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The Law of Maryland Pedestrian Accidents

Every year, hundreds of people are seriously injured by automobiles while crossing Maryland roads.  It is simple physics, really.  Force equals mass times acceleration.  The average automobile has a mass many times greater than the mass of an average person.  … Continue reading

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Evidence from Facebook Becoming Common in Court

State and federal courts across the country continue to allow the admission of evidence garnered from litigants’ Facebook accounts.  The social media site is designed to be a platform on which its users can share and express their viewpoints, affiliations, … Continue reading

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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced and Separated Parents

The beginning of the school year is a chaotic time for parents and children alike.  The chaos can be compounded by the fresh introduction of a divorce or a separation of the child’s parents.  Where custody is shared among two … Continue reading

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Head Injuries Common in Maryland Auto Accidents

Much has been made of the National Football League’s recent crusade against concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.  The impacts in the game of football are intense and violent, and potentially can have long term detrimental health effects on the … Continue reading

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Why “Uncontested Divorces” Are Rarely Uncontested

Divorcing couples often object to setting foot in Maryland family law offices, claiming that their divorce is uncontested.  The most common reason for this claim is that each party wants to save money by eliminating the need for a lawyer.  … Continue reading

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Train Derailment Kills Two Teens in Howard County

Maryland personal injury lawyers are sometimes tasked with making the best of a tragic situation.  Every year, thousands of people are killed by the negligence of other citizens, defective product designs, and negligent maintenance of private or public fixtures.  When … Continue reading

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Olympics Commercials Warn of Distracted Driving Accidents

The Games of the XXX Olympiad came to a dramatic end this past Sunday, signaled by all the pomp and circumstance on the closing ceremonies in London.  While these Games will be remembered by many people for the tremendous displays … Continue reading

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What Happens to the Family Business After Divorce?

Maryland divorce attorneys are routinely asked by their clients to explain what will happen to the family business.  After all, the State of Maryland recognizes most family businesses as marital property, meaning that the value of the business accumulated during … Continue reading

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Should I Get a Prenuptial Agreement?

        Traditionally, prenuptial agreements have been viewed with displeasure both in popular culture and in Maryland courts.  In a society that values the sanctity of marriage and the lifelong link between the lives of two people, the … Continue reading

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Proving a Personal Injury Case in Maryland

        Every day, Maryland personal injury lawyers receive a number of calls from good, honest people who have been injured at the hands of someone else.  A vast majority of these injuries occur on Maryland’s roads, which … Continue reading

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