Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | August 8, 2018 | Personal Injury
Contributory Negligence In Maryland
Most states in this country follow the rule of comparative negligence when it comes to personal injury claims, but Maryland is one of five jurisdictions (including Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, and D.C.) that follow the outdated rule of contributory negligence. What is Contributory Negligence? Under the rule of contributory negligence, an injured party can be…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | July 30, 2018 | Truck Accident
Truck Maintenance Violations and Your Personal Injury Claim
When you think of the causes of a truck accident Maryland, you probably think that the accident was caused by driver error. However, it is also likely that a truck accident could be the result of a faulty part on the truck that could have been discovered if the truck was receiving the proper maintenance….
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | July 29, 2018 | Car Accident
Why You Should Get Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Coverage
A new law went into effect in Maryland, which could dramatically change the way your car insurance works. This law requires insurance companies to offer a new form of uninsured motorist coverage called “enhanced uninsured motorist coverage.” This additional offering will come into play for policies dated July 1, 2018, and after. What is Enhanced…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | July 28, 2018 | Slip and Fall Accident
Maryland Slip And Fall Claims
Slip and fall cases arise when someone is injured after slipping (or tripping) and falling as a consequence of an unsafe or hazardous condition. Common outdoor slip and fall accidents can happen as the result of such conditions as a broken sidewalk or an icy parking lot. Indoor slip and fall incidents can occur as…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | July 27, 2018 | Personal Injury
Contingency Fees In A Personal Injury Case
You may have heard that most personal injury lawyers will take cases on a contingency fee basis. But what does that mean? A contingency fee is the amount of money a lawyer receives when a case is successfully settled or won. Contingency fee agreements allow people access to the justice system regardless of their ability…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | July 26, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
What Makes An Injury “Work-Related”?
If you suffer work-related injuries, the Maryland workers’ compensation law allows you to take action against your employer. In order for an injury to be recoverable, the following elements must be met: You must be an employee You must work for an eligible employer You must have experienced an accidental injury or occupational disease; and…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | July 20, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Can I Recover Pain and Suffering in a Workers’ Comp Case?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws provide compensation for on-the-job injuries. It provides a system for relatively efficient compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ compensation claims, however, fail to take into account the pain and suffering the injury has caused. This means that in a workers’ compensation case you may not be getting the total…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | December 19, 2017 | Construction Accident
Construction Accidents Are Unfortunately Common
Construction work can include some of the most hazardous working conditions faced by employees in any industry. Unfortunately, serious work-related injuries at construction sites take place with alarming frequency and may involve disastrous and life-altering results. Common construction accidents include: Falling from heights (ladders or rooftops) Falling tools or large building materials or machinery hitting…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | December 8, 2017 | Car Accident
Distracted Driving Is A Common Cause Of Rear-End Crashes
In today’s world, distractions are everywhere. Among the most common dangerous distractions is the use of a cellphone while driving. Statistical analyses reveal significant delays in drivers’ reaction times when they use cell phones. Have you ever looked down at your phone and suddenly hit the breaks to avoid rear-ending the car in front of…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | March 24, 2014 | Personal Injury
Former Alpert Schreyer, LLC Attorney Appointed Charles County Circuit Court Judge
The injury law firm of Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that Hayward James “Jay” West was recently appointed Circuit Court Judge for Charles County. Judge West has been a highly valued member of our legal team for more than nine years and we congratulate him on achieving such an esteemed position…