Contested Workers Compensation Claim Instructions

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 3 minutes

If you are reading this, the insurance company has filed a challenge to your workers’ compensation claim. They intend to contest it and we will have to fight for your claim at a hearing. If you need a Waldorf workers’ compensation attorney, contact us today for a free consultation. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an...

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What Happens After Settlement of Your Personal Injury Case

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes

This post is designed to explain the process you can expect after we settle your personal injury case. I have this here for my clients to refer to once we have successfully settled their case. We talk about it (obviously!) but I also put these posts out here so people have something in writing to...

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Issues Filed – What Does This Mean?

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 5 minutes

This post explains what happens when “issues” are filed in your workers’ compensation claim. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an employee injured on the job. Talk to a Waldorf workers’ compensation attorney today and get a free consultation. And discover everything you need to know in our Free Legal Guide to Workers’ Compensation in Maryland....

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Defense Medical Examinations

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. (Note: the insurance company and their attorney will call this an “independent” medical exam. But there is nothing independent about it. Don’t be fooled.) This post will...

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Independent Medical Examinations

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 5 minutes

If we have a dispute with the workers’ compensation insurer over your medical care, they will often schedule you for an IME. That stands for “Independent Medical Examination.” This post will explain what an IME is and how you should prepare for it. If you need a Waldorf workers’ compensation attorney, contact us today for a free...

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Trials and Trial Preparation

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes

What to Expect In Your District Court Criminal Case

If you are reading this, you are probably one of my clients and you have a trial coming up in your personal injury case. If you need a Waldorf personal injury attorney, contact us today for a free consultation. And discover everything you need to know with our Free Legal Guide to Car Accident Cases...

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Uninsured Motorist Claims

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 9 minutes

If you buy car insurance in Maryland, you will likely purchase something called uninsured motorist coverage. Attorneys call it UM for short. You may see it abbreviated as “UM/UIM” on your car insurance declarations page. Almost nobody understands it when they buy it. Maryland state law sort of forces it on you. So, most people...

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Uncontested Workers’ Compensation Claim Instructions

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 6 minutes

You should have received an initial Award of Compensation from the Workers’ Compensation Commission. I receive a copy, and one is supposed to go to you in the mail. If you do not have it yet, it is coming soon. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an employee injured on the job. Talk to...

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Interrogatories

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 5 minutes

If you are reading this post, you have probably received an email from me with a document attached called Interrogatories. This happens in every personal injury case – and almost every other lawsuit of any kind. I have called you about this before sending you here, but I like to put things in writing so...

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Depositions

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 8 minutes

If you are reading this, and you are one of my personal injury clients, chances are your deposition has been scheduled. You and I have already talked about this. I like to send follow up to put things in writing so you can review them later if you have questions. or if you need to...

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