In a Maryland car accident do you have to go to the Hospital within 72 hours?
Very often new clients ask me if they have to go to the Hospital or doctor within 72 hours. Apparently, people are told by the officer responding to the accident that they won’t be able to pursue a claim for personal injuries if they do not see a doctor in 3 days of the accident. …
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I’M BACK IN TIMONIUM! HERE IS MY NEW ADDRESS- 9515 DEERECO RD, STE 407, TIMONIUM MD 21093
Although I enjoyed associating with the law firm Silverman/Thompson/Slutkin/White, it was time to return to Timonium- my clients did not want to go downtown anymore & they certainly did not want to pay for parking. I always have tried to be accessible to clients- being available after regular business hours, having a 24 hour return…
Read MoreUnderstanding Whether You Should Pay Your Traffic Ticket or Go to Court
While traffic tickets may feel inconvenient, ignoring them can wreak havoc on your driver’s license, raise your auto insurance and even lead to more serious charges. Don’t ignore the ticket! You must act within thirty days to avoid suspension of your license. Here, Maryland traffic violation attorney Jeffrey Scholnick provides an overview of instances when…
Read MoreFender Benders: Do Minor Vehicular Accidents Need to Be Reported?
If you are involved in a minor car accident that results in minimal or no damage to the vehicles, such as a fender bender where nobody involved is injured, are you required to report the accident to the police? Here, traffic and automobile accident attorney Jeffrey Scholnick explains whether or not minor vehicular accidents need…
Read MoreNot All Student Loan Lawsuit Defenses are Created Equal
I have represented individuals in bankruptcies for many years, and many of these debtors are also burdened by Student Loan Debt. In Maryland, filing bankruptcy does not usually result in discharge or reduction of Student Loan Debt. The usual mantra from bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland is, “sorry, I can’t help. Bankruptcy won’t discharge your Student…
Read MoreWhat is a Dismissal and Do They Show Up on Background Checks?
A dismissal is the termination of a court action or case verdict, or the act of voluntarily ending a lawsuit by either party. There can be some confusion surrounding whether or not dismissals appear on background checks. Here, criminal defense attorney Jeffrey Scholnick explains what a dismissal is and whether or not they show up…
Read MoreHow Do Innocent Defendants Handle Criminal Charges Against Them?
While a highly unfortunate situation, sometimes innocent defendants find themselves facing criminal charges. Leaving your fate to a trial is not only expensive and stressful, but risky as well. What many individuals in this unfortunate case may not know is there are other ways to avoid facing conviction in addition to going to trial. Here,…
Read MoreAn Overview of Worker’s Compensation Law
Workers’ compensation, also known as workers’ comp or workmans’ comp, is a form of relief that compensates employees who become ill or injured due to occupational-related events. Here, Maryland workers’ compensation attorney Jeffrey Scholnick of The Law Offices of Jeffrey Scholnick provides an overview of workers’ compensation law. Workers’ Compensation Basics Workers’ compensation is beneficial…
Read MoreFiling for Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss
If you suffer from severe hearing impairment or deafness, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability. Here, Maryland Social Security attorney Jeffrey Scholnick of the Law Offices of Jeffrey Scholnick explains Social Security disability for hearing loss. Who is Eligible to Receive Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss? According to both the National…
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