by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Got car insurance? Hopefully you do. But believe it or not, some people don’t have any – or they don’t have enough. And if one of those people cause a car accident with you, you better have UM. That’s attorney lingo for uninsured motorist insurance. (Note: technically it is both UNinsured and UNDERinsured motorist coverage....
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 9 minutes
Maryland finally passed a law for enhanced underinsured motorist coverage. This new(ish) law finally allows for “stacking” of underinsured motorist coverage in your car insurance policy. This dramatically changes the way your car insurance works. But you have to know about it, and choose it if you want it. The insurer does not want you...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
A new law took effect October 1, 2025 that dramatically increases the fines for speed camera violations. The rate scales up depending on how fast you are going. We give you a chart below, and explain the details you have to know about this new law so you know what to watch out for. If...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Everyone knows that they need a will, often called a last will and testament. Yes. You do need one. Read our free legal guide to wills in Maryland to find out why. But what else do you need? Well, you probably need a Durable Power of Attorney. Read more about what that is, and why...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 4 minutes
This post explains what you should try to bring with you to your first workers’ compensation consultation in our office. We offer a free consultation for any work related accident. If you have been injured at work, no matter what the circumstances, I will be happy to talk to you and give you my honest...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
If the government is shutdown it is going to cause intense financial pressure on government workers and contractors. But especially those who are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Individuals in a Chapter 13 plan are supposed to send in regular plan payments to the bankruptcy trustee, who disburses the money to their creditors. If their...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you’re dealing with injuries, damage to your bike, and phone calls from insurance companies. It’s a real pain! Whether it was a minor collision or something more serious, there are specific steps to take immediately after the crash, during medical care, and when handling insurance claims. For...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 5 minutes
If you have minor children and get your will done, you will need to name a guardian. In this post we will explain everything you need to know about guardians, and give you advice on how to pick one. A last will and testament provides for the disposition of all of your property. Often, that...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Everyone knows that they need a will, often called a last will and testament. Yes. You do need one. Read our free legal guide to wills in Maryland to find out why. But what else do you need? Well, you probably need a Durable Power of Attorney. Read more about what that is, and why...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 22 minutes
Sometimes you need to go to court, but it just isn’t worth the money to hire a lawyer. If the lawyer’s fee would equal any recovery you get from the case, then why do it? That is why the judicial system created Small Claims Court. A non-lawyer should be able to get their day in...
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