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 »
Top 5 Maryland Personal Injury Questions: Should I Go To The Doctor, or, I Haven’t Gone To The Doctor Yet.
While it’s difficult to answer these inquiries with across-the-board precision, this subject arises frequently during initial case analysis and strategy sessions. The short answer to both questions posed in the title is a resounding “yes”. Anytime anyone who has been involved in a car accident asks me if they should go to the doctor, my... Read more »
Five Key Reasons Why Insurance Companies Deny Personal Injury Claims.
Maryland Insurance companies deny hundreds of claims each week. Perhaps the principal reason insurance companies use to deny claims concerns their oft-raised contention that: As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. There was not enough property damage to the involved vehicles for any the occupants to have been hurt. This is nonsensical in many ways,... Read more »
Can I Sue A Maryland Insurance Company For Emotional Distress If They Deny or Delay My Personal Injury Case?
This is a question, unfortunately, that has come up over the years for some of my clients. When dealing with a delayed Maryland personal injury claim, or a denied Maryland accident claim, particularly where protracted litigation has become necessary, frustration and anxiety can and due mount quickly. Where an injured individual has incurred medical expenses and has been forced to miss... Read more »
Top 3 Common Mistakes When Seeking Medical Treatment After A Motor Vehicle Accident.
One thing that I see frequently enough to merit attention is the person who delays first seeking medical care after they are involved in an accident. I discuss the possible impacts on a claim where someone waits too long to get medical treatment after a car accident in another Article. The bottom line is, and suffice it to... Read more »
When Do I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
A top personal injury lawyer is your zealous advocate when an insurance company denies you vital compensation due to an injury. When there are great losses at stake, and significant compensation due, you may be committing an irreversible error if you try to present your claim alone. It may be wise to hire a personal... Read more »
Reasons to Hire a Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer
As long as you’re alive -you’re vulnerable to accidents. When ‘accidents’ result from the misconduct of another, the law providers a remedy. If circumstances warrant, you may consider filing a claim to get monetary compensation for your injuries. Personal injury claims are designed to benefit anyone suffering from psychological or physical injuries due to the... Read more »
If I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer Do I Have to Pay Out of Pocket?
Most personal injury lawyers, and this one is no exception, handle cases on what is called a contingency fee contract. Distilled to its most basic, this is often billed as: As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. NO COSTS UNLESS WE WIN It is probably more accurate to refer to it as a no cost... Read more »
Top 10 Reasons For Consulting With A Personal Injury Attorney.
I’ve Attorney Eric T. Kirk always maintained that you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney immediately after a car accident involving injury. My feelings are that it just makes sense to get a handle on what legal rights and options you have. Moreover, getting a lawyer involved initially allows the attorney to secure and... Read more »
The Top Five Things To Look For In A Car Accident Claim.
Whether you are dealing with a motor vehicle accident, a slip or trip and fall claim, or some other negligence-based case, in any personal injury claim, obviously, there’s going to be an accident, or an injury, or both. The injured person will receive medical treatment for those injuries, if warranted. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will... Read more »
