You may or may not be aware of certain tactics used by insurance companies. If you have been involved in an auto accident you are aware of just how stressful the situation can be. You may be unsure on what is the best decision to make. Insurance companies are aware this confusion. Insurance companies will try very hard to keep as much of their money as possible.

So where does that leave you?

That's where our Maryland personal injury lawyers come in. We are experienced trial lawyers that know how to fight for your rights and get results. Are you unable to work due to an injury? Are you unable to pay your bills? Do you have medical bills piling up? On top of all that did you just receive a low offer from your insurance company? Its not uncommon at all.

Insurance companies will almost always offer a low payout

It has been shown that hiring a lawyer can typically increase your payout amount dramatically. Why is this? Insurance companies may try and take advantage of your situation. We have handled cases where we have recovered payouts up to double, triple even ten times the amount and more over what the insurance companies originally offered our client.

We'll begin to take a look at some of the ways the insurance companies do this technique in the upcoming weeks. One of techniques is enabled due to Maryland's law. That law has to do with contributory negligence. Our experienced injury lawyers will explain what contributory negligence is all about how it could affect your case.

You may have heard that Bankruptcy can stop foreclosure. How does this work and how can it help you and your family? Typically our clients come to us because they are unable to pay their bills. This can happen for any number of reason, illness in family, unable to work, laid off their job, etc. Whatever the reason they may be unable to pay their bills and are harassed by creditors and could even be threatened with foreclosure.

Filling Bankruptcy in Maryland will actually immediately freeze the foreclosure process and the courts will even order the creditors to stop calling you. This freezing period is typically for 2 or 3 months. Using this valuable time you may be able to sell your home with a real estate agent. Selling your home with a real estate agent will typically bring you a much higher amount than being forced to sell at a foreclosure option.

Do you owe a 2nd or 3rd mortgage? Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can actually help you eliminate unsecured mortgage debt in Maryland. This means if you owe $400 a month for a 2nd and 3rd mortgage you may have that debt totally eliminated. This means you may be able to afford to keep your house.

Bankruptcy isn't right for everyone and there are limitations and restrictions. Speak to our experienced Maryland Bankruptcy lawyers today to find out if Bankruptcy is right for you.

Just today there have been two really bad auto accidents near our Baltimore office. The capital beltway is slow in both directions early this morning. One of the accidents happened just before 7am and was fatal. The accident occured on the Ritchie Marlboro Highway in Prince George's County. Half of the highway was shutdown due to the accident while the wreckage was removed.

Less than an hour later a two vehicle accident on the beltway occured just a few miles away. This happened near Pennsylvania Avenue and Branch Avenue. The accidents caused major backups on the beltway and reminds us all of the dangers that are involved when driving on a crowded major highway.

We want to remind everyone to please drive carefully and remember that you can help prevent auto accidents. Please be careful on Maryland's roads!

You may be wondering why a law firm blog would have tips on cancer prevention? Our legal team deals with medical malpractice cases on a daily basis and one type we specialize in is cancer misdiagnosis. Cancer is an illness that is much more treatable in the early stages. Doctors and medical professionals are required to provide a reasonable level of service. If they do not perform adequte tests and/or miss warning signs of a illness - you may be a victim of medical malpractice.

As always the best way to avoid an illness is to prevent it totally. While there is no cure for cancer, we do know some ways that it can be prevented. Lets take a look at some things to do or not do to prevent cancer.

1. Do not smoke
This is probably the most commonly given advice. Smoking is something we know causes cancer. Its written directly on the box, yet people still do it - everyday people buy them and chain smoke them. If you are a smoker you know its bad, I realize this advice is something that people know but yet they do not stop. Regardless this is at the top of the list for a reason - it causes cancer.

2. Eat a healthy diet
Its known that many vegatables help prevent cancer. Brocolli is one of those perfect vegetables, tastes great, goes with a lot of dishes and helps clean you system and prevent cancer. What more could you ask for? Most fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants which helps repair damaged cells. Avoid eating red meat, studies show diets high in red meats and animal fats may have an increase chance of developing cancer.

3. Exercise!
Overweight people are actually at a higher rate of developing cancer. Exercise (combined with eating a healthy diet) is a great way to stay in shape. Exercise doesn't have to be a boring chore, try taking a quick walk.

Hope everyone has a great and safe weekend and if you are on the east coast please be careful. We hope everyone is safe during these terrible storms.