a duty to ensure items are safe for use, and when they aren’t, legal action may be possible.
Sexual Assault
If you were a victim of a sexual crime like sexual assault or abuse, you may have grounds for a civil legal claim in addition to any criminal charges that may already be in place. To learn more, please get in contact with our firm.
Single-Vehicle Accidents
If you were involved in a single-vehicle accident such as a hit-and-run accident in Baltimore, Maryland where the other driver could not be identified, you may still be able to receive legal aid that can help you pay for your injuries and damaged vehicle. Get in touch with us today to learn how this may be possible.
Slip and Fall Claims
Were you or a loved one injured in a falling accident on someone else’s property? Whether your accident happened on another homeowner’s property or at a business, that property owner has a responsibility to prevent slip and fall accidents. You may be able to take legal action against that property owner.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents are inherently dangerous due to how much force and weight large trucks haul. Recovering from injuries incurred in a truck accident can be traumatic– and expensive. If you were in a truck accident and feel it may have been caused by driver or trucking agency negligence, you deserve answers.
Uninsured Motorist Claims
If you were in a car accident with another driver who did not have car insurance, you may find yourself in a situation where you’re scrambling to pay for your medical bills or other expenses. By speaking with our attorneys, you may find we’re able to provide assistance.
Workers’ Compensation
Are you struggling to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland after you were injured in a work-related accident? Have you had a claim denied? The lawyers from Belsky & Horowitz, LLC may be able to help. We have the experience your claim needs and deserves.
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Construction Accidents
Were you injured in a work-related construction accident and are struggling to receive workers’ compensation benefits? Our lawyers may be able to help.
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Occupational Disease
Have you suffered from an occupational disease that you contracted while at work? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Learn more.
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Permanent Disability
Are you struggling to receive permanent disability benefits after being injured on the job? Our law firm has the experience you need to help succeed with your claim and continue to provide for your family.
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Reopening a Case for Worsening Conditions
Do you need to reopen a workers’ compensation case for a worsening medical condition? Our lawyers are here to help with this unique situation.
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Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries can be extremely painful and may result in lifelong suffering. If you’ve suffered from a repetitive motion or stress injury while working, we may be able to help you receive disability benefits.
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Temporary Disability
Are you struggling to receive temporary disability workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland? Our law firm can help you secure your claim and refute any claim denials you may be struggling with.
Wrongful Death
Have you lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of someone else or a corporation? You may be able to a file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party that was responsible for your loved one’s passing by filing a claim on their behalf.
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