Emotional Shock After a Car Accident
By Cohen & Dwin, P.A. on October 15, 2024
In Auto Accidents
A car accident can leave behind more than physical injuries and pain. It can also affect a victim emotionally and mentally, making it difficult to move past the accident. Psychological shock is a common response to trauma, and it often… read more
How Many Car Accidents Are Caused by Texting and Driving?
By Cohen & Dwin, P.A. on August 1, 2024
In Auto Accidents
In a single recent year, more than 3,300 people died in traffic accidents where distracted driving was a contributing factor, accounting for 8 percent of all fatal car crashes, according to national crash data. Of these fatalities, just over 400… read more
Broken Glass Injuries from a Car Accident
By Cohen & Dwin, P.A. on July 30, 2024
In Auto Accidents
When many people think about car accident-related injuries, they think of those caused by blunt force trauma, such as broken bones, whiplash, and concussions. However, impact force can also shatter glass, turning it into dangerous shrapnel that can slash faces,… read more
Mistakes to Avoid in Workers’ Compensation Claims
By Harold Dwin on July 22, 2024
In Workers' Compensation
If you are injured on the job in Maryland, you could be eligible for benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. However, avoiding mistakes is crucial for a successful workers’ compensation claim. Successful workers’ compensation claims secure benefits to cover… read more
Maryland Considers Bill to Raise Cap on Noneconomic Damages
By Harold Dwin on June 4, 2024
In Personal Injury
If you’re filing a personal injury lawsuit to pursue compensation after you were hurt in an accident someone else caused in Maryland, you may not realize that you can get money for subjective losses like pain and suffering. These types… read more
What Damages Are Available in a Maryland Pedestrian Accident?
By Harold Dwin on May 21, 2024
In Personal Injury
Maryland drivers are involved in about 3,000 crashes with pedestrians every year. Pedestrian accidents are almost always catastrophic for the person on foot, resulting in devastating injuries and even fatalities. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident in Maryland, it is… read more
Your Rights as a Passenger in a Drunk Driving Accident
By Harold Dwin on May 14, 2024
In Auto Accidents
Did you suffer passenger injuries while riding in a vehicle involved in a drunk driving accident in Maryland? If so, you have rights and options to pursue financial compensation for what you’ve suffered. Our experienced car accident lawyers can help you assert… read more
What to Do if You Are in a Rental Car Accident
By Harold Dwin on April 16, 2024
In Auto Accidents
Being involved in a car accident in Baltimore can be uniquely stressful if the car isn’t yours. A rental car crash introduces complications you’d be less likely to encounter if the vehicle were your own. You could face two parties,… read more
The Deadliest Highway Stretches in Maryland
By Harold Dwin on April 15, 2024
In Auto Accidents
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) reports that around 500 people suffer fatal crash injuries in Maryland traffic accidents every year, and around 25,000 to 30,000 people sustain injuries. Any time you travel in a motor vehicle, there is a… read more
Is Jaywalking Legal in Maryland?
By Harold Dwin on February 6, 2024
In Personal Injury
You won’t find the word “jaywalking” in Maryland state laws, but there are penalties for pedestrians who cross the street illegally. Jaywalking, or improper road crossing, can lead to injuries or loss of life, with an average of 125 pedestrians… read more