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How Much Can an Accident Affect the Value of My Car?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Oct 09, 2019

If you were involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you have the right to pursue a claim for the losses that you have suffered. The insurance company will generally compensate you for the cost of repairs to your car, but you may also be eligible…

Preventing Lead Paint Exposure in Children

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Lead Paint Poisoning Oct 04, 2019

Ingestion or skin contact with lead paint can cause serious health risks to children. It is important to learn where a child can come into contact with this harmful substance and limit exposure if possible. Prevention starts through learning what has…

How Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Law Can Prevent Injury Victims from Recovering Compensation

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Sep 30, 2019

If you are involved in an accident, it is likely that you will try to pursue compensation for the damages you incurred. But if you share some fault in the accident, you may not be able to recover any compensation because of a harsh Maryland law. The…

How Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Are Very Different

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Mesothelioma & Asbestos Sep 25, 2019

When people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in one of their lungs, they may assume it is just another type of lung cancer. However, mesothelioma and lung cancer are actually very different conditions. Unfortunately, the prognosis for mesothelioma is often…

Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices Representing KeyPoint Employees in Overtime Hours Dispute

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Unpaid Overtime Sep 25, 2019

On March 8, 2018, our firm and Nichols Kaster, PLLP filed a Complaint (1:18-cv-00550) against KeyPoint Government Solutions, Inc. (“KeyPoint”). The Complaint alleges that Field Investigators and Background Investigators (“Investigators”) were not properly…

The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl Representing PLS Logistics Employees in Overtime Complaint

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Unpaid Overtime Sep 25, 2019

On September 20, 2019, our firm filed a Complaint (2:19-cv-01210) against Pittsburgh Logistics Systems Incorporated (PLS Logistics). The Complaint alleges that PLS Logistics unfairly denied overtime payments to its Account Executive Trainees. Plaintiffs…

Factors That May Impact the Outcome of a Car Accident Settlement

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Sep 12, 2019

There are various factors that can affect a car accident settlement, significantly decreasing or increasing the amount you may be eligible to receive. It is important that you understand these factors so that you have a greater understanding of the settlement…

Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices Representing Athelas Employees in Overtime Dispute

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Unpaid Overtime Sep 11, 2019

On September 10, 2019, our firm filed a Complaint against Athelas Institute, Inc. (Athelas). The Complaint alleges that Athelas miscalculated its employees’ overtime rate by not averaging their rates of pay for the two (2) or more different positions…

How a Pre-Existing Condition Could Affect My Personal Injury Claim

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Sep 10, 2019

If you were injured in an accident but have a pre-existing injury, you might wonder how your pre-existing injury will affect your claim or whether you can file a claim at all. Pre-existing injuries can complicate a personal injury claim, especially when…

Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices Representing U.S. Foods Employees in Overtime Complaint

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Unpaid Overtime Sep 10, 2019

On September 5, 2019, our firm filed a Complaint against U.S. Foods, Inc. (U.S. Foods). The Complaint alleges that U.S. Foods unfairly denied overtime wages to its Buyers. Plaintiffs filed their Complaint on behalf of themselves and other “similarly situated”…