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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Do Insurance Companies Cover Parking Lot Accidents in Maryland?
Drivers who are involved in parking accidents sometimes think the insurance situation is different than that of wrecks on the open road. A common question we receive at the Law Offices of Nicholas J. Del Pizzo, a personal injury lawyer in Dundalk, MD is do insurance companies cover parking lot accidents in Maryland? Even if […]
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Who do you call first immediately after a car accident in Maryland?
There is no getting around how sudden and scary car accidents can be. You never know when an accident will happen and it can be very confusing as to what to do in the moment. A common question that comes up is who do you call first immediately after a car accident in Maryland? At […]
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Can You Sue The City of Baltimore for a Sidewalk Slip and Fall?
Slipping and falling on a sidewalk is on one hand embarrassing and the other something could potentially cause some serious injuries. During the winter months especially sidewalks can be disaster areas for those trying to simply walk to their cars. Those who are unfortunate enough to suffer an accident could suffer back injuries, broken bones, […]
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The Different Categories of a Burn Injury
When a person suffers a burn injury, the skin is the most damaged organ in these instances. However, when one experiences a serious burn injury, nearly all of their vital organs and nerve endings – including the central nervous system – can be damaged and, in many cases, these injuries can be lifelong. Severe burns […]
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Do I need to wear a motorcycle helmet in Maryland?
Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia require all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. So yes, you do need to wear a motorcycle helmet in Maryland by law. This law has been in effect since 1992 and requires that all riders have an approved helmet. The state also has a law regarding low-power […]
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After a car accident, a ton of questions will pop into your head following the accident. Such as: Who will pay for the damages? Who’s the person at fault? Should I be compensated for lost wages? These are complex questions with complicated answers. Sometimes it is clear cut who is at fault, and other times, […]
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Last week, we were able to put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the challenges of Bankruptcy. This week we will be compiling a list of FAQs about Personal Injuries. These are two complex subjects that need to be clear when going to trial. Here you are.How long will my personal injury lawsuit […]
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We are about halfway through the calendar year and Baltimore City has climbed to 157 murders in 2017 so far. That is leading us to an estimated 314 murders for the entire year, making it just behind 2016, which had 318 murders, the 2nd highest in Baltimore history. These two would be behind the 2015 […]
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Hire a lawyer! That is obviously the first step when going through a personal injury case. But to get into the nitty gritty of the case, the first step is something called the discovery phase. This is where each side of the case will learn relevant facts about the case. As in, what caused the […]
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