Recent Blog Posts
The Worst Time For Divorce: When You’re Pregnant
As a pregnant woman, what could possibly be the impetus for a divorce? We generally think of pregnancy as a time of excitement as the happy couple plans to expand their family. But that stereotype simply doesn’t match up with the reality for many. If you are going to be dealing with both a… Read More »
Financial Recovery From Maryland Bicycle Accidents
A morning bicycle commute ended in death for a woman who was struck by a right-turning garbage truck at a crosswalk in Montgomery County in January 2022. A man suffered a similar fate in April 2021 after a Dodge Dart collided with him on Paper Mill Road, leading to lethal injuries. A 32-year-old man… Read More »
Elder Abuse
Older Americans across the country experience abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Oftentimes, victims are too frail to protect themselves as the people they depend on for care are the very perpetrators of the abuse. Other times they are victims to strangers to take advantage of their vulnerability and naivete. If you or a loved one… Read More »
Child Danger: Pesticides
While we all understand that pesticides are poisons that can be dangerous to anyone, many parents do not realize that 13 percent of all poisoning incidents involving children occur in someone else’s home. If your child suffers from pesticide poisoning in the home of a friend or neighbor, or perhaps at a park or… Read More »
Distracted Driving In Maryland – What You Should Know
These days it seems Americans are so accustomed to multi-talking that we’ve come to believe we are invincible when it comes to doing multiple tasks in addition to driving. And it’s true– people get away with eating, texting, and other activities while behind the wheel every day. Unfortunately, it’s really a game of Russian… Read More »
When Domestic Violence Threatens The Unborn
You love your husband. He loves you. Even though there are occasional physical encounters due to his unpredictable temper—you know he loves you. Yes, you’ve had a few bruises, maybe even a broken bone or two. But you know he loves you. Your pregnancy was a blessing. You thought it would bring you closer. … Read More »
Dangers Related To Space Heaters
When a public housing project went up in flames in the Bronx, it was just one of about 1,700 fires in the United States that were blamed on space heaters every year. The Bronx fire resulted in 19 deaths and over 30 hospitalizations—all the result of a malfunctioning space heater. While many people rely… Read More »
Is A 50/50 Shared Custody Arrangement Possible In Your Divorce?
Custody issues are the most complex and emotionally charged issues in many divorces. Although back in the 70’s mothers were virtually always given sole custody of children in a divorce, times have changed. A father’s impact on his children, not to mention his rights and responsibilities in regard to them, has gained greater recognition… Read More »
Move Over!
Dozens of troopers are hit while assisting motorists on the side of the road every year. In addition to these tragedies, many motorists are killed annually as they attempt to change a flat tire or deal with a disabled vehicle on the roadside. Working on behalf of Maryland motorists, emergency responders, highway construction workers,… Read More »
Do Protective Orders Really Protect Battered Women?
Is safety an option for you? If you have been terrorized by domestic violence or stalking, you may wonder if there will ever be a time that you can live without looking over your shoulder. Do you have to go into hiding, or are there legal procedures that can protect you? The fact is,… Read More »
