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answered on Sep 28, 2017
That would depend on if it was truly "abandoned", under what circumstances you moved it, and where you moved it to. It would also be important to know if you've moved it again, and what steps you may have taken to safeguard it. The charges could range from theft to unauthorized use.... View More 
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answered on Sep 26, 2017
Absolutely. If you doctor has placed you on an off-work status, or placed restrictions on your ability to work that make it impossible for you to do your job, or work your normal hours. If your question is can you get lost wages for the time you miss from work and spend going to therapy... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2017
Your employer, or their insurer, is supposed to handle it. That does not always happen. You should file a claim with the WCC [Workers' Compensation Commission].
Do the defendants supposed to submit their expert's report, after the plaintiff files lawsuit or after plaintiff files lawsuit along with (plaintiff) expert's report? Thanks.
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answered on Aug 28, 2017
The dates for submission are controlled by the terms of the scheduling order.
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answered on Aug 28, 2017
I am sorry to hear this has happened to you. PTSD based claims are complex. There are a number of factors to evaluate here. What was the nature and extend of your physical injury? Was a person responsible for the blaze? What is your current treatment course? You should likely consult with an... View More
My girlfriend was convicted in 2010 of theft (non-violent) and was sentenced to 1 year of work release (She would live at the jail, go to work, and then report back to the jail), and then served 5 years on probation.
She has since completed her probation with no trouble. Can her felony be... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2017
Did she file a motion to modify within 90 days of her conviction? If so, and if that has not been ruled on, then yes, she may still have that opportunity.
This attorney is my kids father fiancee, she testified only as a witness for him in a final protective order hearing I had against him, and then after the judge granted my order she went on to represent him as his lawyer for an appeal in the same final protective order i have on him, then she got a... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2017
There is a well known and long standing rule of professional conduct prohibiting a lawyer from acting as a witness and an advocate in the same proceeding.
- the person was alive at the time of the injury but has since passed.
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answered on Aug 4, 2017
Yes you can. You'll need to be careful because different and shorter time frames apply. If the person was insured, specific procedures apply to this as well. Your best course of action is to immediately consult with an experienced personal injury attorney
How much will attorney get?
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answered on Jul 26, 2017
Q1. A -No. Q2. A- No. Unasked question: A- Yes, you should immediately consult with a seasoned worker's compensation attorney. There is simply no way to value, or explore the nuances of your case in this type of format. Many such attorneys offer free initial meetings.
In Baltimore, Maryland I was making a left hand turn from an avenue to a unlined two way neighborhood road.
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answered on Jul 25, 2017
Based on the circumstances you describe, being in the far left lane, with a turn signal on, waiting to make a left turn, it would certainly appear that an individual that passed you on the left would be the cause of the accident. If you sustained an injury in this accident, which you did not... View More
interview therefore the case was dismissed/dropped is there any way to re open the case??? I already have a restraining order against the person but I need to have her charged with assault.
I went to the court house and a lady that wasn't the states attorney for my case said she... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Ask the State's Attorney.
- do I get compensation for a workers' comp for things that I can no longer do b/c of the injury that aren't related to my job, but impact my personal life?
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Absolutely. If a doctor has determined that you have sustained a permanent injury pursuant to AMA guidelines, you are entitled to a monetary award, based on a number of factors, including the degree or percentage of impairment. One of the factors a court would determine in setting your award is the... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2017
That's up to the State, not you. They may prosecute a juvenile as an adult, depending on the circumstances. The date of the offense would be considered, not the date you file an application for statement of charges.
The person turning left was in a designated left turn lane on a divided highway with the two lanes of traffic to pass though completely stopped and filled from one light to the next with vehicles is each lane stopped to allow the person turning left to be waived through.
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answered on Jul 18, 2017
It's difficult to envision the exact scenario you confronted based on your description. Was there a traffic control device? Your situation appears to involve two potentially competing concepts. Maryland law provides that one can turn left across oncoming traffic only when safe to do so. The... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2017
Criminal Law Article, section 3-805, Misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer service, provides is a crime to: " maliciously engage in a course of conduct, through the use of electronic communication, that alarms or seriously annoys another:
(i) with the intent to... View More
MD Crim Pro Code § 11-201 states that "A victim of an assault has the rights provided under § 3-207 of the Criminal Law Article.
§ 3-207 MD Crim Law Code, states that:
(a) Dismissal. -- On a pretrial motion of the State, a court may dismiss a charge of assault if: (1) the... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2017
You'll need to go to court and convince the Judge the dismissal is proper under all the circumstances.
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answered on Jun 20, 2017
Loss of enjoyment of your life is a component of non economic damage in your personal injury claim. "What did you injury keep you from doing" is perhaps a measure. Consult with a seasoned attorney about your claim.
A cps worker is trying to make me go down and file out papers to have my bf to never come around my son's and me and he said that if I dont go do it that it would look bad on me and that he can put me in jail for neglecting my child can they do that or not
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answered on Jun 19, 2017
I would urge you to consult with an experienced attorney for guidance.
If nobody was blocking him he would of hit me
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answered on Jun 13, 2017
The gender does not matter. If someone attempted to hit another, and the target apprehended they were about to be hit, that would constitute an assault.
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answered on Jun 9, 2017
It is extremely difficult. You'll need to couple expert medical testimony with the experts opinions of vocational experts and potentially labor market analysis. Of course, the other side is likely to employ experts in similar fields with different, negative opinions.
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