Allstate Corporation and Allstate Insurance Company Profile
The Allstate Corporation is a publicly traded insurance holding company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2025 Form 10-K identifies the company as a Delaware corporation with principal execut...
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 cla...
Common Factors in Baltimore Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare apps, like Uber and Lyft, have increased dramatically in popularity the past several years. In fact, more than one-third of Americans use such rideshare apps and services. However, rideshari...
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...
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...
The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase I
During the last 25 years or so of handling automobile accident claims, I have found that a frequently and commonly asked question -perhaps the most common- is: “What are the next steps in this p...
How Much Will you Get For a Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
How Much Will You Get for a Baltimore Personal Injury Case? Direct Answer: The value of a Baltimore injury case is determined by a technical combination of economic damages (medical bills and lost wag...
Do Baltimore Maryland Attorneys Accept Small Dollar Value Personal Injury Cases?
Often, I am Attorney Eric T. Kirk approached by clients that have a dispute with a business. Perhaps a used car broke down soon after it left the lot, and the dealer is refusing to repair it, or a hai...
Contributory Negligence in Baltimore. Can I Recover If I Cause or Contribute to Auto Accident?
The law of five jurisdictions, Alabama, District of Columbia *, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, contains the doctrine of “contributory negligence“. An experienced Baltimore personal in...
Can I Sue A Company If Their Employee Is Driving The Car Or Truck That Hit Me ?
Direct Answer: Yes. Under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, you may seek recovery from a business if their employee causes an accident while conducting the employer’s business. Identify...
What Is a Diminished Value Claim in Maryland, and Is My Car Worth Less After a Wreck?
Yes. In Maryland, a wrecked and repaired vehicle may still be worth less on the open market, and in the right case that loss can be part of the claim. The main risk is proof: not every repaired car ha...
