Category: Personal Injury
What is a Liability Claim? All of us have the duty, at all times, to use ordinary care in how we conduct ourselves. Whether that is driving down the street, walking down the sidewalk, or representing someone in a lawsuit, we have a duty of…
Commonly, our office receives a call from a client who has just been in an auto accident. Things are spinning out of control for our client. Their heart is racing, people are checking on them, and maybe they’re on the side of the road watching motorists…
Nobody asks to be a plaintiff or a defendant in a lawsuit. Very few of us wake up and think “I’d really like to spend the next several months of my life talking to lawyers.” But, try as you might to avoid it, the day…
If you are reading this newsletter, chances are we have represented you or someone you know, you have a professional relationship with us, or you know us from our network in the community. As such, you are one of the keys to the success of…
Paying for unexpected medical bills is a major source of financial and emotional strain for injury victims. We have previously written about the various resources injured parties have to help pay their medical bills when they are injured in an accident that was some one…
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…
Maryland voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will significantly impact the litigation of personal injury cases in Maryland courts. The new law means that more personal injury cases will be tried more quickly and less expensively, without a jury. What is a jury demand?…
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…
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…
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…
