What to Know About Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Besides liability coverage which covers a driver for crashes they cause, every Maryland driver is required to have uninsured motorist coverage (UM coverage) as a part of their auto insurance. This coverage helps to protect drivers who may be the victim of a driver who has no insurance policy; however, UM coverage is also valuable in other scenarios. Here, the auto accident attorneys at Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz detail…
Read MoreDrug Recalls and Your Rights
Medications are tested rigorously to ensure their efficacy and safety, and this process is overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After a medication is put on the market, the FDA continues to oversee its effects—sometimes, the FDA will initiate a recall if a medication does not meet expectations or causes harm to its users. It is important to understand how drug recalls work and the steps you should…
Read MoreNew Laws Going into Effect for October 2018
On October 1st, 2018, a wide range of new laws, spanning from bans on bump stocks to “sextortion” penalties, went into effect in the state of Maryland. Here, the victim advocates at Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz provide the details on a variety of new Maryland laws. Firearm Laws Recent mass shootings, as well as gun violence in Baltimore, have prompted legislators to pass laws placing further restrictions on firearms…
Read MoreTeaching Children About Fire Safety
Home fires can start and spread quickly, which is why it is essential to be prepared and educated in fire safety. A little bit of planning and training can make the difference for you and your family. Here, the fire loss attorney at AFSL detail ways to educate your children about fire safety. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), approximately 271 children died in a fire or…
Read MoreWhat You Should and Should Not Do After a Car Crash
The actions a plaintiff takes immediately after a car crash can have a massive impact on the outcome of their personal injury claim. Here, the personal injury attorneys at Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz detail some of the most important actions you should and should not take when filing a personal injury claim. Do Seek Immediate Medical Attention If you have been involved in a crash, you should consider seeking…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Are the Victim of a Hit & Run
A “hit-and-run” accident refers to a situation where a driver who was involved in a motor vehicle collision flees the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, this leaves you, the victim, with the burden of proving what happened. Here, the auto collision attorneys at Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz provide information on what to do if you have been the victim of a hit-and-run. A hit-and-run accident includes hitting another driver…
Read MoreWhat Car Accident Victims Need to Know About Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Personal injury protection, also known as PIP insurance, can be extraordinarily valuable after an auto accident—unfortunately, many policyholders have not been adequately informed by their insurance companies about this vital protection. Here, the auto accident attorneys at Azrael, Franz, Schwab & Lipowitz detail the necessity of PIP insurance. Brief History of PIP Insurance Before PIP insurance coverage was mandated in Maryland, there was concern by legislators and attorneys of the…
Read MoreWoman Charged with DUI and Vehicular Homicide after Baltimore County Crash that Killed a 5-Year-Old and Her Grandmother
A Timonium woman, 22-year-old Callie Noble Schwarzman, was charged on July 25th with driving while impaired by alcohol and other controlled substances, negligent manslaughter by automobile and vehicular homicide in the recent auto crash that killed 5-year-old Delaney Gaddis and 60-year-old Deborah Limmer, Gaddis’ grandmother. On Monday, July 23rd at approximately 6:50 a.m., Limmer was pushing Gaddis in a stroller on the sidewalk along Girdwood Road when Schwarzman allegedly lost…
Read MoreGas Station Fire Safety
Service stations are fire-prone areas. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) there are on average more than 5,000 service station fires in the US each year. Here, the fire loss attorneys at AFSL detail steps to take when practicing gas station fire safety. Structure fires and other outdoor fires at service stations have decreased 70 percent between 1980 and 2008. However, vehicle fires at service stations rose steadily…
Read MoreDavis Family, Represented by Lipowitz, Solter and Azrael, Announce Lawsuit Against Baltimore Police Department
Six adult children of Elbert Davis, an 86-year-old man killed in April 2010 when a driver fleeing Baltimore police crashed into Davis’ vehicle, have filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore Police Department (BPD), seeking $25 million in damages. Davis’ children assert that, instead of calling an ambulance or providing medical treatment, Baltimore City police focused on planting drugs in the vehicle that crashed in order to justify their pursuit. The…
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