Is Maryland a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
Who do you call first immediately after a car accident in Maryland? 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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When is Drug Possession a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
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...
How Long After My Accident Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in Maryland?
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...
What are the Penalties in Maryland for Possession of an Unregulated Firearm?
What are the Penalties in Maryland for Possession of an Unregulated Firearm? Maryland has some of the toughest gun laws in the nation. They are without a doubt strict. In this state they regulate the sale, transfer, rent, and possession of regulated firearms. All...
What is a Probation Before Judgement
What is Probation Before Judgement? You may have heard of the common term of phrase for this court ruling “PBJ,” or probation before judgment, but what exactly is a probation before judgment? Well, this is another positive outcome in a case for you. With the Law...
Can you get compensation for a misdiagnosis in Maryland?
Can you get compensation for a misdiagnosis in Maryland? Misdiagnosis can mean that your condition goes untreated for a long time, and you may get worse while you wait for more information. Additionally, if you are diagnosed with the wrong condition, you could undergo...