By law medical malpractice is when a healthcare provider has failed to provide a patient with the care that is within the accepted standards of practice in the community of medicine. Not only is medical malpractice dangerous for the patient, but it can also result in permanent injury or in the worst cases death of […]
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Are you entitled to privacy in an Uber or shared car experience?
If you follow the NHL you may be aware of the on-going public outcry regarding the Ottawa Senators Hockey Players taking an uber ride. In a video recorded on October 29th in Arizona, seven players of the Ottawa Senators collectively bash one of their coaches and criticize the team’s ability to kill off Power Plays. […]
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Maryland’s Elected Officials
On November 6th the state of Maryland held their election to determine who would be representing each county in the state, and the state of Maryland in the House of Representatives, and Senate. Here is what you need to know about the elections that were held on November 6th, 2018. Governor Larry Hogan won a […]
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What is the law on workers’ compensation in Maryland?
In 1902, Maryland enacted the first statewide workers’ compensation law and in 1906, Maryland was the first state to enact the first federal workers’ compensation. The most recent workers’ compensation law may be found under Maryland Code Ann., Lab & Empl. §9-101 (2014) et seq.; Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 14, §09.01.01 et seq. […]
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Workers Compensation Lawyer Baltimore
You have have suffered a work-related injury or illness, and you are starting to wondering whether you should hire a workers’ compensation attorney to help you in your case. The answer to that question depends on the severity of your injury or illness, the overall complexity of your case, and the actions of your employer […]
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I’m the driver at fault – do I need a lawyer? Yes, you do.
When you feel that the accident was your fault, that’s when you need a lawyer more. A driver is “at fault” when his action, inaction or wrong action was the cause of an accident. A driver is also at fault when he has a legal duty of care but failed or refused to discharge their […]
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Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library gets some good press!
If you tuned into Good Morning America on ABC earlier in the week, you may have been surprised to see the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore featured on the show! In a video segment that aired, Catherine Thorbecke describes how the library has become a safe haven for many residents and a beacon of […]
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When should you go to the hospital after a car accident and see a lawyer for help?
You figured in a car crash, but you feel fine. Should you go to a hospital? Yes. Get yourself checked out, get some tests done. You may have internal injuries. You need documentation of the accident and its consequences to you, your health, and your ability to work. This rule applies to all involved in […]
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How do you file a medical malpractice suit in Maryland?
The procedure for filing a medical malpractice suit in Maryland is governed by the Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceeding Code A § 3-2A-04. You must begin by filing a claim with the Director of the Health Care Alternative Dispute Resolution Office (HCADRO). Their office is located at the William Donald Schaefer Tower on St. Paul […]
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How will filing for bankruptcy affect you?
Before you file for bankruptcy in Maryland, think how it could affect you now and in the future. Filing fees and court fees. If you have trouble making ends meet, paying filing fees and court fees may be an added burden. These may be waived but only upon approval of the court. Appearance in court. […]
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