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We asked MAJ members to share their favorite volunteer programs and opportunities in Maryland. Here's what they had to say:

As the world evolves and becomes increasingly more complex, attorneys are in a unique position to bridge the gap between those who can afford and access legal services and those who cannot.

As trial lawyers, we are advocates for justice. That role is defined not only within the courtroom but also in the communities we serve.

Fortunately for us, as trial lawyers, we get to make a living by doing something we love and therefore have even more of a reason to give back.

Advocates of tort reform argue that issues like rising insurance premiums and doctors leaving justify limiting plaintiffs' access to courts through measures such as damages caps. Despite claims of promoting patient safety, these reforms primarily shield malpractice insurance and hospitals from responsibility, without addressing the real issues.

David Harak shares his position on Maryland's limited voir dire and delves into whether this system adequately guarantees the Constitutional right to a fair trial by impartial jurors. 

When a child is injured, the claim for pre-majority medical expenses typically falls on the parents, with four exceptions. It is time for Maryland to reassess the current state of this law and advocate for abrogation of the current prohibition against recovery by minors.

Any time it is likely a tort recovery will give rise to a lien, the recognition, consideration, negotiation, and resolution of that lien is part and parcel of properly handling the client’s claim.

Add these tools to your arsenal for the next time the defense inevitably files a motion to have ex-parte communications with your client's treating physicians.

An update on upcoming events, programs, and legislative initiatives from your MAJ President, David Muncy.