Do Baltimore Maryland Attorneys Accept Small Dollar Value Personal Injury Cases?
Often, I am Attorney Eric T. Kirk approached by clients that have a dispute with a business. Perhaps a used car broke down soon after it left the lot, and the dealer is refusing to repair it, or a hair salon is refusing to redo a botched dye job. I’ve also seen personal injury claims... Read more »
Does The Amount Of Damage To My Car Effect The Value Of My Personal Injury Case?
It absolutely does. The insurance industry’s approach to cases in which the property damage is less than $1000 is explored in other guides. For the purposes of this discussion, note that a low property damage number may mean the insurance company will refuse to pay you anything at all. Several years ago, 70 of the... Read more »
Can I Sue A Landowner or Store Owner If I get Hurt on Their Property?
When one is injured on the property of another [ e.g in someone’s home or on their land, or in business premises like a story or theater] the claim for personal injury that may ensue is typically referred to as a “premises liability claim”. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, the outcome may depend... Read more »
What Is The Liability of a Landlord for Injuries ?
A landlord must take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of his or her tenants. If the landlord knew or should have appreciated the likelihood of crimes against tenants or their property because such activity has taken place before, then he or she must take reasonable steps to ensure that it does not occur again.... Read more »
What Does A Jury Consider When Awarding Damages/Compensation for Personal Injury?
The job of personal injury counsel is to show how the law applies, favorably, to the factual circumstances of his or her client. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, Maryland law provides that jurors are instructed to consider several factors in fashioning an appropriate award: the nature and extent of plaintiff’s injuries, and... Read more »
Am I Entitled to Compensation for Future Problems or Future Expenses Due to My Injury?
Compensation for personal injury is fixed at the time of the resolution of the claim. If closure occurs by settlement, the injured person will be required to sign a document called a release, will operate to forever bar any compensation that person may have been entitled to collect from the negligent party. If the ultimate resolution of the case... Read more »
Is Interest Added To My Personal Injury Settlement, Judgement, Verdict Or Award?
If you resolve your personal injury case by way of a settlement, compensation is typically paid at the time of settlement, especially where there is an insurance company involved. If the settlement funds are not paid immediately, generally the terms of the settlement would control is interest is allowable. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will... Read more »
Is A Baltimore Owner Responsible For Personal Injury If Their Dog Bites Me?
Is A Baltimore Owner Responsible For Personal Injury If Their Dog Bites Me? Yes in most instances. Baltimore law provides the owner of an animal is charged with a duty or using ordinary care in controlling the animal. Some seasoned Baltimore personal injury lawyers like Attorney Eric T. Kirk have litigated cases in which a... Read more »
Are My Medical Bills Paid Out Of My Personal Injury Award?
As discussed elsewhere, insurance carriers that have paid medical bills related to a car accident, or the providers themselves, will assert a claim, or a “lien” on any amount you are awarded. One of the most important roles a Baltimore personal injury attorney should fill is as a negotiator of these liens. An effective attorney often... Read more »
Value of An Average Baltimore Car Accident Case ?
The figures recited here are a little dated at this point. Unfortunately, I am not aware of any recent national study of the breadth and scope of the undertaking relied upon for the statistics herein. What Is My Baltimore Personal Injury Case Worth? The most recent national study conducted by the Department of Justice tells... Read more »
Does Where the Accident Happened Determine How Much I Get?
Personal injury lawyers in Baltimore know that it could be the single most important factor in any meritorious case. “Venue” is where, in Maryland, the action is tried. In a typical motor vehicle or car accident case, this is going to be where the at-fault driver lives or works, and possibly where the car accident occurred.... Read more »
Are There Rules For Baltimore Insurance Claims Adjusters?
Many states and localities have enacted rules that govern what an insurance claims adjuster does, says, and how they act. Baltimore does not have a comprehensive set of rules for insurance claims adjusters. Maryland has chosen not to enact a specific training or experience requirements that govern claim adjusters. An ethical rule in effect in... Read more »
