What protections are available to the injured party at an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)? The right to an IME is provided by the Maryland Rules in a civil case and by the Workers Compensation regulations in a worker’s compensation case. Maryland Rule 2-423. Mental or physical examination of persons When the mental or physical condition […]
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Are Car Accident Settlements Marital Property Under Maryland Divorce Laws?
Are car accident settlements marital property under Maryland Divorce laws? The purpose of this article is to determine whether a personal injury settlement is considered Marital property under the Maryland Marital Property act and therefore subject to division between spouses if they are divorced. The Maryland appellate courts have interpreted the Maryland Marital Property act […]
Tips On How To Be Prepared In Case You Have A Baltimore Car Accident
No one expects to be in a car accident, but there are certain things you can do whenever you get in the car to make sure if the unexpected does happen – you are prepared. A. ALWAYS wear your seat belt. Wearing a seat belt reduces a front seat occupant’s risk of fatal injury by […]
Top Ten Reasons You Should Hire a Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer
Top Ten Reasons you should hire a Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer. After a car accident, you may not think that you need an attorney. After all, car accidents happen all the time, and your insurance company’s going to handle everything anyway, right? Don’t count on it. Being self-reliant can be a virtue, but in many […]
Top Things Uber or Lyft Drivers need to know before they have a Baltimore car accident
Top Things Uber or Lyft Drivers need to know before they have a Baltimore car accident 1. Will my automobile policy cover me and my passengers if I am in an accident? A. Most personal automobile policies do not provide coverage when a driver accepts payment to drive others. B. Maryland law permits insurance policies […]
Six Frequently Asked Questions When Your Car is Damaged in a Baltimore Car Accident
Six Frequently Asked Questions When Your Car is Damaged in a Baltimore Car Accident 1. Do I have the right to choose whether to repair, replace or receive payment for my damaged vehicle? A. An insurance company does not have to replace your damaged vehicle with another vehicle. B. Insurance company only has to pay […]
Top 100 Factors That Determine Whether My Insurance Company Will Raise My Insurance Premium or Cancels or Non- Renew My Insurance If I File a Car Accident Claim?
Top 100 factors that determine whether my insurance company will raise my insurance premium or cancels or non- renew my insurance if I file a car accident claim? Ten things that effect whether a car insurance company raises your car insurance premium or cancels your insurance after a car accident 1. When can the insurance […]
What is Intercompany Arbitration in a Property Damage Claim in a Maryland Car Accident?
What is intercompany arbitration in a property damage claim in a Maryland Car Accident? Often when the insurance companies can not agree on who is a fault, instead of simply denying the claim, they agree to submit the property damage part of the claim to intercompany arbitration. While this is a totally separate process than […]
12 claims you can make under your car insurance when you are in a car accident
Guide to understanding your car insurance when you have a car accident The purpose of this article is to explain how insurance works when you have a car accident. Each state requires a minimum amount of insurance. If you can afford it, you should consider purchasing additional coverage since the minimum required by the State […]
Top 10 Frequently asked question regarding effects of filing bankruptcy on an auto accident claim
Top 10 Frequently asked question regarding effects of filing bankruptcy on an auto accident claim Is my auto accident claim effected by filing bankruptcy? Answer: The simple answer is yes. Can I keep the same lawyer for my accident claim after I file bankruptcy? Answer: Yes. What often happens in a Chapter 7 case is […]
