Allstate Corporation and Allstate Insurance Company Profile
The Allstate Corporation is a publicly traded insurance holding company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2025 Form 10-K identifies the company as a Delaware corporation with principal execut...
Does a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk Have the Right of Way?
Yes—but that answer is incomplete, and relying on it alone can cost you your case. In Maryland, a pedestrian in a crosswalk is often given the right of way. However, both the driver and the pede...
Slipped on Black Ice. Can You Sue for your Injuries?
I slipped on the ice. Can I sue? Does it matter if it was “black ice”? As discussed in other articles, Maryland employs the archaic doctrine of “contributory negligence” which...
Can I Sue A Landowner or Store Owner If I get Hurt on Their Property?
When one is injured on the property of another [ e.g in someone’s home or on their land, or in business premises like a story or theater] the claim for personal injury that may ensue is typicall...
What Is The Liability of a Landlord for Injuries ?
A landlord may be liable for injuries in Maryland when a dangerous condition in an area the landlord controls causes harm. The most common examples involve common areas such as exterior walkways, stai...
Can I Recover Past or Future Lost Wages/Income in a Personal Injury Case?
I’m missing work. I lost my job. Can I recover my lost wages? What about future wages? These are all difficult and trying realities confronted by those injured in car accidents, or other persona...
Can I Recover for my Future Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim?
Can I Recover for My Future Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim? Direct Answer: Yes. Under Maryland law, if a permanent injury impairs your ability to earn a living in the future, you are technicall...
Can the Insurance Company Say My Injury is Pre-Existing ?
Make no mistake, an insurance company will frequently seize on any prior mishap, accident or injury, no matter how slight or remote. Can the Insurance Company Say My Injury is Pre-Existing ? Bal...
What Does A Jury Consider When Awarding Damages/Compensation for Personal Injury?
The job of personal injury counsel is to show how the law applies, favorably, to the factual circumstances of his or her client. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, Maryland law provides that juro...
Am I Entitled to Compensation for Future Problems or Future Expenses Due to My Injury?
Can You Recover Compensation for Future Problems or Future Expenses Due to an Injury? Short Answer: Yes. In the right case, compensation can include future medical care, future wage loss, future pain,...
Is Interest Added To My Personal Injury Settlement, Judgement, Verdict Or Award?
Is Interest Added to a Maryland Personal Injury Settlement, Judgment, Verdict, or Award? Sometimes. Interest is usually not added to a personal injury settlement unless the settlement agreement says s...
