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 »
Is Insurance Coverage Important In Valuation Of A Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
Is Insurance Coverage Important In Valuation Of A Baltimore Personal Injury Case? You bet. Can you collect compensation for a Baltimore car accident if there’s no insurance? Yes, but it’s harder. Personal injury lawyers in Baltimore often emphasize that insurance coverage is a key factor in determining the value of a case. Without insurance, securing... Read more »
Can I get Non-Economic Damages in a Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
A fair questions is always “Can I get Non-Economic Damages in a Baltimore Personal Injury Case?”. The answer is “YES”, if you can prove it with the help of an experienced Baltimore injury and accident lawyer. While lawsuits may adhere to specific rules and limits that shape the potential award, insurance claims involve a more... Read more »
Can I Recover For Stress Related Injuries at Work?
20 years ago, Maryland ’s highest court ruled that the worker’s compensation commission may recognize a PTSD claim, so long as the fairly stringent standards of the workers’ compensation statute are met. ” PTSD may be compensable as an occupational disease under the Workers’ Compensation Act if the claimant can present sufficient evidence to meet... Read more »
