Author Archives: Site Administrator
Blended Families: The Not-So-Simple Estate Plan
Blended families, or families that consist of a couple and their children from this and/or previous relationships, may not realize the estate plan they currently have in place doesn’t fit their needs. It is common that blended families will arrange their finances as if their estate is your average estate plan when, in fact,… Read More »
Proving FRSA Retaliation is Not as Difficult as You May Think
At the railroad union meetings we attend, we are often asked how it is possible to prove that a railroad is unlawfully retaliating against an employee for reporting an injury or safety complaint. After all, the railroad always gives a supposedly legitimate reason for its discipline. But it’s not as difficult as you might… Read More »
Navigating the Fears of Pursuing Vocational Rehabilitation Due to The Receipt or Pursuit of Social Security Disability Benefits
First, the process of vocational rehabilitation is essentially the process to prepare you to look and apply for jobs. Neither of those means you will actually get the job and even if you do, does not mean you can actually perform the job. Both looking and applying also does not equate to a termination… Read More »
A Railroaders Right to Prompt Medical Treatment When Injured on the Job
I wanted to write this blog post because we regularly see clients who are injured while working for the railroad, but are then precluded from receiving medical treatment because railroad management keeps the employee on the property for hours and hours while a manager is called to come interrogate them. In one case, an… Read More »
The Year In Review At Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP
2017 was an exciting year for our firm that included new additions to our staff, well-deserved recognition for a few of our attorneys, and a famous first pitch! Let’s explore in greater detail some of the key moments from last year at Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP: Attorneys Ken Berman, Michael Feldman, Craig… Read More »
Jury Verdict In Favor Of Montgomery County Bus Driver
School bus drivers spend hours transporting children to and from school in order to ensure that they arrive in a safe and timely manner. After years of performing this vital service for the community, the wear and tear on the bodies of bus drivers can have a profound impact on their ability to do… Read More »
Have You Been In Contact With The Weed Killer Roundup
Odds are that at some point in your life, you have used or come into contact with Roundup Weed killer. Introduced to the market in 1974, Roundup is one of the most commonly used herbicides and is currently available in more than 130 countries. Roundup utilizes a chemical know as glyphosate to kill weeds… Read More »
Understanding Your Auto Insurance in Maryland
In most states, including Maryland, automobile insurance is mandatory. There are many different layers of automobile insurance and they can often be difficult to navigate. We have put together a list of the most common options below to help our clients choose what is best for them. Liability Insurance – Bodily Injury and Property… Read More »
Defending A Firefighter Who Was On Duty For 24 Hours And Injured
Fire Fighters work had to protect our communities.They are required to work long hours, sometimes – and in this Claimant’s case – 24-hour shifts, where they are on duty at all times, ready to respond to any emergency call that may come in. Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP protected the rights of a… Read More »