Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits While Collecting Social Security Disability Benefits?

If you were injured at work, and you are collecting Workers’ Compensation benefits, you might assume that this disqualifies you from being able to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In fact, you can collect both benefits at the same time. However, the amount of SSDI you receive is going to be reduced by a » Read More

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Car Accidents Involving Rideshare Vehicles

Rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, make transportation easier than ever. However, due to the nature of the ridesharing business, things can get a bit complicated when an Uber or Lyft vehicle is involved in a car accident. To determine who is responsible for causing the accident, and whose insurance is going to pay » Read More

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Widow of Deceased Firefighter Eligible for Death Benefits Despite Husband’s Prior Workers’ Compensation Settlement

A volunteer firefighter for the Huntington Volunteer Fire Department recently died at age 72 from a heart attack brought on by heart disease and high blood pressure. The worker filed an occupational illness claim against the fire department and its two insurers. In 2015, he received a settlement for lump sums of $100,000 and $50,000, » Read More

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Recovering Compensation for Lost Wages

If you were injured in a car accident, or some other accident caused by another person’s negligence, you will likely be eligible for financial compensation, even if your employer pays you for the missed days of work. Typically, compensation covers the costs of medical treatment, hospitalizations, and prescription medications. It also covers lost wages, which... Read More

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Wet Road Conditions and Large Trucks

During the summer months, a sudden thunderstorm can cool things off after a heat wave. However, the heavy rain that often comes with it can make the roads slick, which makes it more difficult for vehicles to stop quickly. This is particularly true for large trucks. Recently, wet, slippery road conditions in the Baltimore area » Read More

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Safety Checks Before Driving

Many automobile accidents and mishaps can be prevented if drivers took the time to perform a few safety checks on their vehicles on a regular basis. Even the most experienced drivers may not do this, and newer ones might not be aware of these precautions. This is especially important to do before heading out for » Read More

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New Program Aimed at Preventing Drunk Driving

The state of Maryland has partnered with the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) Program to launch Driven to Protect, a pilot program that will help keep drunk drivers off the road. The program will test new technology that may reduce drunk driving fatalities by up to 60 percent. According to safety officials, the... Read More

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