Articles Posted in “bench trial”

Our firm recently received a referral from another law firm–it was a case that the insurance company would not settle, and the victim believed (rightly so) that her legal claim was higher than the offer. The injury was a simple one–my client’s right forefinger was hurt in an automobile accident–she…

Most personal injury cases in Maryland go through the Maryland District Courts. Background A judge will hear your case if it goes to trial in what is known as a bench trial. There are no jury trials in the District Courts. After a complaint is filed, the court will issue…