How Do I Prove The Other Driver was At Fault for the Car Accident?
Showing the defendant committed a traffic infraction leading directly the accident is perhaps the purest way to show fault. We’ve discussed in other guides the impact of a ‘clear liability’ situation on the value of a case. Any personal injury and accident lawyer Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore, MD will tell you -it matters. If... Read more »
What Is Med Pay or Medical Payments Insurance Coverage in a Premises Liability Case?
I’ve taken a lot of space in these guides describing the various factors that go into an intelligent assessment of the “value” of a case. I’ve said it numerous times, but it bears repeating: The availability and amount of liability insurance are often hugely import factors in a value assessment. Are there other coverages? We’ve discussed... Read more »
If I Got Injured At Work, Am I Limited Only To Worker’s Compensation Benefits Only?
Many personal injuries and accident lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore, MD will quickly tell you that means you have a worker’s compensation case -and that is it. Generally speaking, if you are hurt while on the job, even if the injury occurs through the fault of your employer, your employer must provide you... Read more »
If I Slip, Trip or Fall At Work, Can I Sue The Owner of the Property?
There are several guides discussing the concept of premises liability. The law in this area sounds straightforward, but can be enormously complex in its application. The owner or manager of real property has a duty to protect visitors to that property from dangerous or defective conditions of which they know, or should know. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case? What If A Lawyer Told Me I Don’t Have A Case?
It’s often unwelcome news, but the reality is, not everyone who has sustained personal injury has a viable legal claim. Accidents occur. If there is not an intentional or negligent act – or in a rare case strict liability- there may be no recovery, even where there is an undisputed injury. The existence of ‘viable legal... Read more »
Can I Be Liable for Not Repairing or Maintaining My Car if There Is An Accident?
Maryland law imposes numerous obligations on the owners of a motor vehicle keeping it: insured, inspected and up to par on emissions standards. Seasoned personal injury and accident lawyers like Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore are also very aware that owner has an obligation to keep that car safe as well. Section 22-101 of the transportation... Read more »
I Had A Prior Accident. Is That Going to Ruin My Case, or Can I Recover?
We’ve discussed in other guides that a prior accident can be a significant variable in assessing the value of Baltimore injury or car accident claim. Prior to the initiation of litigation, it may be possible to keep the details and specifics of a prior accident from the eyes of a claim adjuster. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
What Types of Car Accident Insurance Do I Have? What Do the Numbers on My Policy Mean?
The coverage provided by an insurance policy is reflected, generally, in a separate document called a declarations page. The number following the coverage description is the dollar amount of the maximum policy payout, i.e. “limits” Personal injury and accident lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore MD see numbers like this every day. Typical “100/300” liability coverage... Read more »
Top 5 Advantages of Hiring a Baltimore Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Accident
Your actions immediately after a car accident may prove pivotal, if not decisive, when seeking compensation. Many victims of car accidents caused by negligent drivers suffer serious personal injury, incur steep medical bills, and have to contend with lost wages. The process of recovering compensation can be long and arduous for victims, With the help... Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney.
As with many things in life, if you find yourself asking the questions, the answer is very probably “yes”. Think for a moment of this question. “Should I perform that operation on my leg myself, or should I ask a doctor about it?” Being an accused person is not necessarily, and, most, likely is not... Read more »
Am I Owed Compensation for a Baltimore Personal Injury?
Have you suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence? If so, you are eligible to receive compensation. Damages, both economic and non-economic, are intended to compensate the injured party for losses incurred as a result of their injury. It might be a poor substitute for health, but. money for a loss or wrong, physical... Read more »
Do I Have a Baltimore, MD Slip and Fall Case?
People are injured all the time in what are called “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” accidents. That’s unfortunate, of course, but just because there is a fall doesn’t mean there is a lawsuit. Human beings are bi-pedal, upright animals. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Sometimes, the normal course of nature is... Read more »
