Is the Insurance Company’s Position the “Law” of Your Personal Injury Case?
No. It is not. Never. An insurance adjuster can decide what the insurance company is willing to pay voluntarily. The adjuster does not decide what the facts ultimately are. The adjuster may conclude t...
I Was Hit While On A Bicycle -Do I Have A Personal Injury Case?
Do I have a personal injury case if I was hit while riding a bicycle in Baltimore? Yes — if a driver’s negligence caused the crash and you were not contributorily negligent. In Maryland, e...
What are Damages?
Direct Answer: In Maryland, “damages” are the technical monetary compensation awarded to an injured party for losses resulting from another’s negligence. These are categorized into E...
Who Pays to Fix My Car After a Baltimore Accident If I Do Not Want My Rates to Go Up?
The at-fault driver or that driver’s insurance should pay your property damage, but many people still choose to use their own collision coverage because it is faster. The tradeoff is usually spe...
The Ambulance, Police Car, Fire Truck Caused The Accident. Can I Sue Them?
The drivers of emergency vehicles have a duty to operate those vehicles safely, even when responding to emergency calls, in the pursuit of suspects, or responding to a fire alarm. Although these emerg...
Speeding, Negligence, Fault and a Baltimore Automobile Accident
Evidence that a person was traveling faster than the posted speed limit – while perhaps difficult to prove- can be considered evidence that the speeder was negligent in the operation of the vehi...
What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Maryland and What Is It Worth?
What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Maryland and How is it Valued? A wrongful death claim arises when a wrongful act—such as negligence, carelessness, or even criminal conduct—causes the d...
I Fell On The Sidewalk? Who Can I Sue?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, Baltimore personal injury law provides that a local government is responsible for injuries to pedestrians caused by an unsafe condition resulting from negligent de...
I Got Hurt At Work. Do I Have A Personal Injury Case, Too?
If you were hurt at work in Maryland, you may have two separate claims—not just one. The main risk is assuming your case is “only workers’ compensation.” In many situations, a...
Worker’s Compensation – Injured at Work
An employee who sustains an accidental injury arising out of his or her employment is entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. The law defines these elements in general terms that are c...
Is the Person Who Broke the Law Automatically at Fault for an Accident in Maryland?
Does Breaking a Traffic Law Automatically Make Someone Liable for a Baltimore Accident? No. Breaking the law does not automatically make someone legally responsible for an accident. A violation can he...
