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Personal Injury
An Overview Of Injury Law
General Information
Personal Injury Law Overview
What Types Of Experts Are Utilized For A Personal Injury Case?
Can You Describe Any Interesting Cases Involving Personal Injury?
What Are Some Examples Of Witnesses Utilized In Personal Injury Cases?
What Are Some Examples Of Cases That Are Not Worth Pursuing?
What Is The First Step Someone Should Take After An Injury?
Common Issues
What Happens When The Other Party Is Not Insured in a Personal Injury Case?
What Are Some Common Mistakes People Make After Being Injured?
Personal Injury Settlements
Why Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
How Are The Settlement Amounts Calculated?
Hiring An Attorney
How Soon After An Injury Should You Contact An Attorney?
What Types Of Personal Injury Cases Do You Handle?
How Soon After An Injury Should You Contact An Attorney?
How Do Attorneys Get Paid In Personal Injury Cases?
Types Of Damages
An Overview Of Personal Injury Damages
An Overview Of Types Of Damages
Types Of Compensatory Damages
Amount Of Damages
Factors Affecting Damages Awards
Intentional Harm To A Person Or Property
Is Medical Malpractice A Threat That People Generally Don’t Know About?
Negligence
What Is Negligence?
Types of Negligence
What To Expect In a Personal Injury Case?
How Can I Help My Personal Injury Case?
Are Medical Bills Fully Paid In A Settlement?
How Does Retaining An Attorney Impact A Personal Injury Case?
What Factors Cause A Case To Go To Litigation?
Auto Accidents
Automobile Accidents
An Overview Of Automobile Accidents
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto Accidents Causes
What To Do After An Auto Accident
Auto Insurance Coverage
Is It Necessary to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer for an Automobile Accident?
Auto Accident Injury Data
Motorcycle Accidents
An Overview Of Motorcycle Accidents
What Do You Look For In A Viable Motorcycle Accident Case?
How Has Your Experience Been In Handling Motorcycle Accident Cases?
General Information Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Charts
Tips for Preventing Motorcycle Injuries
Do The Courts Really Hate Motorcyclists?
Bus Accidents
Overview of Bus Accidents
Bus Accident Charts
School Bus Accidents
Large Truck Accidents
Large Truck Accidents
Large Truck Accidents General Information
Large Truck Accident Data
Fatality Charts
An Overview Of Fatality Charts
Speeding Fatality Charts
State Accident Fatality Charts
Pedestrian Injuries
Passenger Injuries
Seatbelt Issues
Speeding
Whiplash
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
What Are The Minimum Car Insurance Requirements In Maryland?
What Happens If The Other Driver Is Uninsured?
What Are The Top Misconceptions Regarding An Accident Involving An Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist?
Airplane Accidents
Overview of Airplane Accidents
Causes of Airplane Accidents
Common Carrier Liability
Economy Class Syndrome
Immediate Crash Investigation
Medical Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
An Overview Of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) General Information
Damages in SCI Cases
Effects of SCI
Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
An Overview Of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
General Information About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
TBI Data
Experts Involved In Treating and Proving TBI
Indications of TBI
Proving Traumatic Brain Injury
Harmful Substances
Lead Paint Exposure
An Overview Of Lead Paint Exposure
Lead Paint Exposure General Information
Lead Paint Background
Paint Data and Statistics
Lead Reduction Efforts
Pesticides
Overview of Pesticides
Risk to Children
Background
Exposure
General Health Hazards
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Do You Handle Medical Malpractice Or Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing Home Malpractice
Nursing Home Checklist
OBRA
Government Regulation of Nursing Homes
Recent Jury Verdicts in Nursing Home Cases
Wrongful Death
An Overview Of Wrongful Death
General Information About Wrongful Death
Defenses in a Wrongful Death Suit
Damages for Wrongful Death
Death In the Workplace
Top Misconceptions About Wrongful Death Cases
Slip & Fall
An Overview Of Slip And Fall
Slip And Fall General Information
What To Do If You Slip and Fall
How Can Someone Know If Their Slip And Fall Case Is Worth Pursuing?
Insurance Bad Faith
An Overview Of Insurance Bad Faith
General Information About Insurance Bad Faith
Bad Faith: Insurance Adjusters
Do People Sometimes Think That Insurance Companies Are Evil?
Dog Bite Injuries
Overview of Dog Bite Injuries
What Qualiefies For A Dog Bite Case In Maryland?
Is Maryland A Comparative Fault State?
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Dog Bite Cases?
General Info About Dog Bites
Do You Also Handle Animal Bite Cases?
Dog Bite Injury Data
Preventing Dog Bites
Asbestos And Mesothelioma
Workers’ Compensation
Criminal Defense
An Overview Of Criminal Defense
What Are The Most Common Types Of Crimes?
