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  • Must I Go To Trial For My Personal Injury?
    Must I Go To Trial For My Personal Injury?
    In our 70 years of practicing personal injury law in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, we are often asked about the likelihood of going to trial. Only 3% of personal injury cases make it to trial. That statistic should immediately tell you that you will likely not have to go to court to get the compensation you deserve. But there are
  • Do Personal Injury Victims Exaggerate?
    Do Personal Injury Victims Exaggerate?
    The general public holds a misconception. When some think of a personal injury lawsuit, they think of a money grab. They see a get-rich-quick scheme that can absolve them of a mountain of debt. When I was an undergrad at Penn State, there was a running joke on campus that if a bus owned by the school hit you, you
  • Legal Term Breakdown
    Legal Term Breakdown
    A barrier that inhibits countless injury victims from reaching out to a personal injury lawyer is the unknown. There is so much unknown about the process -  that can be intimidating. At Gelb & Gelb, we welcome questions. This blog post aims to provide some basic information that will give you the framework to confront your legal challenges. List of
  • Personal Injury Consultation: What to Expect
    Personal Injury Consultation: What to Expect
    A consultation with a personal injury attorney may be daunting at first. After an injury, you likely are in unknown territory with mounting medical expenses and unsure where to turn. In these situations, you need someone to fight for you. The best part about a consultation is that it is free. This distinguishes personal injury law from most other fields
  • Personal Injury Mediation: The Definitive Guide
    Personal Injury Mediation: The Definitive Guide
    The Basics of Mediation in a Personal Injury Case Below is everything you need to know about mediation in a personal injury context. Please feel free to reach out to our office for a more in-depth explanation based on the facts of your case. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XxGJFOynqGs What is Mediation Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is a form
  • 14th Amendment Section III of U.S. Constitution and Trump
    14th Amendment Section III of U.S. Constitution and Trump
    The 14th Amendment covers equal protection and other enumerated rights. Section Three covers disqualification from holding office. Section III of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution reads as follows: No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under
  • Will my Insurance go up if I’m not at Fault for a Maryland Car Accident?
    Will my Insurance go up if I’m not at Fault for a Maryland Car Accident?
    Your insurance should not go up if you are not at fault in an accident. There is no reason for it to. If you are not driving negligently, then your insurer has no basis for increasing your rates. When they raise your rates because you make an uninsured motorist claim or an underinsured motorist claim, then they are essentially punishing
  • How to Get a Police Report in Maryland
    How to Get a Police Report in Maryland
    While a police report is not binding, it can influence a settlement negotiation. The insurance companies sometimes rely on the information in the report when deciding whether to deny liability. A report may say one person is liable, and a court may later determine the opposite. However, a report does provide some value before a court. Especially if another driver