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- Can I get quick reimbursement for lost wages and some medical bills in the event of an auto accident?
Nov 5, 2021
One of the ways for Ocean City, Maryland drivers to protect themselves in the event of an Ocean City auto accident is to make sure to have enough insurance, including a type of coverage that pays out immediately if there is a car accident. “PIP” insurance, which stands for “personal injury protection,” is no-fault coverage, which means that you can claim PIP benefits regardless of who caused the auto accident. It’s a little known...Read More - How DWI convictions affect employment in Maryland
Nov 1, 2021
A criminal conviction of any kind could have an impact on your employment. If you’re convicted of driving while intoxicated, it can be damaging to your career even if your job doesn’t primarily involve driving. Background checks Most employers will include criminal background checks as part of the hiring process. A criminal conviction for driving under the influence is very damaging because it shows that an individual would need to stay away from...Read More - How often can you file for bankruptcy?
Oct 22, 2021
Dealing with fiscal emergencies and immense debts can happen more than once in someone’s lifetime. Like most states, Maryland, allows residents to file bankruptcy more than once. While there isn’t a limit on how many bankruptcies a person can have, there are waiting periods. When do bankruptcy filings end? There’s a limit to filing for There are a few different concerns to keep in mind when filing another bankruptcy. Answering these...Read More - Can I get reimbursed for costs in an auto accident if the other driver is uninsured or doesn’t carry enough insurance to pay for the damages?
Oct 22, 2021
Maryland drivers consistently rank at the bottom of several studies that examine safe driving by looking at how often drivers are involved in a car accident. One of the nation’s largest insurers, Allstate, has ranked Baltimore at the bottom of its annual study of 200 cities for at least two years in a row. In addition, about one in seven drivers across the United States is uninsured, The frequency of accidents and the...Read More - Auto insurer refuses coverage for additional driver
Oct 18, 2021
A Maryland auto accident insurer was successful recently in turning back a legal challenge by a woman who sought underinsured motorist benefits for injuries she suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals ruled that, even though the woman was named as an “additional driver,” she wasn’t entitled to benefits under the Geico policy. The Maryland policyowner added her mother, the resident of a nearby state, to the policy as an...Read More - What are the penalties for an underage DUI in Maryland?
Oct 14, 2021
In Maryland, like other U.S. states, the legal drinking age is 21. Persons charged with drinking under 21 face a fine and a misdemeanor conviction. When someone commits a DUI offense while drinking underage, the penalties could be far more severe. However, it might be possible to fight the charges, depending on the circumstances. Underage DUI offenses in Maryland Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses involve someone operating a vehicle with a blood...Read More - What is Maryland’s interlock ignition program?
Oct 8, 2021
Every state has a different approach to how those convicted of driving under the influence are sentenced. All states implement penalties based on the number of offenses and the level of blood-alcohol concentration detected in the defendant’s system. Fines, incarceration and license suspension are standard for most states. Requiring an ignition interlock device is not always ordered, but it assuredly can be required in Maryland. When an IID is required Not all drivers...Read More - What is Probable Cause?
Oct 1, 2021
Before police make an arrest, conduct a search or obtain a warrant, they must have probable cause. The term “probable cause” is found in the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution’s protection against unreasonable government searches and seizures. Courts in Maryland look at the totality of circumstances – meaning everything that the arresting officers knew or reasonably believed at the time of the arrest – when determining whether or not it was reasonable for...Read More - Aggravated DUI in Maryland
Sep 30, 2021
It is illegal in all states to drive under the influence of controlled substances or alcohol. While penalties in each state vary, many of them have aggravating factors that increase penalties. Drivers in Ocean City, Maryland, who have been pulled over can get increased penalties for an aggravated DUI. Overview of aggravated DUI A standard driver is commonly considered intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more. A driver doesn’t...Read More - Expunging criminal records can help in obtaining jobs, housing and education
Sep 27, 2021
A criminal conviction can create difficulties when applying for a job or an apartment because employers and landlords often ask about a person’s criminal record. In many instances, the severity and the age of the criminal conviction doesn’t matter. Online retail giant Amazon was sued by a group of drivers who said they were fired when a background check showed criminal charges that were minor and 10 years old. The best way to...Read More