Unlike some firms with similar names in their titles, I have never been, nor will I ever have a desire to become, a ‘National Law Firm” or to represent those injured in foreign jurisdictions. Don’t misunderstand- I wish my fellow Baltimore personal injury lawyers the very best in their search for national recognition, exposure, and success. My goals, my practice and my experience are far more local, more focused, and more tailored. I handle a case “as is” / “where is” in Baltimore.
Over the course of the last decade, I’ve published hundreds of articles addressing the common questions posed by those seeking appropriate compensation in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation and insurance disputes, generally. These articles are in many offer “How to“, “FAQ“, or “Next Step” guidance. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact me to discuss the details of your case and learn how I can help. These articles serve as guides for those Baltimore residents wrestling with the existential, often mind-numbing, and frequently enraging question.
“How to you fight that insurance company refusing fair compensation to someone entitled to it?”
Insurance coverage affects what may realistically be recovered, but it is not the same thing as the objective value of a Baltimore personal injury case. A case may be worth more on its facts than a po...
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 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...
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...
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 naviga...
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...
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk often get last minute calls from personal injury clients who’ve misplaced the court notices I’ve sent to them. It’s understandable. As an accident and injury...
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...
Under Maryland law, one does not actually have to have prohibited items in their hand, or on their person, to be found to have possessed it. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, constructive posses...
The law of five jurisdictions, Alabama, District of Columbia *, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, contains the doctrine of “contributory negligence“. An experienced Baltimore personal in...
A binding plea agreement is like a contract. If the prosecutor offers something to a criminal defendant in exchange for the plea, and the defendant accepts, an agreement is formed. Must Binding Plea B...