Jill Kolodner | December 26, 2022 | Personal Injury
During the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about “tort reform,” a movement that seeks to minimize frivolous lawsuits. Those who want to spur change argue that lawsuits make things more expensive for all other consumers and that these cases clog the court system. However, such tort reform threatens to take… read more
Jill Kolodner | December 22, 2022 | Personal Injury
After sustaining a personal injury, protecting your right to compensation for damages is important. Therefore, you might want to seek legal advice from a Baltimore personal injury lawyer. An attorney can help you navigate insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits. Additionally, an experienced accident attorney can ensure that your case continues moving as quickly as… read more
Jill Kolodner | December 22, 2022 | Personal Injury
Every year, about 346,800 homes catch fire in the United States. These fires kill about 2,600 people annually and injure more than 11,000. They also cause over $7 billion in property damage. The good news is that many house fires are preventable with simple fire safety measures. Below we’ll discuss some of the leading causes… read more
Jill Kolodner | November 3, 2022 | Personal Injury
The hangman’s fracture is a serious injury to the spinal column that can lead to death. In many cases, the negligence of others underpins the incidents that cause these types of fractures. When it does, a Baltimore personal injury attorney can help injury victims get justice. How Does a Hangman’s Fracture Occur? A hangman’s fracture… read more
Jill Kolodner | April 5, 2022 | Personal Injury
Most personal injury cases are based on an assertion that the defendant was negligent (careless) and that this negligence caused the victim’s injury. Although assumption of risk is one of the most popular defenses against a negligence claim, you can credibly assert it only under certain circumstances. What You Have to Prove to Win an… read more
Jill Kolodner | March 9, 2022 | Personal Injury
Most personal injury cases in Baltimore are based on negligence claims. Negligence is the failure to act with reasonable care. However, what is the basis for reasonableness in a personal injury case? Jury members base the standard of care in a negligence claim on what a “reasonable person” would do in the same situation. However,… read more
Jill Kolodner | January 31, 2022 | Personal Injury
While it may seem hard to believe, the United States Constitution does not set forth specific requirements regarding who can be named to a federal bench in Maryland. A federal judge includes a range of judges, including justices of the Supreme Court and judges in the U.S. Courts of Appeals and U.S. District Courts. All… read more
Jill Kolodner | November 23, 2021 | Personal Injury
Allstate is a well-known insurance company that was founded in Illinois in 1931. They provide auto and home insurance and currently claim to be the largest personal insurer in the country. Allstate is rated well by many websites, particularly because they are an inexpensive source of car insurance. However, according to WalletHub, you may find… read more
Jill Kolodner | July 22, 2021 | Personal Injury
Most people will go through life without ever hiring a lawyer. But when you suffer an injury due to the negligent or intentional acts of a person or business, you may need help getting fair compensation. Baltimore personal injury lawyers usually offer a free initial consultation. During this consultation, you should expect the lawyer to… read more
Jill Kolodner | February 3, 2021 | Personal Injury
Herniated discs are a common accident injury. Typical locations for herniated discs in the neck are between the C4 and C5 vertebrae and between the C5 and C6 vertebrae. Herniated cervical discs can cause chronic pain, limited range of motion, and other impairments. What Is an Intervertebral Disc? There are seven bones (vertebrae) that make… read more