When should you apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Coming to terms with the fact that you can no longer support yourself because of an illness or injury can be very difficult, making the question when you should apply for Social Security Disability Benefits next to impossible to answer. At the Law Offices of Nicholas...
Workers Compensation: How long does it take to get a hearing? What is a consideration date?
Employees may claim Workers’ Compensation benefits when their accidental injury arose out of or in the course of their employment. The worker can claim temporary total disability benefits, temporary partial disability benefits, permanent total disability benefits,...
Injured while riding an Uber or Lyft in Maryland—whom can I sue?
You booked a ride on an Uber or Lyft. While you were riding as a passenger, going to your destination, the car met an accident and you got injured. Can you sue the Uber or Lyft driver for reimbursement of your medical costs and lost income? Can you sue Uber or Lyft?...
How To Prove Medical Negligence in Maryland
Medical negligence is a type of lawsuit where a patient seeks to be indemnified for injury, loss or damage caused to him or her because of the failure of a medical practitioner to provide health care that complies with the accepted medical standard of care....
Sobriety checks and Miranda Rights
[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] We all know the Miranda rights: You have the right to remain silent; anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law; you have the right to an attorney; if you cannot...
Why you need a Medical Malpractice lawyer in Maryland
You can bring a medical malpractice suit against a healthcare provider without a lawyer and litigate “pro se” (by oneself). You may not think you need a lawyer, or you don’t think you can afford one. Before you file the complaint, though, let me tell you why you need...
Car Accidents in Baltimore, Maryland — What you should know
We don’t like to think about it, but accidents happen, especially, when we are on the road. When we are involved in a road accident, we all know to call the police or call 911. We know not to leave the scene of an accident. We jot down the license plate of the other...
Foreclosure Process
The following information is provided by the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. If you are in need of speaking to a lawyer regarding a foreclosure please contact The Law Offices of Nicholas J Del Pizzo. Being told that your house is about to be foreclosed on can be...
When to hire an auto accident lawyer
The best time to hire an auto accident lawyer is early in the process so that you and your loved ones avoid any costly mistakes throughout the entire process. This is because if you need to pay medical bills or cover lost wages due to your accident, the earlier you...
Questions to ask a debt lawyer
When preparing for your bankruptcy case it is important to speak with multiple lawyers and find out which one works best for you. Asking potential bankruptcy lawyers some basic questions will tell you a lot about the attorney’s approach and if they will be the right...
Signs you are headed for bankruptcy
Ignoring personal debt will not make the problem go away. In fact, your bills will continue to pile up costing you thousands in interest and principal payments. Sometimes you may even find yourself in bankruptcy court, a place no one wants to be. In addition to...
Baltimore Ravens Player Arrested
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey was arrested January 19th on a third-degree robbery charge. According to reports the arrest happened in Tuscaloosa Alabama, where Mr. Humphrey played college football for the Crimson Tide. Humphrey, a first round draft pick...