Jill Kolodner | August 21, 2022 | Truck Accidents
The type of commercial driver’s license a truck driver has may impact your truck accident case. The license may dictate the applicable trucking regulations, the professional standards the driver must adhere to, and certain safety precautions that should be in place when driving certain types of vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible… read more
Jill Kolodner | August 4, 2022 | Personal Injury
It is much more common for personal injury cases to be settled through negotiations with insurance companies than go to court. The at-fault party’s liability insurance carrier investigates the claim to determine liability. Being liable means a party is legally responsible for the damages they cause to a person. The party’s liability insurance provider investigates… read more
Jill Kolodner | August 4, 2022 | Brain Injuries
Any damage to the brain is a serious medical injury that requires treatment and care. Most people do not understand that concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury. The clinical term for a concussion is a “mild traumatic brain injury.” Even though they are the most minor of this type of injury, concussions can… read more
Jill Kolodner | July 6, 2022 | Product Liability
Thousands of people have filed Valsartan lawsuits alleging that defective lots of the drug caused some to develop cancer after taking the medication. The lawsuits seek compensation for damages caused by the defective drug. Product liability lawyers in Baltimore represent clients in lawsuits against the drug manufacturers, drug stores, retailers, and other parties involved in… read more
Jill Kolodner | June 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can leave you with a lot of questions and concerns. One of the biggest concerns after a collision is reporting the accident. Below you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions related to car accident reports in Maryland. Do I Have to Report a Car Accident in Maryland? For the… read more
Jill Kolodner | June 16, 2022 | Maryland Law
As of 2022, every state regulates rideshare companies. The last state to regulate ridesharing, Oregon, enacted its laws in 2021. These laws, which refer to these companies as transportation network companies or TNCs, tell Uber and Lyft what they must do to provide ride-hailing services in various states. Maryland’s TNC laws went into effect in… read more
Jill Kolodner | June 9, 2022 | Car Accidents
Over one-half of the injury and fatal crashes in the country occur at or near intersections. In a study of intersection crashes from 2010 to 2017 by AutoInsurance, Maryland ranked sixth for intersection fatalities. Many intersection accidents are caused by drivers failing to yield the right of way. They run a red light or turn… read more
Jill Kolodner | June 2, 2022 | Wrongful Death
Losing a family member is tragic; the pain and trauma can be even more intense when that death was avoidable. Recovering compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one can help ease the family’s financial burden while giving them some measure of closure and justice. What Is a Wrongful Death Claim in Maryland? Maryland… read more
Jill Kolodner | May 19, 2022 | Car Accidents
Following a car accident, victims often believe that there is no reason to file a police report. This is especially true if the collision was relatively minor. However, it is essential to file a police accident report regardless of the severity of the crash. Filing a report will give you a much better chance of… read more
Jill Kolodner | May 12, 2022 | Maryland Law
Maryland law does not allow lane splitting or lane filtering. These practices reduce the risk of rear-end collisions in slowed or stopped traffic. But they also come with risks of their own. Learn about lane splitting and lane filtering and the legal statuses of these practices in Maryland. Riding a Motorcycle in Maryland Maryland does… read more