What Are The Top Misconceptions About Being Arrested For A Crime?
How Should You Behave When Being Arrested?
How Does Bail Work And How Is It Set?
What Credentials Should Someone Look For When Interviewing Attorneys?
How Long Do Criminal Cases Take To Resolve?
How Long Does The Process Of Expungement Typically Take?
Drug Charges
What Are Some Common Drug Offenses? What Are Their Consequences?
What Are The Laws And Penalties For Drug Offenses?
What Are Some Other Issues Involved In Drug Related Crimes?
How Long Does It Take To Resolve Drug Related Crimes?
What Defense Strategies Are Commonly Used In Drug Related Cases?
Fraud
Public Fraud
Identity Fraud
Credit Card Fraud
Fraud
Bad Checks
Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults
Counterfeiting and Related Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Overview of White Collar Crimes
Embezzlement
Extortion
Blackmail
Criminal Trials
How Often Do Criminal Cases Go To Trial In Maryland?
What Are The Common Reasons A Case Can Be Dismissed Pre-Trial?
Do Witnesses Ever Fail To Show Up At A Criminal Trial?
How Do You Help Clients Determine Whether To Go To Trial Or Not?
What To Expect After An Arrest?
What Can I Expect In The First 24 Hours After An Arrest?
Will I Have A Criminal Court Appearance In The First Month After An Arrest?
At What Point In Time Should I Contact A Good Attorney?
Assault Charges
An Overview Of Assault Charges
How Are Assault Charges Defined In Maryland?
What Are The Potential Defenses Used In Assault Cases?
Why Is It Critical To Hire An Experienced Attorney For An Assault Case?
Theft Crimes
Robbery
Burglary
Arson And Malicious Burning
Kidnapping
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
DUI/DWI
Overview of DUI/DWI
Reasonable Suspicion & Probable Cause
What Is Probable Cause For A DUI Stop?
What Should I Do If I Get Pulled Over For DUI?
What You Need To Know About DUI Defense
What Is The Typical DUI Defendant Like?
Can Individuals Represent Themselves Without An Attorney?
What Would A Police Officer Consider Suspicious Behavior?
When Do The Miranda Rights Come Into Play?
What Happens During The MVA Hearing?
What Alternative Programs Might Be Available For A First-Time DUI?
What Is A Typical DUI Scenario Involving Prescription Medications?
Drug Related DUIs
Do Drug-Related DUIs Include Illegal And Prescription Medications?
Can People Be Charged With Both Drug And DUI Charges?
Are There Diversionary Programs For First-Time Drug Offenders?
Can I Get A Drug-Related DUI Expunged In Maryland?
Why Should I Hire An Attorney For My Drug-Related DUI Case?
Prescription Medication DUIs
What Happens If Someone Is Pulled Over For Prescription Medication DUI?
What Happens After Someone Is Charged With Prescription Medication DUI?
Consequences Of A Prescription Medication DUI
Factors To Be Considered In A Prescription Medication DUI Case
FAQs About Prescription Medication DUI
Drunk Driving
An Overview of Drunk Driving
General Information About Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving Charts
Blood Alcohol Levels
Drunk Driving Data
What To Expect After A DUI Charge
What Happens When Someone Is Released After A DUI Arrest?
What If Someone Misses The Deadline For The MVA Hearing?
What Are The Driver’s License Penalties For A Chemical Test Refusal?
Will I Have A Court Appearance Within The First Month Of A DUI Charge?
What to Expect in a DUI / DWI Case
Field Sobriety Tests
DUI Penalties
Family Law
Divorce
Top Misconceptions People Have About Working With A Divorce Attorney?
How Often Is Domestic Violence Involved In A Divorce Case?
Do Men And Women Handle Divorce Differently?
How Long Does A Divorce Typically Take To Resolve In Maryland?
Alimony & Modifications
Which Party Has To Pay Spousal Support Or Alimony In A Divorce?
Can The Amount Of Alimony Or Spousal Support Be Modified?
How Common Are Post-Divorce Modification Actions?
What Is The Process To Modify A Divorce Decree?
Child Custody & Child Support
What Factors Are Used To Determine The Best Interest Of The Child In Maryland?
Is Child Support Awarded In Every Family Law Case Involving A Child?
Is A Child’s Preference Considered In A Custody Case?
Is The Child Ever Required To Appear Or Testify In Court?
Estates & Trusts
Verdicts
FAQs
Criminal Defense
Pesticides
Lead Paint Exposure
Automobile Damage
Negligence
Drunk Driving
Client Testimonials
Contact Us
Case Evaluation
Office Location
About Us
Attorney Profile
Arnold F. Phillips, Esq.
Robert L. Allen, Esq.
