Delayed Concussion Symptoms

Concussions are a common injury from an accident involving head trauma. However, the signs that you have a concussion may not show immediately. Delayed concussion symptoms can take more than 24 hours to show, making it more difficult to get the immediate care that you need.  Here is what you should know about delayed concussion…

What Is the Difference Between an Invitee and a Licensee in a Premises Liability Case?

If you’ve been hurt on someone else’s property, understanding the difference between an invitee and a licensee in a premises liability case is an important part of determining liability. Maryland law places different responsibilities on property owners depending on why the visitor was present. These legal terms can affect whether the owner is responsible for…

What Are Coup and Contrecoup Brain Injuries?

Suffering a brain injury is always devastating, but coup and contrecoup injuries are some of the most serious that you can experience. These can leave you with catastrophic consequences that prevent you from living as you used to and could result in no longer being able to work or take care of yourself.  Coup bain…

What Is the Difference Between a Moped and an E-Scooter?

Prince George’s County, Maryland, has lots to do, with many commercial hot spots and popular destinations close to residential areas. You can reach many of these locations on foot, via public transportation, or on two wheels. If the latter is your preferred travel method, e-scooters and mopeds are among the top options.  The question is,…

What Is a “Silent Stroke” and How Do You Know if You’re Having One?

A silent stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain stops briefly, causing damage without obvious symptoms. Unlike major strokes, silent strokes often go unnoticed. Despite this, they can lead to lasting brain injury and raise the risk of future, more serious strokes. Knowing what causes silent strokes and how doctors detect them…

Will Your Car Insurance Go Up After a Hit-and-Run in Maryland? 

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough, but when the other driver takes off without stopping, it becomes even more overwhelming. Hit-and-run accidents in Maryland can leave you wondering who will pay for the damage and whether your car insurance rates will increase. This article explains how hit-and-run accidents affect your car insurance in…

Is It Possible to Get Out of Jury Duty?

If you’ve received a Juror Qualification Form in the mail or a notice that you have been called for jury duty, you might wonder if getting out of jury duty is possible. Doing so will depend on your particular situation and your ability to show you are unqualified, exempt, or unavailable to perform jury service. …

Permanent Partial Disability

If you were severely injured on the job or in an accident, you may have heard the term “permanent partial disability,” or PPD. In Maryland, this classification has a specific meaning under workers’ compensation law and can directly affect your right to receive benefits. If your injury doesn’t fully heal but doesn’t leave you completely…

What Are Maryland’s Car Seat Laws?

According to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), seat belt use has declined despite its effectiveness in preventing serious injuries and fatalities in car accidents.  Not wearing a seat belt or following Maryland car seat laws for child passengers can lead to severe injuries and tragedies. Here is what you need to…

How to Get Car Accident Footage From MDOT Cameras 

Traffic cameras are used throughout Maryland to assist law enforcement in various aspects of their jobs. If you are involved in a car accident in Maryland, you may want to check with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to determine if the collision was caught on a traffic camera. Why Would You Want to Have…