by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Your Child is Now an Adult, Whether You Like It or Not Parents don’t think about this, but a college bound senior is leaving the nest legally as well as physically. When your child turns 18, they are adults in the legal sense of the word. Suddenly, they have legal rights of their own. That...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
It’s not uncommon to feel fine immediately after a car accident. Adrenaline can mask symptoms, and some injuries take time to appear. But in the hours or even days that follow, persistent pain or discomfort can be signs of more serious injuries after a car accident. Here at Southern Maryland Law, we have helped countless...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Being involved in a truck accident is a terrifying and overwhelming experience. When a commercial vehicle is involved, the risks are higher, the damage is often greater, and the legal complexity is greater. If you or a loved one has just been through a truck accident in Maryland, you may ask yourself: What do I...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
You were hit while riding your motorcycle, and now, who is at fault is in question. In Maryland, that matters more than most people realize. The state uses a contributory negligence rule, which bars you from recovering compensation if you hold even 1% of the blame, regardless of how severe your injuries are. Determining fault...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
After a car accident, the first few days can feel like a blur: You’re juggling doctor visits, car repairs, and insurance calls on top of the pain you may already be feeling. Understandably, most people focus on getting through the day rather than documenting car accident injuries. However, establishing a personal log of your injuries...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Losing someone you love is devastating, especially when their death was caused by someone else’s actions. In the midst of grief, you’re also faced with sudden expenses, financial uncertainty, and questions about what comes next. These challenges can affect immediate needs and long-term stability, especially if the person who passed away was a primary wage...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Truck accidents often lead to more serious injuries than other types of collisions. The size and weight of a commercial 18-wheeler can generate intense force, putting significant stress on the body. Some symptoms appear right away, while others take days to emerge, especially when adrenaline masks the initial pain. Recognizing the signs of common truck...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
July 1 is when a lot of new Maryland laws take effect. These are the new laws passed by the General Assembly, and signed into law, in the 2025 legislative session. There are a lot of them, but most of the new laws establish commissions or departments or studies. Only a few of the new...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Determining whether to move forward with a medical malpractice case typically starts with one question: Can you prove it? This involves more than showing that something went wrong. Proving medical malpractice requires demonstrating that a provider made a serious error, caused real harm, and violated the standard of care Maryland law requires. In this article,...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Maryland’s auto accident laws are some of the toughest in the country, and they could jeopardize your ability to recover damages, even if the other driver was clearly at fault. If a crash injures you or a loved one, the law determines whether you can pursue a claim, identifies who holds legal responsibility, and impacts...
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