Areas We Serve
Statute of Limitations
Video Library
Submit Questions
Personal Injury
An Overview Of Injury Law
General Information
Personal Injury Law Overview
What Types Of Experts Are Utilized For A Personal Injury Case?
Can You Describe Any Interesting Cases Involving Personal Injury?
What Are Some Examples Of Witnesses Utilized In Personal Injury Cases?
What Are Some Examples Of Cases That Are Not Worth Pursuing?
What Is The First Step Someone Should Take After An Injury?
Common Issues
What Happens When The Other Party Is Not Insured in a Personal Injury Case?
What Are Some Common Mistakes People Make After Being Injured?
Personal Injury Settlements
Why Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
How Are The Settlement Amounts Calculated?
Hiring An Attorney
How Soon After An Injury Should You Contact An Attorney?
What Types Of Personal Injury Cases Do You Handle?
How Soon After An Injury Should You Contact An Attorney?
How Do Attorneys Get Paid In Personal Injury Cases?
Types Of Damages
An Overview Of Personal Injury Damages
An Overview Of Types Of Damages
Types Of Compensatory Damages
Amount Of Damages
Factors Affecting Damages Awards
Intentional Harm To A Person Or Property
Is Medical Malpractice A Threat That People Generally Don’t Know About?
Negligence
What Is Negligence?
Types of Negligence
What To Expect In a Personal Injury Case?
How Can I Help My Personal Injury Case?
Are Medical Bills Fully Paid In A Settlement?
How Does Retaining An Attorney Impact A Personal Injury Case?
What Factors Cause A Case To Go To Litigation?
Auto Accidents
Automobile Accidents
An Overview Of Automobile Accidents
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto Accidents Causes
What To Do After An Auto Accident
Auto Insurance Coverage
Is It Necessary to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer for an Automobile Accident?
Auto Accident Injury Data
Motorcycle Accidents
An Overview Of Motorcycle Accidents
What Do You Look For In A Viable Motorcycle Accident Case?
How Has Your Experience Been In Handling Motorcycle Accident Cases?
General Information Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Charts
Tips for Preventing Motorcycle Injuries
Do The Courts Really Hate Motorcyclists?
Bus Accidents
Overview of Bus Accidents
Bus Accident Charts
School Bus Accidents
Large Truck Accidents
Large Truck Accidents
Large Truck Accidents General Information
Large Truck Accident Data
Fatality Charts
An Overview Of Fatality Charts
Speeding Fatality Charts
State Accident Fatality Charts
Pedestrian Injuries
Passenger Injuries
Seatbelt Issues
Speeding
Whiplash
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
What Are The Minimum Car Insurance Requirements In Maryland?
What Happens If The Other Driver Is Uninsured?
What Are The Top Misconceptions Regarding An Accident Involving An Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist?
Airplane Accidents
Overview of Airplane Accidents
Causes of Airplane Accidents
Common Carrier Liability
Economy Class Syndrome
Immediate Crash Investigation
Medical Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
An Overview Of Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) General Information
Damages in SCI Cases
Effects of SCI
Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
An Overview Of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
General Information About Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
TBI Data
Experts Involved In Treating and Proving TBI
Indications of TBI
Proving Traumatic Brain Injury
Harmful Substances
Lead Paint Exposure
An Overview Of Lead Paint Exposure
Lead Paint Exposure General Information
Lead Paint Background
Paint Data and Statistics
Lead Reduction Efforts
Pesticides
Overview of Pesticides
Risk to Children
Background
Exposure
General Health Hazards
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Do You Handle Medical Malpractice Or Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing Home Malpractice
Nursing Home Checklist
OBRA
Government Regulation of Nursing Homes
Recent Jury Verdicts in Nursing Home Cases
Wrongful Death
An Overview Of Wrongful Death
General Information About Wrongful Death
Defenses in a Wrongful Death Suit
Damages for Wrongful Death
Death In the Workplace
Top Misconceptions About Wrongful Death Cases
Slip & Fall
An Overview Of Slip And Fall
Slip And Fall General Information
What To Do If You Slip and Fall
How Can Someone Know If Their Slip And Fall Case Is Worth Pursuing?
Insurance Bad Faith
An Overview Of Insurance Bad Faith
General Information About Insurance Bad Faith
Bad Faith: Insurance Adjusters
Do People Sometimes Think That Insurance Companies Are Evil?
Dog Bite Injuries
Overview of Dog Bite Injuries
What Qualiefies For A Dog Bite Case In Maryland?
Is Maryland A Comparative Fault State?
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Dog Bite Cases?
General Info About Dog Bites
Do You Also Handle Animal Bite Cases?
Dog Bite Injury Data
Preventing Dog Bites
Asbestos And Mesothelioma
Workers’ Compensation
Criminal Defense
An Overview Of Criminal Defense
What Are The Most Common Types Of Crimes?
