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Are You Tired of Battling Insurance Companies?

By Hammad S. Matin |

After being injured in an auto accident, you may be too focused on your physical and emotional recovery to deal with the mountain of papers sent from the insurance company. But you get the bottom line: they don’t want to pay the amount you need and deserve. You’re not alone. Claim Denials  In fact,… Read More »

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When Your Hotel Stay Results in Injury

By Hammad S. Matin |

We all deserve a vacation now and then, but what could be worse than visiting the place of your dreams, only to experience a serious injury due to unsafe conditions at your hotel? Not only is your vacation ruined, but you may also have a lengthy recovery and expensive care coming your way.  Now,… Read More »

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Asbestos Health Risks

By Hammad S. Matin |

A mineral that was valued because it was cheap, abundant, and had so many uses, asbestos fibers do not burn or conduct electricity or heat. These fibers were used in over 3,000 products, from floor and ceiling tiles to brake pads, adhesives, firemen’s gear, and plasters. For years it’s been known that asbestos is… Read More »

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Maryland Wrong Way Crashes

By Hammad S. Matin |

When 64-year-old John Quame De Love travelled Interstate 695 in the wee hours of the morning one August day, he couldn’t have imagined that another vehicle would come barreling toward him in his lane, and slam into his Chevy Malibu. Not unlike many other wrong-way collisions across the country, the crash was fatal for… Read More »

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You Can Sue Your Abuser?

By Hammad S. Matin |

Are you a victim of domestic abuse? If so, you may not realize that, in many cases, abusers can face both criminal and civil charges. According to civil law in the state of Maryland, when someone causes harm intentionally or due to carelessness, the victim may be compensated.  In addition to addressing medical bills… Read More »

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Drunk Driving Causes Heartache

By Hammad S. Matin |

23 vehicles: that’s how many were involved in a Bay Bridge collision as a result of one drunk driver. Incredibly, 43 vehicles were damaged in the incident, which occurred after the inebriated woman smashed into the rear of one vehicle, resulting in a chain reaction. More tragically, twelve individuals had to be hospitalized, one… Read More »

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BicycleNight

Bicycling in Shadows or Darkness

By Hammad S. Matin |

A bicyclist was killed after a vehicle crashed into him in a Baltimore intersection one Friday evening. After impact, his body flipped from his bicycle and smashed into another vehicle, then bounced onto yet another vehicle. The man was just 44 years old. Staying Safe on Your Bike  Plenty of people enjoy bicycling in… Read More »

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When Hunters Make Mistakes

By Hammad S. Matin |

Lots of people enjoy hunting, for a variety of reasons.  No one goes on a hunt thinking their weekend will be marred with serious injuries—or even fatalities.  But when accidents occur involving hunting weapons, lives may be altered indefinitely.  If your hunting outing turns to disaster, contacting a local personal injury attorney to deal… Read More »

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When Kids Suffer Because Adults Don’t Lock Up Guns

By Hammad S. Matin |

It was an unspeakable tragedy.  A five-year old child discovered a loaded handgun which was unlocked in his father’s home right here in Maryland.  While playing with the weapon, the child shot and killed himself.  His father, Warin Foster, is facing charges of reckless endangerment, allowing a minor to access a firearm, and manslaughter,… Read More »

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When Kids Experience Harm Due to Neglect in Daycare

By Hammad S. Matin |

Your kids are precious, and when you leave them with a daycare center while you work or are otherwise engaged, you want them cared for with the same diligence you provide yourself.  Oftentimes, that is exactly what happens.  But unfortunately, there are sometimes cases where daycare centers are simply not safe, and parents don’t… Read More »

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