While filing for bankruptcy is not something you’d ever thought you would have to do, it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Bankruptcy filings are actually very common, with over 500,000 Americans filing for bankruptcy in 2020. There are many misconceptions about bankruptcy that can make this process seem very frightening. Let’s take […]
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Is Maryland a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
Most people who end up hurt in auto wrecks know little about how to make an insurance claim. They probably aren’t aware if Maryland is a no-fault state for car accidents or not. However, this is a critical question when you want to file a claim against a driver who injured you. So today, with […]
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Factors in the Worth of Personal Injury Cases
What are the factors in the worth of personal injury cases? This question is one we have been asked many times at the Law Offices of Nick Del Pizzo, a Baltimore Law Firm. All too often, this is left much too vague in the public spectrum, so today we’d like to inspect. Personal Injury Case […]
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What is UM/UIM Coverage?
What is UM/UIM Coverage? Uninsured (UM) motorist and underinsured (UIM) motorist coverage is an additional amount of auto insurance available for you to purchase on your own automobile policy to protect you in case of an accident where the at-fault-driver does not have enough coverage to pay your expenses. Some state laws only require the […]
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Can you get whiplash from a car accident with no damage?
The first thing that typically comes to mind with car accidents is the more serious kind where injuries are a given. However, what is often overlooked are the smaller incidents. That leaves many to question can you get whiplash from a car accident with no damage? At The Law Offices of Nick Del Pizzo, a […]
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How long do you have to report a car accident injury in Maryland?
A question we are often asked at the Law Offices of Nick Del Pizzo is, how long do you have to report a car accident injury in Maryland? We find many people are unsure of how long after a car accident you have to report an injury in Maryland. If an accident results in death […]
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What Can I Keep in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
For an individual, there are two types of bankruptcy–a Chapter 7, which is a liquidation, and a Chapter 13, which is a reorganization of debts. The names come from the part of the federal bankruptcy code that provides information and requirements for both legal proceedings. Bankruptcy involves both federal and state law. So, you may […]
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What is a STET?
STET is a Latin term that means “let it stand.” According to the Baltimore County state’s attorney office, a STET is an indefinite postponement. A guilty verdict is not entered, but a STET is not an acquittal or dismissal. The charges remain; but they are not active in the system. So what is a STET […]
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When is Drug Possession a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
Compared to a felony, a misdemeanor drug possession does not come along with as severe penalties. There are distinct differences between what makes up a felony or a misdemeanor for drug possession. That leads to the inevitable question of when is drug possession a misdemeanor or a felony? The Law Offices of Nicholas J. Del […]
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How Long After My Accident Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Maryland?
After you sustain any injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful acts, you have only a certain period to pursue a suit for personal injury. So, you may be wondering how long after my accident do I have to file a lawsuit? The precise amount of time you have varies depending […]
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