Am I Entitled to Compensation If I Fall On An Icy Sidewalk?
General Maryland law requires that all property be free from dangerous conditions that may harm others. But, often, local law provides some specifics when it comes to snow or ice. General Maryland law also provides that the violation of a statue may provide some evidence of negligence. If ice or snow is allowed to remain on a... Read more »
What Do I Need to Win My Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
We’ve seen that the plaintiff has the obligation of carrying the day in a car accident or negligence case. In other words, they have to prove their case. The plaintiff must prove the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, that they were injured, and the amount of their damage or loss. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
What Happens if Two Drivers Caused the Accident?
Certainly, the typical car accident occurring on Maryland’s highways involves one vehicle, unfortunately, coming into contact, with varying degrees of force. Certainly, that is not the only way an accident can occur. We’ve sen accidents where: As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. A car strikes the car in front, causing that car to be... Read more »
What Are the Most Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits?
Personal injury law is a special area of law that enables an injured victim to receive the monetary compensation they deserve when another party’s intentional or negligent actions caused them harm. There are many different types of personal injury lawsuits that may be filed under Maryland law, but the following are the most common. Medical... Read more »
How Much Is An Average Baltimore Personal Injury Settlement?
Every personal injury clients asks, understandably, “what is the value of my case?” The second question, invariably, and appropriately, is “what do I get in my pocket?” The first question, frankly, is a difficult question to answer. It requires years of experience- actually seeing the numbers returned by the juries and judges that decide accident cases.... Read more »
What Happens When the Insurance Company Denies My Claim?
Does the insurance company have to have a reason to fight or deny my claim? That’s another question any seasoned Baltimore car accident lawyer has heard hundreds of times, and most will tell you the practical answer is “No”, they don’t. The Maryland Insurance Code tells us it is unlawful for an insurer to deny... Read more »
How Do I Determine Who had the Right of Way and Who is at Fault for the Accident?
If you are involved in an automobile accident, and you have the “right of way”, the other driver is typically going to be considered at fault for the accident. Some rules involving rights of way are common sense. The driver with the green arrow has the right of way. The driver with the solid green... Read more »
Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage
What is uninsured motorist coverage? Uninsured Motorist coverage is considered “first party” insurance. Like health, or perhaps disability insurance, it is your insurance. You pay the premiums. You have a policy with your insurance company. Your insurance company owes you some duties of fair dealing. And, if a loss happens, you can look to your... Read more »
How long will my Baltimore personal injury case take?
It’s the third most frequent question in my business. Like the other two: “Do I have a case”, and “How much is my case worth”, the answer depends on any number of variables. Even though the answer is going to vary from case to case, some generalizations can be made. The length of time to... Read more »
Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Personal Injury Case? What Are The Attorney’s Fees?
Some states require advisory language to appear in lawyer advertisements that reads “the hiring of a lawyer is an important decision”. Nothing could be closer to the truth. Hiring the right attorney is perhaps the most important decision that one will make with regards to a personal injury claim. The question as to which lawyer is not... Read more »
What Kind of Lawyer Should I Hire For My Car Accident Case?
When it comes to the decision on “what type of attorney to hire”, I would simply suggest that the analysis used is the same as that used when hiring any other type of professional. The bottom line is that you are going to want to hire an individual with experience in the field. The same way that you wouldn’t hire... Read more »
What Are Some Common Injuries From a Car Accident?
Every accident is a unique event. Certainly, every personal injury is likewise unique and singular for the person sustaining it. Having said that, in 25 years of practice, I Attorney Eric T. Kirk have encountered some commonly recurring conditions on a frequent basis. I represented hundreds of people over the years who have suffered with these typical... Read more »
