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 […]
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 […]
Chiropractic Care After Car Accident: Side Effects and Benefits
There is much debate on the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care. Below is a brief discussion of the potential benefits and risks associated with chiropractic care according to several sources. Potential Benefits of Chiropractic Care There are several benefits[i] that chiropractic care can offer including[ii]: Catches Injuries That Are Not Obvious Some injuries sustained […]
Chiropractic Treatment for Car Accident Injuries
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are trained to use several different techniques and methods to treat patients suffering from car accident injuries. Because some techniques may not work for every patient, a chiropractor develops a chiropractic treatment plan that is best suited to offer the patient the best chance of recovering from car accident injuries while […]
Chapter 5: Goals of Chiropractic Care After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Your goal in visiting a chiropractor (DC) and embarking on a chiropractic treatment plan is usually to relieve pain. Your chiropractor has that same goal; however, he or she also has several other chiropractic goals that can benefit you in the long-term. Your DC’s goal is to realign and treat your conditions through nonsurgical, drug-free […]