Uncloaking The Free Consultation In A Baltimore Personal Injury Case
For many years, I have extended to my prospective or potential clients, or those that are simply contacting me about a general legal question the benefit of a complimentary case analysis and evaluation and strategy session. In common parlance, this is often referred to as a similar service, offered by other local Baltimore area personal... Read more »
What Does It Mean To Have PTSD?
Baltimore Personal Injury Consequences: What is PTSD? If you were recently in a car accident, you may notice that you are feeling off or not like yourself. Baltimore Personal Injury Consequences: What is PTSD? Whether you suffered from serious injuries and needed a hospital stay or your injuries were minor, you may still notice that... Read more »
Mediation In A Baltimore Car Accident Case.
The Participants in Baltimore Personal Injury Mediation. Mediation is a dispute resolution process that is frequently mandated by the court during the pendency of Baltimore personal injury litigation. The mediation process involves a meeting [essentially a settlement conference] between the plaintiff and their lawyer, the defense attorney, and the representative or adjuster from an insurance... Read more »
Top Takeaways: Baltimore Personal Injury Mediations
Mediation is a process by which a Baltimore personal injury plaintiff and defendant can reach an agreement to resolve their case without the rigors and necessity of trial. A central feature, and indeed, perhaps the key component in any mediation conference is its voluntary nature. Participation in the conference may be mandatory -in other words,... Read more »
3 Takeaways from Thousands of Baltimore Car Accidents.
Anyone who has been involved in a personal injury-causing accident or event no doubt has many pressing questions. Who pays my medical expenses? Who’s going to cover my lost wages if I miss work ? How will my car get fixed? There are I have found also secondary questions that arise in the aftermath of... Read more »
Is Defamation Or Invasion Of Privacy A Baltimore Personal Injury Claim?
The hallmark of any Baltimore personal injury case is an injury to a victim’s body, emotional or psychological state, or both. There are a variety of legal theories that could support such a claim. To the extent that either defamation or invasion can lead to an award of monetary damages or compensation, they can absolutely... Read more »
Common Factors in Baltimore Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare apps, like Uber and Lyft, have increased dramatically in popularity the past several years. In fact, more than one-third of Americans use such rideshare apps and services. However, ridesharing being a useful way to get around, it doesn’t mean the dangers of an accident are not present. This article explores Common Factors Of Baltimore... Read more »
The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase III
In articles I and II in this series, I’ve explored what should happen in the immediate wake of an accident or personal injury-causing event. This culminating entry details the final phase when a personal injury “claim” evolves into a personal injury case [i.e. a lawsuit]. Baltimore Personal Injury claim, Phase III: Litigation. Where an... Read more »
The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase II
The previous article in this series details the various steps taken by my office after a Baltimore personal injury-causing event, as well as detailing that vial “first step” advice from an experienced personal injury attorney. Once the injured person has healed, the next step can commence. Baltimore Personal Injury claim, Phase II: Demand and Negotiation.... Read more »
The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase I
During the last 25 years or so of handling automobile accident claims, I have found that a frequently and commonly asked question -perhaps the most common- is: “What are the next steps in this process?” And of course, it’s perfectly understandable that a person, who has just been injured in a Baltimore car accident might... Read more »
Baltimore Personal Injury Examples
Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer If you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic event or accident and have suffered an injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Thankfully a Baltimore personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal process while offering support, and wise counsel along the way. There are many different types... Read more »
How Much Will you Get For a Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
It might seem like common sense, but there is no such thing as a truly typical Baltimore, Maryland personal injury case. Every injured person is unique, and every accident or injury-causing event is singular. Having said that, in evaluating and analyzing these types of cases for 30 years, I (Attorney Eric T. Kirk) have noted... Read more »
