by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Losing someone you love is devastating, especially when their death was caused by someone else’s actions. In the midst of grief, you’re also faced with sudden expenses, financial uncertainty, and questions about what comes next. These challenges can affect immediate needs and long-term stability, especially if the person who passed away was a primary wage...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Truck accidents often lead to more serious injuries than other types of collisions. The size and weight of a commercial 18-wheeler can generate intense force, putting significant stress on the body. Some symptoms appear right away, while others take days to emerge, especially when adrenaline masks the initial pain. Recognizing the signs of common truck...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
July 1 is when a lot of new Maryland laws take effect. These are the new laws passed by the General Assembly, and signed into law, in the 2025 legislative session. There are a lot of them, but most of the new laws establish commissions or departments or studies. Only a few of the new...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Determining whether to move forward with a medical malpractice case typically starts with one question: Can you prove it? This involves more than showing that something went wrong. Proving medical malpractice requires demonstrating that a provider made a serious error, caused real harm, and violated the standard of care Maryland law requires. In this article,...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Maryland’s auto accident laws are some of the toughest in the country, and they could jeopardize your ability to recover damages, even if the other driver was clearly at fault. If a crash injures you or a loved one, the law determines whether you can pursue a claim, identifies who holds legal responsibility, and impacts...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 4 minutes
A Guide to Writing a Complementary Letter with Your Will We are estate planning attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland. We want you to have your estate planning documents in order. This is the suggested format of a letter we suggest you write in our Free Legal Consumer Guide to making a will. This letter is not legally binding, but...
by Kathryn Lawryszek | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 6 minutes
I know we are being bummers, but now – right before the busy marriage season starts – is a good time to bring up this tough topic. Nobody likes to think of divorce before a marriage. But face facts – 50% of marriages end up that way. It is a realistic possibility for anyone. So....
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Of all the mistakes you can make with your will & estate planning documents, there is one that is easiest to avoid. Don’t lose them! If a loved one of yours suddenly died, would you know where to find their estate planning documents? Would someone else know where to find your estate planning documents? We...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in What's New With Us | Reading Time: 2 minutes
If we would all start wishing each other a Happy Independence Day we could move this holiday to the first Friday in July. With the 4th of July falling on a Friday, this year is a perfect example of why it would be better to celebrate Independence Day on a Friday. After all, Independence Day...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Your primary concern after suffering a Waldorf car accident or any sort of personal injury in Waldorf, Maryland should be getting quality medical care and getting well. Believe it or not, this can actually be fairly difficult – at least paying for it all can be. Why? Because our health insurance system, and the laws...
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