How to Settle Your Own Car Accident Case Without a Lawyer

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 10 minutes

Can you settle your own Waldorf, Maryland car accident case without hiring a personal injury lawyer? Yes, you can – IF . . . IF your case is smaller, and IF you have the right type of case, and IF a personal injury lawyer screens your case and tells you this is a reasonable approach, then you...

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Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Insurance

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 8 minutes

Maryland passed a law not long ago that allowed for “stacking” of underinsured motorist coverage in your car insurance policy. This dramatically changes the way your car insurance works. But you have to know about it, and choose it if you want it. The insurer does not want you to choose this option, and they...

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How to Store Your Documents – the Right Way

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Even in our increasingly digital world, you still have some important legal documents that are probably still in hard copy, and must be properly protected. If your most important documents are just shoved into a drawer, or a cheap metal filing cabinet, then you are going to have a HUGE headache if something goes badly....

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How to Let Your Kids Steal Your Money

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes

This is a cautionary tale. Read this to find out what NOT to do for your children. You can be forced to pay for the divorce and child support debts of someone else, if you do this one very common thing. What if you suddenly had your entire life savings drained dry due to your...

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Can I Be Denied for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a lifeline for individuals and families looking to restructure their debts and start anew. However, potential clients often ask us, Can you be denied for a chapter 13 bankruptcy? The answer is yes. The chapter 13 bankruptcy process isn’t straightforward, and courts will reject a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing in...

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Legal Guide to Charitable Giving in Maryland

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes

Couple settling their own car accident case.

Charitable giving is wonderful and noble. Our firm supports a number of local charities and community organizations. I know the importance of their fund raising. However, we also know that some people try to use a fake charity to scam others out of their money. So we would like to give you some tips to...

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How to Act in Court

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Preparing for a court date can be a lot like preparing for a job interview or a first date. You’re nervous, you don’t know what to wear, and you will be worried about saying the wrong things. It’s important to make a good impression! The fact finder (whether that is the jury or a judge)...

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Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law – Criminal Law Version

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes

I have previously written about Maryland’s law protecting good Samaritans who render aid during an emergency situation. They cannot be sued in civil court. You can read all about the civil version of Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law in our blog post here. I recently found out that Maryland also has a similar law protecting Good...

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Identity Theft: If It Happens to You (Part 2)

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 6 minutes

This is Part 2 of our series on what to do if your identity is stolen. If you are the victim of identity theft, you must read Part 1 of our series, which outlines the first 5 steps you must make immediately to stop the damage to your credit. This post is all about how...

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Identity Theft: If It Happens to You (Part 1)

by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes

Hackers, skimmers, and data thieves are a part of modern life. As a result, identity theft is a very real problem that could happen to any of us. There are a million articles out there advising you how to avoid this painful experience. You should read them and take their advice. However, what do you...

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