In law, a statute of limitations is known as a prescriptive period. It is the maximum time after an event that legal proceedings can start. There can be statutes of limitations for civil and criminal matters. Each state’s legislature determines these limitations and applies them strictly to state cases. The federal government has its own […]

Carbon monoxide is often called the “silent killer.” This toxic gas is completely odorless, colorless, and tasteless. That means you cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. However, it can harm or even kill you in a matter of hours if it builds up indoors. Whether a home, apartment complex, hotel, or commercial building, […]

When it comes to keeping tenants safe, landlords in Maryland must meet a range of legal responsibilities, and carbon monoxide detectors are one of them. With the potential danger of carbon monoxide poisoning posing a serious threat in rental properties, the state has established clear requirements for installation and maintenance. If you’re a landlord or […]

Accidents and unexpected events can happen to anyone. Often, they leave individuals with physical, emotional, and financial challenges. In Maryland, when an injury results from someone else’s actions or failure to act, you can seek compensation through a personal injury claim. But what is considered a personal injury? In this blog, we will look at […]

As a Washington, D.C. area resident like our team at GDH Law, you know that it’s not uncommon to witness military aircraft patrolling our area skies, and you were likely privy to all the recent back-and-forth communication among some expressing concerns surrounding increasing air traffic to an already-busy Reagan National Airport (DCA). Last night, perhaps […]

Injuries happen; it’s a fact of life, but when they’re preventable and a third party is at fault, they could be grounds for a legal claim.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that accidental injuries in 2022 alone caused 25.5 million emergency room visits and 224,935 fatalities, making it the fourth leading cause of […]