Car accidents have many causes, but when a crash involves a driver under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other controlled substances, it is classified as a DUI accident. DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence, and if you are injured by an impaired driver, you should contact a DC …

Spine Injury Claims 101 A spine injury is about the most catastrophic injury one can sustain. There are several layers and severity levels of spinal injuries, and the results can range from weakness in the extremities to complete paralysis. Much of this depends on where along the spine the damage …

Most car accidents are unintentional, but someone is often at fault due to negligence. If you’re involved in a crash, the Baltimore car accident lawyers at The Lapidus Law Firm can guide you through the legal process, protecting your best interests every step of the way. Unlike insurance companies, which …

Sales and use tax may sound dry, but if you don’t get sales and use tax right, you might need legal representation. What Is Sales and Use Tax? Sales tax is charged when you buy taxable goods or services. Use tax applies when you buy something out of state or …

Innocent Spouse Claims Most of the time, when a married couple files a joint tax return, things go as planned. Everything is properly documented, and both spouses are aware of any incoming returns or tax obligations.  If the married couple owes more taxes than anticipated and/or owes any back taxes, …

There are many different tax terms out there. There’s a good chance you’ve probably never heard of most of them until you’ve been impacted directly or indirectly. One of those terms: Trust Fund Recovery Penalty – or TRFP.  According to cornelllaw.edu, A trust fund recovery penalty (TFRP) is a hefty …

Written by Award-Winning Lawyer Lawrence S. Lapidus What is Contributory Negligence? Receiving a fair and reasonable settlement for an accident can be a challenge. Some people believe that if they sustain injuries or property damages because of the negligence of another individual or company, they’ll quickly and easily get their …

Washington, DC Bicycle Accident Lawyer Drive through downtown DC on any given day, and you’ll see people going in all different directions to get to their desired destinations. They’re getting to their location by way of the metro, by car, on foot, or – one of the more increasingly popular …

What Is a List of Harms and Why Is It Important in Accident Claims? If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Washington, D.C. or Maryland, you may already be overwhelmed by doctor’s visits, paperwork, and pain. But there’s one critical step that can make a major difference in …

As the weather gets warmer, it’s inevitable that you’ll see more pedestrians taking to the streets of Maryland. If you’re a driver, be extra vigilant. Pedestrian accidents in Maryland are already making headlines. Three of them occurred right here in our area, and sadly, in all three accidents, the pedestrian …