What Are The Top Misconceptions About Being Arrested For A Crime?
How Should You Behave When Being Arrested?
How Does Bail Work And How Is It Set?
What Credentials Should Someone Look For When Interviewing Attorneys?
How Long Do Criminal Cases Take To Resolve?
How Long Does The Process Of Expungement Typically Take?
Drug Charges
What Are Some Common Drug Offenses? What Are Their Consequences?
What Are The Laws And Penalties For Drug Offenses?
What Are Some Other Issues Involved In Drug Related Crimes?
How Long Does It Take To Resolve Drug Related Crimes?
What Defense Strategies Are Commonly Used In Drug Related Cases?
Fraud
Public Fraud
Identity Fraud
Credit Card Fraud
Fraud
Bad Checks
Financial Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults
Counterfeiting and Related Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Overview of White Collar Crimes
Embezzlement
Extortion
Blackmail
Criminal Trials
How Often Do Criminal Cases Go To Trial In Maryland?
What Are The Common Reasons A Case Can Be Dismissed Pre-Trial?
Do Witnesses Ever Fail To Show Up At A Criminal Trial?
How Do You Help Clients Determine Whether To Go To Trial Or Not?
What To Expect After An Arrest?
What Can I Expect In The First 24 Hours After An Arrest?
Will I Have A Criminal Court Appearance In The First Month After An Arrest?
At What Point In Time Should I Contact A Good Attorney?
Assault Charges
An Overview Of Assault Charges
How Are Assault Charges Defined In Maryland?
What Are The Potential Defenses Used In Assault Cases?
Why Is It Critical To Hire An Experienced Attorney For An Assault Case?
Theft Crimes
Robbery
Burglary
Arson And Malicious Burning
Kidnapping
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
DUI/DWI
Overview of DUI/DWI
Reasonable Suspicion & Probable Cause
What Is Probable Cause For A DUI Stop?
What Should I Do If I Get Pulled Over For DUI?
What You Need To Know About DUI Defense
What Is The Typical DUI Defendant Like?
Can Individuals Represent Themselves Without An Attorney?
What Would A Police Officer Consider Suspicious Behavior?
When Do The Miranda Rights Come Into Play?
What Happens During The MVA Hearing?
What Alternative Programs Might Be Available For A First-Time DUI?
What Is A Typical DUI Scenario Involving Prescription Medications?
Drug Related DUIs
Do Drug-Related DUIs Include Illegal And Prescription Medications?
Can People Be Charged With Both Drug And DUI Charges?
Are There Diversionary Programs For First-Time Drug Offenders?
Can I Get A Drug-Related DUI Expunged In Maryland?
Why Should I Hire An Attorney For My Drug-Related DUI Case?
Prescription Medication DUIs
What Happens If Someone Is Pulled Over For Prescription Medication DUI?
What Happens After Someone Is Charged With Prescription Medication DUI?
Consequences Of A Prescription Medication DUI
Factors To Be Considered In A Prescription Medication DUI Case
FAQs About Prescription Medication DUI
Drunk Driving
An Overview of Drunk Driving
General Information About Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving Charts
Blood Alcohol Levels
Drunk Driving Data
What To Expect After A DUI Charge
What Happens When Someone Is Released After A DUI Arrest?
What If Someone Misses The Deadline For The MVA Hearing?
What Are The Driver’s License Penalties For A Chemical Test Refusal?
Will I Have A Court Appearance Within The First Month Of A DUI Charge?
What to Expect in a DUI / DWI Case
Field Sobriety Tests
DUI Penalties
Family Law
Divorce
Top Misconceptions People Have About Working With A Divorce Attorney?
How Often Is Domestic Violence Involved In A Divorce Case?
Do Men And Women Handle Divorce Differently?
How Long Does A Divorce Typically Take To Resolve In Maryland?
Alimony & Modifications
Which Party Has To Pay Spousal Support Or Alimony In A Divorce?
Can The Amount Of Alimony Or Spousal Support Be Modified?
How Common Are Post-Divorce Modification Actions?
What Is The Process To Modify A Divorce Decree?
Child Custody & Child Support
What Factors Are Used To Determine The Best Interest Of The Child In Maryland?
Is Child Support Awarded In Every Family Law Case Involving A Child?
Is A Child’s Preference Considered In A Custody Case?
Is The Child Ever Required To Appear Or Testify In Court?
Estates & Trusts
Verdicts
FAQs
Criminal Defense
Pesticides
Lead Paint Exposure
Automobile Damage
Negligence
Drunk Driving
Client Testimonials
Contact Us
Case Evaluation
Office Location
Office Location
Law Office Of Phillips and Allen P.A.
McHenry Office:
25254 Garrett Highway – Suite 4
McHenry, MD 21541
Phone: (301) 387-2800
