Category Archives: Auto Accidents
I have been summoned to jury duty; is it safe?
The Maryland Court System is due to enter the next stage of reopening on October 5, 2020. This means courts will resume full operations including the long-awaited jury trials. However, jury duty and jury trials will look different as many new safety protocols have been implemented to make the process as safe as possible… Read More »
How COVID-19 Could Impact Your Personal Injury Claim
The nature of personal injury claims are changing, and the attorneys here at Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP are adapting to maximize your recovery. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States, fewer and fewer people are receiving medical care for “non-emergency” matters. If you have been injured in an automobile collision,… Read More »
Walk This Way
Now is the perfect time of year to go on a long walk and admire the beautiful changing leaves! Did you know that there are laws in Maryland regarding rights and rules for pedestrians on roadways? Well, there are! If you are a pedestrian on a roadway where a sidewalk is provided, you may… Read More »
Property Damage – What you Need to Know
Being involved in a motor vehicle collision can be scary and frustrating. You’re hurt, and to boot, your car has sustained damage and needs repaired. If the repairs are too extensive, your vehicle could be deemed a total loss. In this situation, you are entitled to the fair market value of your vehicle. That… Read More »
Got Disability Slips
After being involved in a car accident, you may be unable to work as a result of your injuries. This can create a serious strain on your finances. If a medical professional places you off-work because you are unable to perform your job duties due to the accident, you should ensure that you are… Read More »
Can My Auto Insurance Company Force me to Have a Medical Evaluation
If you were injured in an automobile accident and were fortunate enough to have Personal Injury Coverage, your insurance carrier may schedule you to be examined by a doctor of its choosing depending on the terms of your policy. If you haven’t read my previous blogs, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a coverage you… Read More »
Lien on Me
After a car accident, if you seek medical treatment and use your health insurance, you may owe money to your health insurer if you receive a settlement of a judgment. This is referred to as a health insurance lien on your personal injury case. Every health insurance policy is different but occasionally an insurer… Read More »
Subsequent Injuries
When you’re injured in an accident you have the burden to prove your injuries, damages, etc. One of the burdens I will speak of in this blog is the burden to prove that your injuries are causally related to the incident in question. This burden becomes harder to overcome if the client suffers a… Read More »
When the Lights Go Out – STOP
At some point or another while driving, we’ve all encountered a non-functioning traffic signal. This situation can be extremely dangerous if drivers don’t know the proper procedure for entering the intersection. If you approach a traffic signal that is non-functioning, you must: STOP! Where should you stop? Maryland law states that you must stop… Read More »
Third Party Claims – When Work Accidents are Caused by the Negligence of Others
If you have suffered an injury while working, you may also have a third party claim against the negligent person or entity that caused your injury, depending on the circumstances. For example, an ambulance driver is responding to an emergency in an ambulance, and is struck by another vehicle. The ambulance driver has a… Read More »