How to Prove that Driver Fatigue Contributed to the Cause of a Maryland Truck Accident?
Operating a commercial truck requires a great deal of training and experience. Regardless of a driver’s level of training and experience, a driver who is tired or drowsy is not as safe as a driver who is well-rested. Truck driver fatigue greatly increases the risk of being involved in a truck crash. Drivers who are […]
Did You Know That October is Chiropractic Health Month!
Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed that October 2018 is Chiropractic Health Month in Maryland! You know the expression – Move It Or Lose It. Many of us know that we should eat healthy and exercise but have a hard time getting our recommended dosage of fruits, veggies and exercise in. This is evident through staggering […]
How To Share Maryland Roads With Bicycles
It is very important to remember that bicyclists have the right to share Maryland roads with motorists. In Maryland, bicycles are considered vehicles. Motorists do not have an exclusive right-of-way when traveling on our roads. While bicyclists must obey traffic laws, riders also have the right to expect motorists to meet their duty of care […]
A Maryland Workers’ Comp Claim with a Third-Party Claim — One Accident With Two Claims
When you are injured at work in Maryland, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In most cases, injured employees are only entitled to receive the benefits provided by Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation laws. Workers are not permitted to sue employers for compensation for other damages, except in very limited and narrowly defined situations. The […]
Soft Tissue Injuries
When you are injured in a personal injury accident, such as a motor vehicle crash, workplace injury, or slip & fall, you can suffer a variety of injuries. Common injuries in personal injury accidents include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and soft tissue injuries. Unfortunately, many insurance companies treat soft injuries […]
Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Center After a Car Accident in Maryland
When you are injured in a car accident, you may not have a choice whether you go to an emergency room or an urgent care center. If the injuries you sustain in a car accident are severe, EMS will transport you to the emergency room unless you are coherent and deny transportation. Some people believe […]
Dangers of Distracted Driving in Maryland
Are you guilty of distracted driving? You may think because you do not text or use a cell phone while driving that you are an alert driver. Even though texting while driving and talking on a cell phone while driving are two of the most common distractions for drivers, these are not the only examples […]
Insurance Companies Oppose Hiring Auto Accident Attorneys
When you are injured in an auto accident that you did not cause, the insurance agent for the other driver may contact you to discuss the claim. The adjuster may tell you that you can handle the claim without an attorney to save money. He may even tell you that he understands you have been […]
How Insurers Use Computers to Lower Your Car Crash Value
Maryland personal injury laws do not contain a formula for calculating the value of an auto accident claim. As experienced accident attorneys, the lawyers of the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team understand the factors used to calculate the maximum value of a car accident claim. However, we also understand how insurance companies value claims, including the […]
Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage Stacking Law from July 1st
Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage is intended to help protect accident victims injured by negligent drivers who are uninsured or underinsured. When an at-fault driver’s insurance coverage is insufficient to pay an accident victim’s damages in full, the accident victim’s UIM coverage kicks in to provide compensation to the accident victim. UIM and liability insurance is […]
Facts About Our Contingency Fee Policy You Need to Know
When you are injured in an auto accident, dog attack, slip & fall, or defective product accident, you suffer a variety of damages. In addition to the immense physical pain and emotional suffering, many accident victims also incur substantial financial losses. It can be very difficult for a family to continue paying its bills and […]
Chapter 8: Qualifications of A Chiropractor in Maryland
The Maryland State Board of Chiropractic Examiners (SBCE) regulates chiropractic care within the state, including issuing licenses to chiropractors who practice within the state.[i] According to the agency’s website, there are no waivers or exceptions to the requirements for a chiropractor license in Maryland. Requirements to Apply for a Chiropractor License in Maryland The following […]