by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Nobody likes paying child support. As necessary as it is, nobody likes paying it. But the courts will almost always require it when you are a non custodial parent. It is about the best interests of the child – not your former spouse. So what happens when your child turns 18 and there is no...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
What Happens to Your Car in Bankruptcy? If you live in Southern Maryland it is hard to make do without a car. Because of this one of the things we do when you come in for a free initial bankruptcy consult in our Waldorf or Lexington Park offices is figure out what you have...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Vocational rehabilitation is a benefit available in some Maryland Workers’ Compensation claims. It applies only when you cannot return to your former line of work as a direct result of your injury. For more info, read on. What is Vocational Rehabilitation? Vocational Rehabilitation is a workers’ compensation benefit in Maryland that provides assistance in re-entering...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 3 minutes
You’ve just been in a truck accident. Whether it happened on one of Waldorf’s busy roads or while driving through Southern Maryland, it’s essential to know what to do after a truck accident to protect yourself and your rights. Here are some important steps you can take: 1. Call for Help and Stay at the...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
After a truck accident, you might be trying to piece things together—dealing with injuries and medical bills and figuring out what steps to take. Maryland law has specific deadlines for truck accident cases, which can stop you from getting the compensation you need. This guide explains the truck accident statute of limitations, when exceptions might...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Assault is a much broader category of crimes than you think. Most people think a criminal charge for assault must involve something fairly serious (like a punch or slap). But assault charges can be for much less than that. Assault is technically defined as the unlawful touching of another person. That can include almost anything!...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 9 minutes
This article explains what happens at a Maryland Workers Compensation Commission Hearing, and how you can prepare for it. Please read it over now so you know what is going to happen at your hearing. Then read it over again right before your hearing so it is fresh in your mind. My office will automatically...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes
As the gambling options in Maryland have continued to grow, I have seen more and more people in Charles, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s County who need to file for bankruptcy because of their gambling debts. The problem is that the number of people dealing with gambling addiction continues to grow. With the legalization of...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 11 minutes
This post explains the most relevant laws on owning guns in Maryland, and the current status of the concealed carry laws. In 2022, the Supreme Court made concealed carry legal in all 50 states with the Bruen opinion. In response, some states that did not like that decision made a lot of new gun laws....
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
A vehicle that runs is almost a necessity if you live in Southern Maryland. Being without a car means you cannot go to work, buy groceries, or do any of the 1000 things you must do simply to live in Southern Maryland. We aren’t in the city, so there isn’t much you can just walk...
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