Posts Tagged ‘Baltimore City District Court’
Five things you can do to help speed up your Social Security Disability claim
As an attorney who handles Social Security Disability cases, I know how slow the Social Security Administration is in ruling on Disability claims. Now, a recent article in the Baltimore Sun dated June 3, 2014, “Area SSA disability backlog is growing” by John Fritze, says that the delay for a hearing in front of a Baltimore…
Read MoreDon’t Drive with Headphones in Maryland!!
As an attorney who represents defendants in serious traffic violations, I know that it is against the law to wear earphones in both ears while driving. Yet, I see people driving every day wearing these or headsets in both ears. Do they know the law? Probably not. Under Section 21-1120 of the Transportation Article of…
Read MoreThe Maryland Judiciary Case Search is a useful tool for obtaining important infomation
The Maryland Judiciary Website is located at http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp . You can use this website to find out important information about people with whom you may need to interact. You can do this by searching with the name of the person or business with which you are dealing. First, when you get to the webpage above, you…
Read MoreIf you are in an automobile accident, do not give a recorded statement to the other insurance company!
If you are in an auto accident in Maryland, I recommend that you do not give a recorded to the insurance company of the other driver(s). Why? Here are three reasons: The person who calls you from the insurance company is familiar with the law and understands how to ask questions that may make you…
Read MoreWhat is Personal Injury Protection?
What is Personal Injury Protection and how does it apply to a Maryland auto accident? Here are some rules that you need to know about Personal Injury Protection, also known as PIP: If you have PIP on your Insurance Policy, it pays medical bills & lost wages for you, even if you were at fault…
Read MoreNew Maryland Rules for Debtors
Beginning January 1, 2012, if you are being sued by a debt collector, new Maryland rules may help you. The Baltimore Sun reported that Maryland’s Court of Appeals has enacted rules to protect Maryland debtors. Reading the new Rules, at p.4 through 11, it is clear that the Court is reacting to the excesses of…
Read MoreFour Additional Rules to Remember in a Car Accident
If you are in an accident, here are 4 additional rules to remember: Take photos of your car after the accident. Also take photos of the other vehicles in the accident and the accident scene. Email these photos to your computer so that, if your phone or lost or damaged, you have the pictures…
Read MoreDriver’s License for Immigrants
Important information about the new process to obtain a Driver’s License for Immigrants. Effective January 1, 2014, MVA Offices in Maryland will receive applications for a Maryland Driver’s License (DL) or Identification Card (ID) for customers presenting foreign documentation without valid accompanying United States Citizenship and Immigration Services documentation (USCIS).
Read MoreFour Rules to Remember in a Car Accident
Move to the side of the road, check that all of your passengers are safe and help anyone who is injured; Give your name, address and insurance information from your car to the other driver. Obtain the same information from the other driver; Obtain the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses to the…
Read MoreIs my age an Important Factor in Determining if I am Awarded Social Security Disability?
I am often asked if the age of a Social Security Disability applicant is important in the evaluation of his/her claim by the Social Security Administration. The answer is “Yes, this is an important factor.” The reason is that the older you are, the better your chances of being approved for disability.
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