Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 9, 2025 | Car Accident
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue?
Car accidents are unexpected and stressful events that can leave you with physical injuries, emotional scars, and financial burdens. After an accident, you might wonder how long you have to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. The timeline to sue is critical because you could lose your right to seek justice if…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 1, 2025 | Car Accident
Who Has the Right of Way at a Four-Way Stop?
Navigating a four-way stop in Waldorf, MD, can confuse many drivers. Knowing who has the right of way at a four-way stop is key to preventing accidents and keeping traffic moving. Read this blog to learn more about how to approach a four way stop and how to stay safe. The Basic Rules of a Four-Way Stop When you reach a four-way stop, following the correct rules for everyone’s…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | March 14, 2025 | Maryland Law
Right-Of-Way Laws In Maryland
When auto accidents occur in Maryland, liability is sometimes determined by whether the drivers involved followed the state’s rules of the road — specifically, whether they abided by Articles 21-401 through 21-405 of Maryland’s transportation code. How do these laws determine who has the right of way in a car accident? General Right-Of-Way Rules In…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | March 7, 2025 | Medical Malpractice
Are Small Damage Cases Worth Pursuing?
Personal injury cases – including medical malpractice cases – ultimately boil down to how much money a person can receive after they were injured by someone else’s negligence. If you’ve suffered significantly from the accident, you should not hesitate to take legal action. The same might not be true if lower monetary values are involved…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | February 28, 2025 | Maryland Law
What Does Esquire Mean?
The legal profession is full of terms that may confuse the public. One such term is “Esquire,” often abbreviated as “Esq.” Many people see this title attached to attorneys’ names but may not fully understand its significance in the legal field. So, what does Esquire mean? If you are seeking legal representation in Maryland after…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | January 16, 2025 | Personal Injury
What If I Can’t Afford An Attorney?
Suffering harm in a personal injury accident can saddle you with unanticipated and expensive costs like medical bills, repair costs, and reductions in income. Even if you know the benefits of having legal representation, the thought of taking on additional expenses by hiring an attorney may seem daunting. Some may feel that professional legal representation…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | January 16, 2025 | Car Accident
How To Make a Police Report After a Car Accident
Filing a police report after a Maryland car accident is not just a good idea; the law demands it in many cases. Even in situations where the law does not require you to do so, filing a crash report after every wreck can be beneficial. This report will preserve essential information about the crash that…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | January 16, 2025 | Car Accident
Is Maryland a No-Fault State?
Maryland is not a no-fault state. Maryland follows a fault-based, or at-fault, automobile insurance system. This means that a driver who causes a car accident can be held responsible for the damages that result from the accident. For this reason, Maryland law requires that drivers carry liability insurance coverage. This type of insurance pays for…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | January 15, 2025 | Car Accident
What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?
The state of Maryland averages over 28,000 injury crashes per year. If you or a loved one has been involved in one of these crashes, it’s time to talk to a car accident attorney. But before you start searching for phrases like “accident attorneys near me,” it’s important to know how lawyers can assist with…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | November 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?
What’s the difference between a lawyer and an attorney? The short answer is there isn’t one — at least not a legally meaningful one. The confusion arises from how these terms evolved. Historically, there were minor distinctions between different types of legal representatives. But in the United States today, “lawyer” and “attorney” mean the same…