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Rebuilding credit after Chapter 7 bankruptcy is possible, and it often happens faster than most people expect. The key is taking consistent, deliberate steps right after your discharge. According to the U.S. Courts, a Chapter 7 discharge typically occurs three to four months after filing, giving you a clear starting point for financial recovery. People… Read More

When you have been injured on the job, you are dealing with many things at the same time. The one thing you cannot afford to take your eye off of is the legal process of filing a Workers’ Compensation claim. Simply stated, you cannot receive benefits until you file a claim. Further, you have no… Read More

Workplace slip and fall accidents happen every day, leaving employees with serious injuries that affect their health, income, and daily lives. Some work environments carry much higher risks than others, which makes it important to know where these accidents happen most often and why. What Makes Certain Workplaces More Dangerous for Slip and Fall Accidents?… Read More

There is not necessarily a direct correlation between inflation and increased bankruptcies. However, the dislocations caused by inflation may affect your finances in a negative way. Inflation can lead to more difficult economic conditions that can push you over the edge into bankruptcy when you were previously just managing to stay afloat. Between having to… Read More

Workplace injuries are not always the result of a sudden accident. Some injuries develop gradually over time, often going unnoticed until they significantly impact daily life. Hearing loss is one such condition, and it affects thousands of workers across a wide range of industries. The question many employees face is whether hearing loss that develops… Read More

There is a common misconception that one can only file for bankruptcy after they have fallen behind on payments of their debt. Although this is the most common scenario in which one may file for bankruptcy, it is not a requirement that you are behind on your payments to become eligible to seek bankruptcy protection…. Read More

The state of Maryland designed its Workers’ Compensation system to grant medical benefits and wage replacement to workers injured on the job—but as our workplace lawyers here at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton know, not every injured employee succeeds in their claim, regardless of the strength of their case. If you sustained an injury on the… Read More

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a very helpful tool when you find yourself trapped by debt and despairing about your financial future. This process can lead to the discharge of some of your debt and a stop to creditor phone calls. There are some costs and trade-offs that you need to know about before you… Read More

Although statistics regarding eye injuries on the job vary greatly, one thing that is certain is that all employees are at risk of vision damage as a result of their daily work duties. You could be injured in an accident or simply due to performing your job, because it can cause a strain on your… Read More

Bankruptcy may present you with a powerful tool that can help you get your financial house in order. Before you can declare bankruptcy, you need to take steps to prepare for the process. Then, you may have the greatest chance of success in emerging from bankruptcy with the fresh financial start that you need. Here… Read More