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Usually, motorcycle crash settlements in Maryland are quite large, mostly because the injuries are so severe. The motorcycle rider fatality rate is about thirty times higher than the four-wheel vehicle occupant crash fatality rate. Serious motorcycle crash injuries include broken bones, head injuries, spine issues, and internal injuries. So, even if they survive, motorcycle crash […]
Many domestic violence victims believe that applying for a protective order is a waste of time. Indeed, judges deny more than half of the protective order applications they receive. But let’s look behind the numbers. Most denied victims meet the legal qualifications for court judicial protection. But their applications are dismissed for procedural purposes, including […]
Good lawyers never pull punches. In Maryland, a positive breath test roughly doubles the DUI conviction rate, from about 40% to about 80%. But eight out of ten is substantially less than ten out of ten. So, regardless of the test result, a DUI case may have a happy ending for a defendant, especially if […]
Most patients rely entirely on their doctors for all their medical diagnosis needs. But diagnosis errors, usually in one of the five areas discussed below, kill or seriously injure hundreds of thousands of people every year. Frequently, doctors over-delegate diagnostic test result interpretation to less-qualified professionals, like nurses or even patient care techs. These individuals […]
Spousal support is a lightning rod in many divorce cases. Some people, mostly obligors (people who pay alimony), believe spousal support is little more than a financial incentive for divorce. Other people, mostly obligees (people who receive alimony), believe spousal support is a necessary component of a fair property settlement. Since Maryland law tries to […]
Many defendants are convicted of burglary long before they have their day in court. These defendants allow the shock and awe of the criminal justice system to overwhelm them. That’s especially true for burglary defendants without criminal records. Many people stumble into burglary charges, often by violating a restraining order. Then, when a friendly chat […]
A personal injury victim has the burden of proof to establish negligence, or a lack of care. This burden is a double burden. The victim/plaintiff has the burden of proof to establish the legal elements of a negligence case. A victim/plaintiff also has the burden of persuasion, which is convincing jurors to award maximum compensation. […]
Most people should at least consider prenuptial agreements if they have been married before. As outlined below, these agreements have financial and emotional benefits for both spouses. Recent legal changes have expanded the role of prenuptial agreements. Today, a prenup is like a life insurance policy. No one wants or expects to die early, but […]
In Maryland criminal law, “domestic violence” is an umbrella term that includes contact (e.g., battery) and non-contact (e.g., violating a restraining order) offenses, if the alleged victim is a member of a protected household class. Once upon a time, law enforcement agencies rarely stepped into these situations because they considered them civil matters. But the […]
Mothers are more likely to form secure attachments by comforting their children when they are distressed, and fathers are more likely to provide security in the context of the controlled excitement of play or discipline. In other words, children consistently need active fathers in their lives. But that’s not the only reason men should file […]
Few details were available after a February 2026 vehicle collision that involved a passenger car and a tanker truck. Authorities said the incident occurred on Crain Highway near the Old Central Avenue intersection. Officials said one teenager was ejected from the vehicle. Emergency responders rushed this victim to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The […]
In January 2026, the Senate Finance Committee began considering S.B. 90, which changes the rules for emergency responders seeking workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland. The proposal includes a presumption that certain occupational diseases, such as cancer and hypertension, are work-related if the victim is a qualified emergency responder. S.B. 90 also includes a presumption that […]
Many temporary things become permanent. The Eiffel Tower, which was built for the 1889 World’s Fair, is a good example. At the time of its construction, its builders planned to dismantle it by 1909. Only a last-ditch effort saved the structure that became an icon of Paris. Divorce temporary orders technically expire when the judge […]
Especially in terms of gun-free zones, Maryland has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. These restrictions apply whether or not the defendant had a permit. In many cases, prosecutors file two cases in these situations: one for illegal weapons possession and one for having a gun in a gun-free zone. This […]
Lost wage replacement benefits for job injury victims are usually based on the average weekly wage (AWW), which in Maryland is a maximum of $1,388 per week. As outlined below, most job-related injury or illness victims receive two-thirds of their AWW for the duration of their temporary or permanent disabilities. Also, as outlined below, the […]
Mostly because so many adoption alternatives are available, especially in Florida, American families of various shapes and sizes adopt tens of thousands of newborns, infants, toddlers, and children every year. Adoptive families have different motives when they start the process. But this process almost always ends the same way, with a joyful creation of a […]
The answer to this question largely depends on the type of traffic citation and the desired outcome. A few other factors sometimes come into play as well. Many people ask this question because Southern Maryland police officers aggressively enforce traffic regulations. Most people cannot drive more than two or three miles at a time without […]
Reasonable bail in criminal cases is guaranteed by the Eighth Amendment. “Reasonable” is a lawyer word that means different things in different contexts. However, given the high percentage of unsentenced inmates in Charles County jails, “reasonable” now favors defendants. Whether or not it is true, the public perception is that many Charles County inmates languish […]
Absolutely not. Granted, if you fail a breath test, the odds shift in favor of the state. The conviction rate in breath test cases is over 80%. In contrast, the conviction rate in refusal cases is about 40%. Additionally, modern Breathalyzers are very sophisticated and reliable devices. But as we all know, no gadget is […]
Like most other states, Maryland is an equitable distribution state. Upon divorce, the court must divide marital property (debts and assets) equitably, so the marriage dissolution is not an unfair financial burden on either party. Equitably usually, but certainly does not always, mean equally. We break down some common property division factors in Maryland below. […]
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