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Maryland’s New Power Of Attorney Act
On October 1, 2010, a new power of attorney act went into effect in the State of Maryland. Efforts had been made for a number of years to get legislation passed that would govern the use of power of attorneys. The new Act should assist the general public by making power of attorneys easier… Read More »
Expediting Claims At The Social Security Administration
The social security disability claims process is a lengthy one. About 40% of those who apply for disability benefits are granted benefits on their initial application. It usually takes 3 to 6 months for the initial decision. For those that are not granted benefits upon their initial application, the delay can be from 12… Read More »
5 Important Facts About The New Estate Tax
In December 2010 Congress enacted the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This law created an entirely new estate tax regime. To understand the extent of the change, it is important to remember where we were prior to the new law. In 2009, the maximum federal estate tax was… Read More »
Case Study Part III: The Wife
The wife’s case was a bit more difficult than the husband’s. Although she felt pain immediately in her neck and shoulder, she did not go to the emergency. When the pain increased the following day, she figured Advil and hot showers would be sufficient. After about two or three weeks, she decided that she… Read More »
Case Study Part II: The Husband
As you recall, we were following a husband and wife involved in a motor vehicle accident. The husband had immediate pain in his neck at the scene of the accident. The pain was not severe so he decided to go home, take some Advil, and see how he felt the next morning. When he… Read More »
Car Crash Case Study Part I
Not long ago, I had a case where a husband was driving in Baltimore City on a Saturday morning with his wife in the front passenger seat. As the husband approached an intersection, he faced a green light. At the same time and place, on the intersecting street, another motorist (other guy) approached the… Read More »
Automobile Insurance
It is impossible to discuss personal injury law without a basic knowledge of insurance. The aftermath of a crash is the wrong time to begin understanding insurance. This entry will introduce you to the basics of car insurance. If you look at your policy, you should have a document labeled as a declarations page…. Read More »
What To Do In The Event Of A Crash
Check for life threatening injuries. This includes you, your passengers, and the other vehicle. Call 911 if anyone requires emergency assistance. Make sure you are in a safe location. Pull off to the shoulder, or walk to an area of safety. Do not remain with your vehicle if it is not safe to do… Read More »
What Should You Do If Your PIP Is Denied?
First, you should have an attorney that focuses their practice on personal injury cases. You need someone who is up to date on automobile insurance. The insurance companies and your agent are sloppy when it comes to PIP waivers. The waiver must be in 10 point font, certain sections must be bolded, it must… Read More »
Should I Use The Attorney Provided By My Disability Insurance Company?
Should I Use the Attorney Provided by My Disability Insurance Company? By David Galinis