In Maryland, a survival action and a wrongful death claim are two separate lawsuits that can both arise from the same fatal incident. A survival action is filed by the deceased person’s estate to recover what the...

Maryland bicycle laws give cyclists the same legal rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers on public roads. That means you must follow traffic signals, ride in designated areas, use required safety equipment, and signal...

When a car accident causes a fatality in Maryland, two separate legal processes begin almost immediately. The state may pursue criminal charges against the at-fault driver, and your family has the right to file a civil claim...

After a Maryland car accident, insurance companies use a range of tactics to pay you as little as possible on your claim. These tactics include making fast lowball settlement offers, requesting recorded statements, delaying...

Medical liens after a car accident in Maryland are legal claims that healthcare providers, insurance companies, and government programs can place on your settlement to ensure they get repaid for medical treatment. These liens...