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Over the course of the last decade, I’ve published in excess of 700 articles in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, workers’ compensation and insurance disputes, generally. 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.

Traffic Accident Legal Representative In Baltimore’s Hampden Zone
As an experienced MVA litigator, I serve those injured in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland—a vibrant community just northwest of downtown, bounded by the Jones Falls Expressway (I...
Can I Sue A Maryland Insurance Company For Emotional Distress If They Deny or Delay My Personal Injury Case?
This is a question, unfortunately, that has come up over the years for some of my clients. When dealing with a delayed Maryland personal injury claim, or a denied Maryland acc...
Top 3 Common Mistakes When Seeking Medical Treatment After A Motor Vehicle Accident.
One thing that I see frequently enough to merit attention is the person who delays first seeking medical care after they are involved in an accident.  I discuss the possible impacts on a cla...
Common Mistakes Made By Not Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney
It’s a common refrain, and a typical internal debate. “Should I hire a personal injury attorney?” There are articles in these guides that discuss suggested factors to be conside...
What Is The Average Weekly Wage Under Maryland Workers Compensation Law?
All monetary workers’ compensation benefits are based on a number that is unique to each individual. It is called the “average weekly wage.” As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell y...
Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Hurt At Work?
I’d be safe in saying most people have a sense that when you sustain a personal injury at work you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. There is a general sense, held by...
Four Common Deductions From A Maryland Personal Injury Settlement.
I think it’s safe to say that most people are aware that there are amounts subtracted from a gross personal injury settlement. In other words, the full settlement amount does not end up in the i...
What Is The Status Of My Personal Injury Case?
I’ve sometimes asked “what is the status of my case”, or “what’s going on with my case”? These are legitimate questions, to be sure. Any represented person is...
Can I Be Terminated While I Am Out On Workers Compensation?
A rather urgent question frequently posed by injured workers arises after they receive a termination letter from their employer. This situation involves an individual who has been hurt at wo...
FAQs Regarding Automobile Accident Insurance
Periodically, some of my clients do some planning for the following year. I Attorney Eric T. Kirk think it’s generally a wise thing to do. One of the things I would encourage anyone to do i...
Top Three Pedestrian Accident Questions
Determining liability in pedestrian vs. automobile accidents illustrates the strict and harsh nature of an ancient legal concept still employed by Maryland courts. The principle is called contributory...