Jill Kolodner | October 26, 2020 | Personal Injury

Can a lawyer help you with a car accident claim for minor injuries? Do you need an attorney for catastrophic injuries caused by a defective product? Should your family hire a wrongful death lawyer? The aftermath of an accident or sudden injury can be overwhelming. Dealing with doctors, your employer, insurance claims adjusters, and others… read more

Jill Kolodner | October 14, 2020 | Personal Injury

Jury duty is one of the few responsibilities that comes along with the rights of citizenship. Our nation’s court system would not function if not for everyday men and women taking this responsibility seriously. In the state of Maryland, just about every adult is eligible for jury duty. The state checks voter registration lists, driver’s… read more

Jill Kolodner | October 5, 2020 | Car Accidents

A person dies about every 50 minutes in the United States because of a drunk driving accident. Even though drunk driving fatalities have decreased in the last three decades, thousands of people continue to be killed or injured by drunk drivers each year. In 2018, drunk driving deaths totaled 10,511. Drunk driving car accidents result… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 30, 2020 | Car Accidents

Most states, including Maryland, are at fault states, meaning that you can recover compensation for damages if someone else’s negligence caused the accident. Unfortunately, it is often not easy to determine which driver is responsible for a car accident. The cause of an accident can sometimes be fiercely disputed because each side knows they can… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 22, 2020 | Product Liability

The term “popcorn lung” is one that has made its way into our daily lexicon over the last decade or so and is the nickname for bronchiolitis obliterans—a condition that can cause significant damage to an individual’s lungs. The medical condition got its nickname from the fact that people who have more exposure to diacetyl—a… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 20, 2020 | Product Liability

Automobile accidents can cause traumatic injuries and fatalities. There were 117,955 traffic crashes in Maryland during 2018. Thousands of people were injured in traffic accidents and 485 people died in 2018. Vehicle manufacturers are required to include various safeguards on motor vehicles to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths in a car crash. Today,… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 16, 2020 | Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation in the state of Maryland covers most workers and can be extremely helpful if you have endured a workplace injury. Nearly every employer in the state is required to have workers’ compensation insurance which often costs an employer around $1.00 per $100 of payroll. The insurance is then used to cover a variety… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 14, 2020 | News

According to a police spokesperson, the man who was attacked in South Baltimore with a brick was identified. However, the police department is not releasing his name or his age. The man received minor injuries from the attack and did not seek medical attention. The attack was caught on video, which went viral on social… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 10, 2020 | Personal Injury

How long it takes for a personal injury lawsuit to settle can vary significantly depending on a number of different factors. One thing to keep in mind is that a case that is headed for trial will typically take a lot longer than a case where the parties involved are motivated to settle.  For those… read more

Jill Kolodner | September 9, 2020 | News

The woman who died in a light rail crash in downtown Baltimore on August 20, 2020, has been identified.  The woman killed in the crash was identified as Ashley King. A news report claimed that Ms. King assisted in managing several recovery houses throughout the city and worked with women who faced addiction issues. Neighbors… read more