Preller Law Firm Legal Insights

After an accident, an insurance adjuster may call before you fully understand your injuries or your rights. In Maryland, those early conversations carry real legal weight. Maryland’s contributory negligence rule changes everything Maryland follows a pure contributory negligence standard. Under this rule, you may lose your right to any compensation if an adjuster establishes even…

A driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) arrest can raise questions about what each charge means. Maryland treats these as different levels of alcohol-related impairment. The label connected to your case may shape the type of allegation and the steps that follow. When you understand the difference, you can better understand…

Have you ever worried about your grandparent or elderly relative experiencing bullies in their nursing home? While we often think about staff mistreatment, other residents can also harm residents. This is a serious problem that nursing homes must address. Let us look at how Maryland law protects nursing home residents from peer abuse. Maryland’s legal…

When two four-wheeled passenger vehicles collide, the results can include costly property damage, significant injuries and even death in some cases. Crashes can occur in a variety of different locations and can involve different complicating factors, including a driver’s decision not to use safety restraints. However, when looking at basic two-vehicle collisions, the type of…

Placental abruption is a serious medical condition that can occur during pregnancy, posing significant risks to both the mother and the baby. It happens when the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before childbirth, disrupting the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. While placental abruption can occur naturally and without warning, there are…

Criminal charges can result in long-term repercussions for the people accused of breaking the law. Many people facing charges panic and make the mistake of pleading guilty quickly. They don’t discuss the case with an attorney or look at their options for fighting the charges. Even though they insist that they are not guilty, they…

The well-being of a vulnerable family member is paramount. As a result, sometimes families may feel the need to take extraordinary measures to help ensure their safety. Hidden cameras, also known as “nanny cams,” are considered a tool to capture proof of neglect or mistreatment. This is because suspecting abuse of a loved one can…

The people who live in nursing homes are often relatively vulnerable. They may struggle with physical limitations that prevent them from meeting their own needs. They could also potentially have mental health issues like dementia that make them particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Ideally, the people working in nursing homes should be trustworthy and…

Women tend to seek out professional medical support during labor and delivery for their own safety. They rely on the guidance and support of medical professionals to take some of the risk out of the birth process. Generally speaking, medical professionals have the ability to identify concerning warning signs of issues during labor and the…

Drivers know how important it is to follow the laws on the road. However, sometimes the rules are not very clear, and people don’t know about them, which can cause confusion. For example, did you know there are specific laws about having open containers of alcohol while driving? These laws are called open container laws,…