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Unlike some firms with similar names in their titles, I have never been, nor will I ever have a desire to become, a ‘National Law Firm” or to represent those injured in foreign jurisdictions. Don’t misunderstand- I wish my fellow Baltimore personal injury lawyers the very best in their search for national recognition, exposure, and success. My goals, my practice and my experience are far more local, more focused, and more tailored. I handle a case “as is” / “where is” in Baltimore.

“I represent injured Baltimore residents in a relentless battle to obtain fair, just, and reasonable compensation from an insurance company who will not pay it.” (2)

Over the course of the last decade, I’ve published hundreds of articles addressing the common questions posed by those seeking appropriate compensation in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation and insurance disputes, generally. These articles are in many offer “How to“, “FAQ“, or “Next Step” guidance. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact me to discuss the details of your case and learn how I can help. These articles serve as guides for those Baltimore residents wrestling with the existential, often mind-numbing, and frequently enraging question.

How Much Does Insurance Coverage Affect What a Baltimore Personal Injury Case Is Worth?
Insurance coverage affects what may realistically be recovered, but it is not the same thing as the objective value of a Baltimore personal injury case. A case may be worth more on its facts than a po...
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth? Are Medical Expenses Taken Into Account?
How Much Is My Case Worth? Are Medical Expenses Taken Into Account? Direct Answer: Yes. Medical expenses are a primary technical variable in Baltimore injury case valuation. Under Maryland’s col...
How Much Will I Get for My Personal Injury Case in Baltimore? | Eric T. Kirk
How Much Will I Get for My Personal Injury Case in Baltimore? No honest lawyer can tell you a precise number at the start of a Baltimore personal injury case. The real answer depends on whether you ar...
Baltimore Personal Injury Settlements: Can My Attorney Get My Bills Reduced?
One way to increase the amount of money recovered by an injury victim is to decrease the amounts being disbursed to others. Since all disbursements in this context come from the same pot, a decrease i...
Who Pays My Medical Bills In a Personal Injury Settlement?
Who Pays My Medical Bills in a Maryland Personal Injury Case? Short answer: You are responsible for your medical bills as they are incurred. They are usually paid by insurance first, then reimbursed o...
Can I Recover Lost Wages in My Personal injury Settlement?
When an individual is injured in an automobile accident, or injured at the hands of another through an act of negligence, the law permits that person to recovery economic and non-economic losses....
How Does Property Damage Affect the Outcome of a Personal Injury Claim?
From Whom Can You Recover in a Baltimore Personal Injury Case? Direct Answer: Recovery in a Baltimore injury case is not limited to the individual driver. Depending on the facts, it is possible to rec...
Should I Take Pictures Of The Cars After Baltimore Motor Vehicle Accident?
Should I Take Pictures After a Baltimore Car Accident? Yes. Photographs are often the difference between a provable claim and a disputed one. In Baltimore personal injury cases, the absence of visual...
Assumption of the Risk Defense in Maryland Personal Injury Cases (Baltimore Guide)
Assumption of the Risk Defense in Maryland Personal Injury Cases What is assumption of the risk in a Maryland personal injury case? Assumption of the risk is a legal defense that can completely bar re...
Do You Have To Communicate With Your Insurance Company After Being Injured in an Auto Accident?
Yes, you will usually need to communicate with your own insurance company after an injury auto accident, at least enough to report the crash and open the claim. But that does not mean you should give...
Does A Computer Program Determine the Value of a Personal Injury Case?
The use of settlement software by the insurance industry is a well-kept secret, generally. Allstate, which is believed to still use a specific computer program to arrive at a settlement offer-called C...