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Weren’t Wearing A Seatbelt? Don’t Let That Stop You From Bringing A Maryland Personal Injury Claim

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

If you’ve been involved in an accident and have suffered injuries, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your options are. This may be particularly true if you weren’t wearing your seatbelt, as required by Maryland law. However, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that while choosing not to wear a… Read More »

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How To Properly Document Workplace Injuries

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

If you’ve been injured in a Maryland workplace, it is always in your best interest that you file a Workers’ Compensation Claim with the state of Maryland. In an ideal world, Workers’ Compensation Insurance allows businesses to run smoothly (and without lawsuits) while also ensuring that employees injured on the job will receive medical… Read More »

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Fatal Head-On Collision In Gaithersburg

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

A tragic head-on collision in Gaithersburg earlier this week left one motorist dead. The accident took place at the intersection of Maryland Route 117/Clopper Road and Orchard Hills Drive just before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. According to reports, 29-year-old Emil William Cosbert, of Germantown, was driving west on Clopper Road in his 2018 Chevrolet… Read More »

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Steps To Take After A Maryland Workplace Accident: A Guide For Employees

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

If you are injured at work in Maryland, the chances are high that you will want to file a workers’ compensation claim. Maryland workers’ compensation insurance is essentially an implied contract between employee and employer, providing medical care and paid time off to employees who are injured in the line of work, and in… Read More »

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Should I Settle Or Sue?

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

If you are asking this question, there is only one answer: talk to an attorney! The experienced Maryland personal injury attorneys at Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP offer free initial consultations, so there’s no excuse not to get a qualified legal opinion. Every single case is unique, and one factor can make a… Read More »

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How To Get A Rental Car After Your Maryland Car Accident

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

A car accident can easily derail your life. Even beyond the potentially life-altering consequences of injuries, dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be completely overwhelming. In addition to trying to cope with the expense of an accident, many victims of vehicle collisions struggle to get back to their everyday life without… Read More »

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Pedestrian Killed By Car On Baltimore-Washington Parkway

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a car in the early-morning hours on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Police stated that the accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the northbound parkway, near the route 202 exit. Police said that the driver remained at the scene… Read More »

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Exceptions To Maryland Workers’ Compensation

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

Maryland state law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all of their employees. Workers’ compensation is essentially a contract between employees and employers, that employees will not sue their employer if they are injured on the job, and, in exchange, the employer will provide medical treatment and paid time off while… Read More »

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Is my Heart Attack Covered by Workers’ Compensation?

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

In order for workers’ compensation to cover an injury or illness, it must have been caused by work. In some situations–for instance, falling off of a ladder while stocking shelves and breaking an ankle–it is clear that the injury is related to work. In other situations, such as with long-term illnesses like heart disease,… Read More »

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Are You a Corrections Officer Who Has Been Injured on the Job?

By Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP |

Being a corrections officer is not your average job. In fact, studies show that the chance of serious injury as a corrections officer is over 30% higher than in other professions. Corrections officers assume a lot of risks that other employees are not required to. For instance, a standard day as a corrections officer… Read More »

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