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Injuries from Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is negligence caused when a healthcare provider fails to act responsibly and causes injury to a patient. That failure to act responsibly is known as a breach of the standard of care, or an act or omission by a healthcare professional that does not meet accepted standards. Some examples of medical malpractice include…
Read MorePersonal Injuries with Pre-Existing Injuries
The Baltimore attorneys at Alperstein & Diener discuss the procedures for seeking compensation from a personal injury case with a pre-existing injury. If you are injured in an automobile accident it is important that you receive prompt medical treatment, follow doctor’s recommendations and alert your doctor of any pre-existing injury. A pre-existing injury should not…
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Rent Court
The Baltimore attorneys at Alperstein & Diener discuss reasons for appearances in Rent Court, and what to expect from a landlord or tenant’s standpoint. A landlord can take a tenant to Rent Court for non-payment of rent, which may result in an eviction. The trial procedures are less formal in Rent Court than regular…
Read MoreInjuries and Premises Liabilities
If you are injured as a result of a dangerous or defective condition on someone’s property you may be entitled to recover damages against the owner of the premises. Maryland law requires owners of property to keep their property reasonably safe. If a property owner had knowledge and an opportunity to correct a dangerous condition…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Violent Crimes
People often ask criminal lawyers: “What is a violent crime?” Contrary to the obvious response that it is a crime that involves violence, there is a specific list in Maryland law of what qualifies as a “crime of violence.” The Criminal Law Article, §14-101 lists abduction, arson, kidnapping, voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, robbery, carjacking, various sex…
Read MoreStandard of Evidence for Protective Order Will Change October 1, 2014
On October 1, 2014 the standard of evidence for getting a protective order will change. The process should remain the same, but the burden of proof is changing. Prior to October 1st a petitioner has had to convince a judge by “clear and convincing” evidence that an abusive act had occurred before a judge could issue a protective order—as…
Read MoreTreatment Recommendations
When you meet with Alperstein and Diener lawyers for a criminal or drunk driving matter, don’t be surprised if we recommend getting an evaluation and treatment. We recommend this course of action because we understand how cases are perceived by the judges, prosecutors and court personnel. In drug cases, because of the addictive nature of…
Read MoreYour Rights to an Attorney: Breathalyzer Tests
Whether or not you will be allowed to consult with an attorney before you take a breathalyzer test is a question which has significance on two fronts. Drivers charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) face not only criminal sanctions, but also the possibility of a license suspension. Maryland’s implied consent statutes and related legislation…
Read MoreShoplifting Charges in Maryland
The Baltimore criminal defense attorneys at Alperstein & Diener explain the shoplifting charges in Maryland. People who get accused of shoplifting in Maryland are usually charged with the misdemeanor offense of Theft. Maryland statutes provide for several levels of severity of theft, each one based upon the value of the item in dispute. For items…
Read MorePolice Officer Found Not Guilty of Criminal Charges
Baltimore criminal defense attorney, Andrew Alperstein successfully defends a Howard County police officer accused of negligent driving and assault. Andrew Alperstein was recently quoted in the Baltimore Sun in relation to his representation of a Howard County police officer charged with four counts of second-degree assault, one reckless driving count, and two counts of negligent…
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