We all know that there are dangerous and negligent drivers on the road. Bikers and pedestrians, who have little to no protection from vehicles on the road, are most threatened by these careless drivers, as they are at the greatest risk of severe injury or death. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that auto… Read More »
With all the boating and other maritime activities that the Chesapeake Bay has to offer, it is no surprise that Maryland is one of the top summer boating destinations. But recreational boating can lead to serious injuries and even death when operators are unsafe or negligent. The summer of 2011 saw a substantial rise in… Read More »
If you were injured on the job, Maryland workers’ compensation benefits cover your medical costs, as well as your lost wages while you recuperate. Once your injury has healed, you can return to work if your condition allows. If your injury was severe or catastrophic, you may not be able to return to the same… Read More »
People lose their lives in tragic accidents and disasters every day. Tragic accidents are even more devastating when they could have been prevented or are the result of careless behavior. In fact, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) names accidents and unintentional injury as the fifth leading cause of death… Read More »
Personal injury laws do not only apply to cases of physical injury. If you suffer emotional anguish or financial distress because of negligent actions or inactions by another party, you may be entitled to compensation—even if you were not physically injured. Defamation Defamation is a well-documented form of non-physical personal injury. Defamation suits often involve… Read More »
Engel & Engel would like you to join us in congratulating associate attorney, Allyson B. Goldscher, for being recognized as a Maryland Rising Star by Super Lawyers®. This prestigious recognition is issued to a select number of attorneys throughout the United States each year, based on peer nominations, independent candidate research, peer evaluation and final… Read More »
Day of Trial Tips Taking your family law dispute to trial gives you the opportunity to have your case decided by an impartial judge in the reserved atmosphere of the courtroom. The formality of judicial proceedings protects all parties involved in a dispute and promotes equitable rulings. The strict decorum can also feel intimidating, however,… Read More »
No part of divorce is easy. However, even couples who can reach an agreement on how to divide their property face much more difficult challenges when it comes to child custody issues. No one wants to miss any milestones in the lives of their children. However, even in joint custody, each parent must deal with… Read More »
It is important to bring certain documents to your free initial 40-minute consultation with Engel &Engel, so we can properly assess your situation and develop a clear legal strategy. The more prepared you are, the more the divorce lawyer assigned to your case will be able to help you. Make copies of all your documents so you… Read More »
Maryland has a reputation of being friendly to same-sex couples, particularly those seeking to adopt. A child may be related biologically to one parent, but not the other. In order to be recognized as a child’s parent, both partners are strongly advised to go through adoption proceedings. Although most people think that if their relationship… Read More »
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