I Was Just In A Car Accident And I’m Not Sure What To Do Next.
This is a comment that I hear on an almost daily basis. It’s perfectly understandable. “I’ve been in an accident and I’m not sure how to handle this.” If the water main leading to my house broke I would have absolutely no idea how to handle that situation. If I woke up one morning and... Read more »
Dictionary of Legal Terms For Baltimore Personal Injury Cases
DAMAGES Damages are the method by which the law quantifies the harm that results from an act of negligence. Money is a poor substitute for the pain and loss associated with a personal injury, but it is the system of compensation that the law recognizes for those who have sustained physical harm at the hands of others.... Read more »
If The Other Driver Turns Left In Front Of Me, Are They At Fault For Causing The Accident?
The answer to this question depends in most situations on whether or not there is a traffic control device- a stop light or stop sign or signal- present. In the absence of a traffic control signal, the law provides that a vehicle shall not turn left in front of oncoming traffic unless it is safe to... Read more »
How Long Do I Have To Wait To Get My Money After I Settle My Car Accident Case?
The typical Maryland car accident case that results in injury and corresponding personal injury claims for one or more of the occupants of the vehicles is ultimately resolved through settlement. There are really only two ways that an auto accident injury claim can favorably resolve: settlement or trial. A settlement is a negotiated agreement with... Read more »
When Do I Find Out How Much My Personal Injury Case is Worth?
In other volumes of these legal articles, I have discussed in great detail the various factors that go into evaluating and assigning a dollar value to a personal injury case. Those factors include the hard numbers that go into an economic damage calculation, such as: medical expenses lost wages car rental expenses, and out-of-pocket expense... Read more »
The Top Five Things That Hurt The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case.
Over the course of 20 years as a personal injury and accident lawyer, I’ve encountered some missteps that can significantly affect the value of a Baltimore personal injury claim. These include: Failure to comply with a treatment plan Misstatement or omission of fact Exaggeration Failure to explain the effect of an injury Failure to listen... Read more »
If I Can’t Work After A Car Accident, Can I Recover My Lost Wages?
In my experience, there are essentially three varieties of disability that an injury victim may experience after a car accident or other personal injury causing event. Concepts that one sees frequently in workers’ compensation law may serve to illustrate the first two forms of disability: temporary total disability and temporary partial disability. I’ve represented people... Read more »
If I Settle My Personal Injury Case Will My Future Medical Care Be Covered By The Other Party’s Insurance?
The quick and easy answer to this question is that any future medical care or treatment related to injuries you sustain in an accident will only be covered if, and only if, a provision regarding this is encompassed within the terms of a settlement agreement- and, frankly, that rarely happens in the personal injury arena.... Read more »
If I Fall On Ice On Someone’s Property Can I Sue Them?
In the late winter and early spring of every year, we typically get multiple inquiries regarding accidents that happened because of the presence of ice on sidewalks, stairwells and parking lots. Maryland law requires the owner or possessor of any real property to keep that property clear of dangerous and defective conditions of which they... Read more »
What Is The Value of My Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
What Factors Determine Value of a Baltimore Personal Injury Case? When evaluating a motor vehicle accident case, location plays a crucial role. According to Attorney Eric T. Kirk, venue—whether it’s Baltimore City or one of Maryland’s counties—can significantly impact the case’s value. What Is The Value of My Baltimore Personal Injury Case? It depends. Venue... Read more »
Do Medical Expenses Affect the Settlement Value of a Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
There is no question that medical expenses impact the settlement value accorded Baltimore’s personal injury claims. When determining the settlement value of a Baltimore personal injury case, there is no precise formula. A Baltimore personal injury lawyer must consider a variety of factors to assess and analyze what constitutes a fair settlement. While some readers... Read more »
Is My Personal Injury Case Worth More In Baltimore?
Not all personal injury cases are created equally. Each is unique. “Is My Personal Injury Case Worth More In Baltimore?” Seasoned Baltimore trial lawyers agree many factors are involved in the analysis, including where the accident happened, and where the lawsuit is filed. In Maryland, each county, including Baltimore City, has both Circuit and District... Read more »
