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: 8 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 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....
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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