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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...
How Much Are Car Accident Lawyer’s Fees?
Although there are no statistics on this, it is likely that most personal injury and car accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Attorney’s fees come in three variations. You may...
Can The Insurance Company Raise My Car Insurance Rates Or Cancel Me If I Am Involved In An Automobile Accident?
This is indeed a frequent question. Most people intuitively know the answer, but ask the question anyway. Certainly – it seems unfair for one to sustain a financial setback in the form a premium...
If I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer Do I Have to Pay Out of Pocket?
Most personal injury lawyers, and this one is no exception, handle cases on what is called a contingency fee contract. Distilled to its most basic, this is often billed as: As Attorney Eric T. Ki...
Can I Get Maryland Workers Compensation Benefits And Social Security At The Same Time?
The short answer is “yes” you can get both at the same time, but there is an interplay between the two, and, in the typical situation, the amount of social security disability benefits an...
Top 10 Reasons For Consulting With A Personal Injury Attorney.
I’ve Attorney Eric T. Kirk always maintained that you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney immediately after a car accident involving injury. My feelings are that it...
Is Marijuana Legal in Maryland?
As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Evidence And Proof In A Maryland Criminal Trial
In a criminal trial the State has the burden of proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In other words, they must offer compelling proof that each and every element of a crime occurred in order to...
Is It Illegal To Hack Into A Computer In Maryland?
Maryland law punishes the conduct that is informally known as “hacking”. Current law makes it a crime, standing alone, to gain access to someone else’s computer data, whether or not...
Is It Illegal To Record Someones Voice Without Them Knowing It In Maryland?
Yes, it is illegal, and yes, you absolutely can get in trouble for recording someone’s private conversations or utterances without their permission. Maryland law actually punishes this conduct q...
Can I Recover Compensation for Pre-Impact Fright after a Baltimore Car Accident ?
By their very nature motor vehicle accidents are typically unintentional, unintended,  unanticipated events that occur suddenly without any warning. However, and unfortunately, that is not always...