by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Being involved in a truck accident is a terrifying and overwhelming experience. When a commercial vehicle is involved, the risks are higher, the damage is often greater, and the legal complexity is greater. If you or a loved one has just been through a truck accident in Maryland, you may ask yourself: What do I...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Motorcycle accident cases in Maryland have some unique issues that make them a bit different than your average car accident case. Legally speaking, nothing is really different. A motorcycle has all the same rights as a car. But practically speaking – in court at a trial – there are real differences and your attorney needs...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 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: 6 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 Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 3 minutes
This post explains your Average Weekly Wage, how to calculate it, and what I need you to do now. Your average weekly wage is very important in workers’ comp cases because all of your monetary benefits are based on it. If you are reading this, the workers’ comp insurer probably sent us a document called a...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 7 minutes
The Workers’ Comp Settlement Process: From Agreement to Payment in Maryland This post explains the process from the moment you agree to a settlement of your Maryland workers’ compensation claim, until you actually get a check in your hand. However, when it comes to workers’ compensation claim settlements, agreeing on the numbers is only the...
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 Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 3 minutes
This article explains what happens when I receive your permanent partial disability (PPD) rating from our doctor. Please read it over, and call me if you have any questions. If you need a Waldorf workers’ compensation attorney, contact us today for a free consultation. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an employee injured on the job....
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