Vehicle Crashes in the Workplace
Posted on June 27th, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Vehicle accidents are one of the most common types of workplace accidents and can result in serious injuries. The collisions can involve several types of vehicles, including passenger cars, delivery trucks and farm equipment. If you were hurt while driving a vehicle for work purposes, you may be entitled to compensation. It may be wise […]
What You Need to Know About Theft Crimes
Posted on June 27th, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Theft crimes, at first thought, may seem like relatively minor infractions. If you have been arrested or charged with a theft crime, you may be tempted not to take it very seriously. However, theft crimes can carry large penalties including significant jail time. It is important to carefully plan your defense for all potential criminal […]
How to Find a Great Juvenile Attorney
Posted on June 25th, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Trying to hire a criminal attorney is a difficult task, but trying to find a knowledgeable, professional, and understanding juvenile attorney can be even more difficult. Here is a guide to help that difficult process and I have included tips and things to look for and ask a perspective attorney when looking for representation on […]
DNA in a Sex Crime
Posted on May 23rd, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
When a person is accused of a sex crime, it is possible that there will be DNA evidence linking them to the allegations. DNA is a genetic sequence inside the cells of every person that in unique to that person. DNA can be found inside bodily fluids such as saliva, semen and blood. When DNA […]
Slip and Fall Risks
Posted on May 21st, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
According to statistics from the federal government, more than one million people end up at the hospital every year because of a slip and fall accident. Injuries can range from bruising to cuts to fractures to brain injuries. In some cases, the victim is killed in the slip and fall accident. Slip and fall […]
Appointing the Right Guardian for Your Children in an Estate Plan
Posted on May 14th, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
As a parent, the last thing you want to think about is no longer being able to care for your children. No child should ever have to grieve the loss of their parent(s), let alone be forced to face the unknown without them. As a parent, you are charged with fostering the growth of your […]
The Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer
Posted on April 21st, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
In many situations, real estate transactions move forward with very few complications. However, situations may arise that could prevent a transaction from going through in the way you had originally planned. Whether you are a first time home buyer or someone who has purchased several homes in the past, the purchase you are making is […]
Why Tom got a prenup to prevent divorce
Posted on April 17th, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Let’s call him Tom, a smart guy who is getting married this summer and wants a prenup. A prenuptial, also called premarital agreement, and is a contract between people getting married, as a family attorney can attest. Most people who have never entered into a prenuptial agreement before marriage, or a post-nuptial agreement during a […]
How to React After a Bicycle Accident
Posted on April 17th, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Bicycle riders being hit by car drivers while sharing the road is all too common. In today’s fast-paced society, drivers can easily become distracted and not notice when a bicycle rider is nearby. A driver may be speeding in a rush to get to work, or browsing on their phone due to boredom. Bad driving […]
A Distant Father is Sentenced to Prison for Not Paying Child Support
Posted on March 22nd, 2018 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Child support payments are meant to cover costs that accrue when raising a child, as child custody lawyers Rockville MD relies on can attest. Typically, a child would have two parents who would provide support for his or her growth and development. However, this often is not the case when the parents decide to separate, […]