Articles

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.

Personal Injury Advocate for Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Quarter
I provide legal services to Baltimore residents injured in car accidents or other personally maiming events occurring in Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood. I have gleaned some knowledge of per...
#1 Most Important Step After Baltimore Motor Vehicle Accident?
The Foremost Next Step After Baltimore Car Crash? To be sure there are a lot of contenders for the answer to this question. I’ve explored in other articles on this site the various steps that I...
Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Maryland?
Is legal to have Marijuana In Maryland? You actually get different answers to this question depending on who you ask. The possession of a small amount of marijuana has been decriminalized [i.e. it is...
Will I Get More Money Or Additional Compensation If A Hire A Lawyer To Handle My Personal Injury Case?
There are a variety of studies or statistics that one can find indicating that having an attorney handling a personal injury case can result in an increased financial recovery. I’ve seen studies...
Can Missing My Physical Therapy Or Medical Appointments Destroy My Maryland Personal Injury Case?
I’m often asked if not being fully and completely compliant with the terms of your medical care can have an impact on the value of your car accident or other personal injury claim. An analogous...
If My Back or Neck Never Hurt Before How Can The Insurance Company Say My Pain Is Not Related to My Accident ?
Over the course of decades representing injured people, I Attorney Eric T. Kirk found that a common scenario is one in which an individual, who has never sought treatment for back or neck pain, f...
Three Common Mistakes To Avoid When Presenting A Maryland Personal Injury Claim
There are three missteps that can have a dramatic effect on the valuation of a personal injury case,  and ultimately on the financial recovery or compensation received. The first two are related...
Toys For Tots Collection Extended
As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. I’m happy to announce the deadline to donate has been extended this year until 12/14/18. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 1001 N. Calvert St., Ba...
After An Accident Who Should I Call First -A Lawyer Or A Doctor?
A frequent theme running through many of the articles in this library is the absolute need for prompt, competent medical attention immediately after any accident. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk st...
How Does An Attorney Determine How Much To Ask For In A Personal Injury Case?
One of the most important things a personal injury attorney does is to give informed advice to his or her client. In the arena of injury based litigation, it is probable that the most important advice...
Understanding Maximum Medical Improvement In A Personal Injury Case.
“Maximum medical improvement” [MMI]  is a term of art that has important medical and legal consequences. In the medical context, it is a determination by a doctor that a patient has r...