by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 6 minutes
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 start of the process. Maryland workers’ comp settlements are NOT like...
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: 5 minutes
Here in Southern Maryland most people would find it impossible to work or even live without a car. For most people it is critical to know what they have to do to keep their car when they file for bankruptcy. If that car has a loan on it you also need to understand the steps...
by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 8 minutes
The breakup of a marriage is a painful and emotional process. In many ways it is the worst time to make smart decisions affecting your future. Yet it is very important that you do so. The decisions you make now can profoundly affect your life, and the lives of your children, for years. This post...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 4 minutes
One of the (many) confusing things about workers’ comp comes up when you go back to work part time because your injury keeps you from working full time. You are losing money because of the injury, so you should be compensated, but you cannot get paid the same as when you were totally off work....
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
This post gives you a road map of the “usual” Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. I wrote it to give my clients, and prospective clients, a good general outline of what to expect if you need file for bankruptcy. Of course, not all bankruptcy cases follow the usual format. Your case may take some detours...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: < 1 minute
The Trustee meetings for most of the Eastern Shore take place in the Federal Building in Salisbury, Maryland. This building houses the Post Office, Federal Court House and other federal agencies. When you enter the building turn to your right and walk past the metal detector into the court room. Yes, the meetings will be...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
If you are reading this, you have a trial coming up in your personal injury case. This post explains how I want you to prepare for your trial. Everything in here is written for personal injury cases, but it applies to any type of trial. We will meet to prepare. Trial prep is not something you...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes
In personal injury cases that go to litigation the insurance company will often schedule you for an medical exam – known as a DME or Defense Medical Exam. This post will explain what an DME is and how you should prepare for it. You can review it several times if you need to – including the...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
If you are reading this post, you have probably received a letter or email from me with a document attached called Interrogatories. This happens in every personal injury case – and almost every other lawsuit of any kind. Please read this post over and call me if you have any questions. What are Interrogatories? It...
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