Legislative district maps have long been used to assign both single-member and multi-member districts in Maryland, but a recent case in the Maryland Court of Appeals argued that the use of these districts conflicts with the state Constitution. The case argued that, since some districts…
When you are in a car or motorcycle accident in Maryland, it’s natural to want to ensure that the at-fault party covers the cost of damages to you and your vehicle. In most accidents, this will involve the insurance company. The insurer is the one…
Tragically, every year many people are in car collisions where the other driver does not stop and drives away. While sometimes this happens for innocent reasons, such as them not realizing that they struck your vehicle, it often occurs due to them wanting to escape…
When you’re in a car accident, it can be overwhelming to take care of coordinating with the other driver’s insurance company regarding the property damage of your vehicle – whether it be a total loss or needing repairs – as well as securing a rental…
If you are injured in an accident or other situation, the injury might not show up immediately or you might not realize the severity of it for weeks or months following it. Sadly, this can mean that some people never realize they can potentially still…
As unfortunate as it is, an accident can occur at any time. As a result, you may experience an injury that limits your ability to work, complete tasks and spend time doing the things you love. If this accident could have been avoided, you may…
People take to the sidewalks every day for a variety of reasons. Some individuals prefer to get to work on foot for some fresh air. Others walk or jog around town to stay in shape. Regardless of what brought them out, there are a variety…
If you are one of the hundreds of motorcycle drivers involved in an accident in Maryland every year, there are many questions that you might have in the aftermath. At Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt, Scott & Halstad, we work with drivers in the aftermath of Maryland…
To qualify for Medicaid coverage of long-term care, you must satisfy very complicated financial eligibility rules—rules that often can be traps for the unwary. One of the most significant traps is Medicaid’s right to recover its expenses from your estate after you die – a…
Every time you step into your vehicle, you are aware that you are putting yourself at some level of risk that you might be in an accident. However, you are also protected by the car around you and the safety features that are part of…
