How Much Is A Baltimore Personal Injury Case Worth?
I’ve said elsewhere that it is by far any away the most common and frequent question that I’m asked. “……. how much is my case worth?” In addition, though, it is probably the most legitimate. Someone, who, through no fault of their own, sustains personal injury at the hands of another, is immediately and unexpectedly... Read more »
What Is Fair Value of A Maryland Personal Injury Claim?
The answer to this question can expend on the audience. It goes without saying that the insurance industry as a whole has a much different opinion on the topic than those injured at the hands of a negligent actor. Two things remain true about the valuation of a personal injury case. It is one of... Read more »
How Much Will I get for my Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
Of course the most important consideration in any personal injury award is the “in your pocket” number. After attorney fees, litigation costs, outstanding medical balances, and everything else has been accounted for: “How much do you get”? There may be a lot of lip service paid to notions like “it’s not really about the money”,... Read more »
How Does Property Damage Affect the Outcome of a Personal Injury Claim?
The notion that there is a correlation between the dollar amount of property damage in a motor vehicle accident and the severity of a personal injury has some logical appeal. If a car’s front end is smashed in, then the occupants would seem to be more likely smashed as well. Even defense attorneys – who... Read more »
If I Get Hurt On Someone’s Property, Is Their Insurance Responsible for Any Injury?
A landowner is responsible for ensuring his or her property is safe. The law does not decree that a property owner is automatically responsible for all happenings on the property. Upon a showing a fault – in this instance allowing an unsafe condition to exits- a property owner may be held accountable. But a property... Read more »
What Do I Need to Win My Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
We’ve seen that the plaintiff has the obligation of carrying the day in a car accident or negligence case. In other words, they have to prove their case. The plaintiff must prove the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, that they were injured, and the amount of their damage or loss. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Personal injury law is a special area of law that enables an injured victim to receive the monetary compensation they deserve when another party’s intentional or negligent actions caused them harm. There are many different types of personal injury lawsuits that may be filed under Maryland law, but the following are the most common. Medical... Read more »
What Happens When the Insurance Company Denies My Claim?
Does the insurance company have to have a reason to fight or deny my claim? That’s another question any seasoned Baltimore car accident lawyer has heard hundreds of times, and most will tell you the practical answer is “No”, they don’t. The Maryland Insurance Code tells us it is unlawful for an insurer to deny... Read more »
Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage
What is uninsured motorist coverage? Uninsured Motorist coverage is considered “first party” insurance. Like health, or perhaps disability insurance, it is your insurance. You pay the premiums. You have a policy with your insurance company. Your insurance company owes you some duties of fair dealing. And, if a loss happens, you can look to your... Read more »
Does the Amount of Insurance Affect the Value of My Personal Injury Case?
One of the factors in intelligently valuing a case is an assessment of both the availability and the amount of insurance. Insurance coverage in a typical car accident case involves two different potential types. One is liability insurance. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. This is third-party insurance that covers the at-fault party, and which... Read more »
Is Allstate Insurance Company Going to Give Me a Good Settlement Offer?
Allstate makes an staggering amount of money. Here is what Allstate itself says about its profitability. “Overall, Allstate had net income of $2.1 billion in 2015. Operating income*, which excludes capital gains and losses, was also $2.1 billion”1 Allstate has become a “poster child” for denied claims, delayed and underpaid claims.2 The claims practices behind that revenue have been... Read more »
Can The Insurance Company Deny My Claim By Saying “Soft Tissue” Or “Minimum Impact”
“MIST” in the context of a personal injury claim means that the insurance company doesn’t take your case seriously and isn’t going to voluntarily pay you any money, or at least a reasonable amount of money. “MIST” means the insurance claims adjuster does not believe you are really hurt, and if you say you are,... Read more »
