When someone is hurt in an accident, most people focus on the injured person. But injuries often affect the whole family. A serious injury can change daily routines, emotions, and finances for everyone in the household. Even injuries that seem manageable at first can have long-lasting effects on loved ones. Changes to Daily Life After...
Monthly Archive: February 2026
Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car crashes. They happen every day at stoplights, in traffic, and on busy roads. Because these crashes often happen at low speeds, many people think they are not serious. But rear-end accidents can cause painful and lasting injuries, even when the damage to the cars...
Lyn Widmyer is a Jefferson County writer and former public servant who loves sharing local stories. For years, she has been talking with people in our community about aging, work, and the projects they care about most. After retiring from her job in urban planning for Montgomery County, Maryland, she served on the Jefferson County...
We are excited to share big news about our team. In early December, attorney Shawn Hogbin was sworn in to the Federal Court for the District of Maryland in Baltimore. Not only is this an important step in Shawn’s career, but it is also an important step for the firm — it enables Skinner Accident...
When you are dealing with a personal injury case, it helps to understand the types of damages you may be able to claim. Many people think damages only come from medical bills, but in a personal injury claim, damages aren’t only about doctor visits and X-rays; damages can stem from other parts of you life...
Stephen recently spoke at the annual national convention of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) and the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), where he addressed an increasingly important topic in the legal profession: the ethical and practical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in mediation. Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, and the...
Insurance plays a significant role in personal injury cases. After an accident, many people think the insurance company will cover everything. But insurance companies are businesses, and they often try to pay as little as possible. Knowing how insurance works can help you make smarter choices during your claim. When you are hurt, you may...
We live in a world where cameras are everywhere. They are on phones, in stores, in parking lots, and along busy roads. As a result, people capture many accidents on video, even when they don’t expect to. Video recordings can help show what really happened if you are injured in a car accident, slip-and-fall, or...