Category: Personal Injury
Commercial truckers must follow federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations to prevent truck accidents caused by driver fatigue. These rules govern how long drivers can remain on the road before taking mandatory rest breaks. Obeying HOS laws is essential for public safety. But when truck drivers or trucking companies choose to violate the rules, they…
If you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be able to obtain compensation for your medical expenses and other losses. However, the success of your case will hinge on whether you can prove that the property owner is responsible for your injury. That’s not always an easy…
The number of pedestrians killed in accidents skyrocketed during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) says. The lockdown that shuttered businesses and sent millions of Americans to work from home accounted for a 13 percent drop in vehicle miles traveled, according to the GHSA report….
Understanding Maryland car insurance and how that coverage could apply if you are ever involved in a car accident. This is especially true if you or someone you love is injured. Maryland sets mandatory limits for bodily injury and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage to protect motorists in the event of a crash. Another supplemental…
Workplace accidents are incredibly common. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2.8 million non-fatal injury accidents were reported by private industry employers in a recent year. Unfortunately, workers often don’t know what to do if they’ve been hurt on the job. Do I report my injury? Who do I go to for treatment?…
Attorney Matt Trollinger of Trollinger Law LLC recently discussed his life as a personal injury lawyer with a group of high school students at Southern Maryland Christian Academy. The discussion was part of the school’s effort to inform students about job opportunities in the legal field. During the Zoom call, Matt described his career path,…
