Baltimore Personal Injury Articles & Case Analysis

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.

“How do you force an insurance company to pay fair compensation to someone entitled to it?”

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 ways “How to,” “FAQ,” or “Next Step” guidance.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, contact me to discuss the details of your case. These articles serve as guides for Baltimore residents wrestling with the existential, often mind-numbing, and frequently enraging question of what happens next.

If you are dealing with a claim, start with the issue that best matches your situation:

GEICO Insurance Company Profile | Auto, Agency & Claims Context
GEICO Learn More About Insurance Claim Disputes This page provides institutional information about GEICO as a property and casualty insurance entity. A specific insurance dispute is evaluated by the p...
Top Three Most Common Mistakes Made When Not Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer.
Top Three Most Common Mistakes When Not Hiring a Baltimore Injury Lawyer Direct Answer: Relying on self-help legal advice for a Baltimore injury claim creates significant technical risks. The three mo...
Can I Sue A Maryland Insurance Company For Emotional Distress If They Deny or Delay My Personal Injury Case?
This is a question, unfortunately, that has come up over the years for some of my clients. When dealing with a delayed Maryland personal injury claim, or a denied Maryland acc...
Top 3 Common Mistakes When Seeking Medical Treatment After A Motor Vehicle Accident.
One thing that I see frequently enough to merit attention is the person who delays first seeking medical care after they are involved in an accident.  I discuss the possible impacts on a cla...
Common Mistakes Made By Not Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney
It’s a common refrain, and a typical internal debate. “Should I hire a personal injury attorney?” There are articles in these guides that discuss suggested factors to be conside...
What Is Baltimore’s Average Weekly Wage Under Workers Compensation Law?
What Is the Average Weekly Wage in Maryland Workers’ Compensation Cases? The average weekly wage (AWW) is the number used to calculate nearly every workers’ compensation benefit in Marylan...
Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Hurt At Work?
I’d be safe in saying most people have a sense that when you sustain a personal injury at work you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. There is a general sense, held by...
Four Common Deductions From A Baltimore Personal Injury Settlement.
I think it’s safe to say that most people are aware that there are amounts subtracted from a gross personal injury settlement. In other words, the full settlement amount does not end up in the i...
What Is The Status Of My Personal Injury Case?
I’ve sometimes asked “what is the status of my case”, or “what’s going on with my case”? These are legitimate questions, to be sure. Any represented person is...
Can I Be Terminated While I Am Out On Workers Compensation?
Can I Be Terminated While I Am Out On Workers Compensation?
FAQs Regarding Baltimore Automobile Accident Insurance
Periodically, some of my clients do some planning for the following year. I Attorney Eric T. Kirk think it’s generally a wise thing to do. One of the things I would encourage anyone to do i...