How To Hire The Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Baltimore?
The hiring of a Baltimore personal injury lawyer is an important decision. Some states mandate that this language appears in every advertisement offered to the public about a personal injury lawyer. The fact that somebody decided to make a rule about it doesn’t diminish the importance of hiring an effective advocate for your personal injury... Read more »
Baltimore Truck Accident Lawyer v. Car Accident Lawyer
In general terms, a Baltimore truck accident lawyer can be different from a Baltimore car accident lawyer. While both types of lawyers may have knowledge and experience with motor vehicle accidents, there can be important differences between the two. Perhaps a more appropriate way to frame the conversation is that Baltimore injury lawyers who handle... Read more »
Hiring a Baltimore Personal Injury Attorney vs. Using Car Insurance
In the aftermath of any significant or catastrophic Baltimore, Maryland automobile accident, there is little doubt that several questions of moment arise. Perhaps not the first, but likely a prominent among those questions is something like: “should I hire a skilled, experienced Baltimore area personal injury litigator to handle this claim, or, should I allow... Read more »
Should I “Let the Car Insurance Handle” My Baltimore Accident Case?
Those injured in automobile accidents frequently ponder if it makes sense to retain an experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyer, or, if they should just “let the insurance handle it.” It’s a legitimate question. The answer is equally legitimate, and unequivocal. The standard advice when it comes to coping with the real-life consequences of a significant... Read more »
3 Key Things to NOT say about a Baltimore Personal Injury Claim.
I’ve handled thousands of insurance claims over the years. In my practice, we routinely handle car accident claims, personal injury protection claims, homeowners claims and commercial insurance carrier claims. When a claim cannot be resolved with the insurance company amicably, as a Baltimore personal injury litigator, I file a lawsuit in the appropriate jurisdiction, so... Read more »
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 »
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 »
