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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
