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Very often new clients ask me if they have to go to the  Hospital or doctor within 72 hours.  Apparently, people are told by the officer responding to the accident that they won’t be able to pursue a claim for personal injuries if they do not see a doctor in 3 days of the accident. …

Although I enjoyed associating with the law firm Silverman/Thompson/Slutkin/White, it was time to return to Timonium- my clients did not want to go downtown anymore & they certainly did not want to pay for parking.  I always have tried to be accessible to clients- being available after regular business hours, having a 24 hour return…

While the Social Security disability determination process may seem arbitrary, there are actual several common factors that can cause an applicant to be rejected. Here, Jeffrey Scholnick explains these factors and how they can negatively impact your chances for receiving disability benefits. Your Type and Length of Disability Did Not Meet SSA Requirements (According to…

Worker’s compensation encompasses much more than singular, life-altering accidents: worker’s compensation can be given for repetitive stress injuries, or RSI’s. Here, Mr.Scholnick explain what RSI’s are, and how the worker’s compensation process works. Repetitive stress injuries are caused by small movements that build up over time to cause serious pain or injury. Compared to singular…

Not all speeding tickets are created equal: if you’ve been ticketed for speeding, it’s important to know how your speed was calculated. Here, the legal professionals at Scholnick Law explain the difference between laser and radar calculations, and how they will impact your defense. Radar Speeding Ticket Radar stands for “Radio Detection/Direction and Ranging.” For…

Identify theft via Social Security numbers is a huge, and continuously growing, problem. Here, Jeff Scholnick provides steps to take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of Social Security fraud. Social Security theft and fraud can destroy a person’s life, causing lost income, ruined credit, and serious stress and frustration. There are, however, many…

Establishing fault in a car accident requires determining if one driver was negligent or blatantly in violation of the law. Here, the legal professionals at Scholnick Law explain just what negligence is, how to determine fault in a car accident. Legally speaking, negligence is defined as behavior that is thoughtless or careless, which causes harm…

Attorney, Jeff Scholnick, recently successfully completed a three day intensive training course and received a Certificate of Training (see below) for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.  This course covers all types of field sobriety tests and…

Jeffrey Scholnick was recently elected to the Board of Latino Provider Network.   He was introduced to the entire membership as the newest Board member on Nov 26, 2016. Jeffery it was a pleasure for the Board and I to sit and get to know you a little better.  The Board and I discussed the…

Jeffrey Scholnick was recently part of a panel discussion for a seminar on Student Loans in bankruptcy. Jeff recently had an exclusive interview with Fonseca, a Latino singer, who performed at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD.  You can find the English and Spanish versions of Jeff’s article here, on page 25/48. (Mundo Latino – Mayo 2016) Additionally,…