BDBF News and Legal Updates

Spring is in the air, and for most people that means emerging from their dark home offices to enjoy the crisp outdoors once again. For personal injury practice group chair Dan Shaivitz, spring means something much more special. It means lacrosse is in full bloom. Dan’s greatest passion outside family and work is coaching youth...

Valentine’s Day is here!  And what is Valentine’s Day if not a time to celebrate love and romance in all its cheesy variations?  Well, for most folks.  A discussion of favorite rom-coms led to some workplace conflict at Bulman Dunie! Jeremy Rachlin The 1990s were the golden age of rom-coms.  For me, Notting Hill takes...

One of the most important questions our clients have when they are injured is “how am I going to pay for all my medical bills?” That is a great question and the following is a handy introductory guide to the different ways medical bills can be paid in a bodily injury claim arising from an...

October 1 is when the majority of laws enacted by the Maryland legislature in the preceding session take effect. This year, a new law takes effect October 1 in an attempt to reduce serious personal injuries from automobile accidents. Previously, Maryland drivers only had to move over for stopped emergency vehicles and tow trucks who...

In a case involving somewhat unusual facts, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals revived a recovery for victims who suffered emotional distress without physical harm. A Harford County family was home at night, fast asleep.  A drunk driver lost control of his truck and smashed into the family home, crashing through the garage and below...

BDBF partner Dan Shaivitz delivered outstanding results to several victims of automobile accidents in just one week of June 2022.  It reminded Dan why he enjoys doing what he does and helping the people who come to BDBF with their worst problems. It also reminded Dan of how unreasonable insurance companies can be and how clients...

As Montgomery County voters mark their ballots this summer, you will see “Circuit Court Judge, Pick 4” towards the bottom of your ballot.  By the time you get to the bottom of the ballot, you may be suffering from “ballot fatigue”. Although our firm strays from political activism, this is a non-partisan election.  And for...