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Got Disability Slips
After being involved in a car accident, you may be unable to work as a result of your injuries. This can create a serious strain on your finances. If a medical professional places you off-work because you are unable to perform your job duties due to the accident, you should ensure that you are… Read More »
Can My Auto Insurance Company Force me to Have a Medical Evaluation
If you were injured in an automobile accident and were fortunate enough to have Personal Injury Coverage, your insurance carrier may schedule you to be examined by a doctor of its choosing depending on the terms of your policy. If you haven’t read my previous blogs, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a coverage you… Read More »
Lien on Me
After a car accident, if you seek medical treatment and use your health insurance, you may owe money to your health insurer if you receive a settlement of a judgment. This is referred to as a health insurance lien on your personal injury case. Every health insurance policy is different but occasionally an insurer… Read More »
Subsequent Injuries
When you’re injured in an accident you have the burden to prove your injuries, damages, etc. One of the burdens I will speak of in this blog is the burden to prove that your injuries are causally related to the incident in question. This burden becomes harder to overcome if the client suffers a… Read More »
When the Lights Go Out – STOP
At some point or another while driving, we’ve all encountered a non-functioning traffic signal. This situation can be extremely dangerous if drivers don’t know the proper procedure for entering the intersection. If you approach a traffic signal that is non-functioning, you must: STOP! Where should you stop? Maryland law states that you must stop… Read More »
Third Party Claims – When Work Accidents are Caused by the Negligence of Others
If you have suffered an injury while working, you may also have a third party claim against the negligent person or entity that caused your injury, depending on the circumstances. For example, an ambulance driver is responding to an emergency in an ambulance, and is struck by another vehicle. The ambulance driver has a… Read More »
Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP voted “2020 Best Law Firms”
Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP Law Firm is honored to have been selected by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best Law Firms in Maryland for 2020 with top rankings in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Litigation.
Crosswalk Conundrums
I have represented many clients who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions involving crosswalks. The most common motor vehicle collision involving a crosswalk is when Driver #1 stops at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross the road, then Driver #2 (driving behind Driver #1) fails to stop in time, and strikes… Read More »
Respecting Funeral Processions & the Law
Seeing a funeral procession may not be an everyday occurrence, however, there are special laws for this sort of automobile motorcade to ensure safety on the road for the procession, as well as other drivers. Here are some quick facts about funeral procession privileges to keep in mind when you encounter this situation on… Read More »
Uber Accident = Uber Complicated
In today’s day and age, it is not uncommon for individuals to hail rides from complete strangers using apps such as Uber, Lyft, etc. What’s even stranger are the insurance issues that arise when an Uber vehicle, for example, is involved in a motor vehicle accident. Under Maryland law, an insurance company may refuse… Read More »