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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.

“I represent injured Baltimore residents in a relentless battle to obtain fair, just, and reasonable compensation from an insurance company who will not pay it.” (2)

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.

Understanding Denied Baltimore Business Interruption Claims
Insurance policies are unique legal documents drafted in language that is often unfamiliar and complex to policyholders. While they provide broad grants of coverage for losses caused by specified risk...
What Are My Rights and Responsibilities After A Maryland Car Accident
After a Maryland car accident, your immediate responsibilities depend in part on the seriousness of the crash, but the core practical duties are to stop, remain where required, render or facilitate ai...
If I Can’t Work After A Car Accident, Can I Recover My Lost Wages?
Can You Recover Lost Wages After a Baltimore Car Accident? Yes. If a Baltimore car accident keeps you from working, lost wages can be part of your injury claim. That may include time completely missed...
If I Settle My Personal Injury Case Will My Future Medical Care Be Covered By The Other Party’s Insurance?
The quick and easy answer to this question is that any future medical care or treatment related to injuries you sustain in an accident will only be covered if, and only if, a provision regarding this...
Do I Have to Give the Insurance Company a Statement After a Maryland Car Accident?
It depends on which insurance company is asking and what stage the claim is in. The biggest risk is treating every statement request like routine paperwork. Insurance companies often use early stateme...
How Do I Calculate a Maryland Personal Injury Settlement?
The easy, short answer is that there is no calculator that can be used to determine a fair, reasonable personal injury settlement, although many of the nation’s largest insurance companies began...
If I Slide on Ice in Maryland, Am I Responsible for a Car Accident?
Not automatically. Sliding on ice does not automatically make you responsible for a Maryland car accident, but the mere presence of ice or snow does not automatically excuse the crash either. The main...
If I Fall On Ice On Someone’s Property Can I Sue Them?
In the late winter and early spring of every year, we typically get multiple inquiries regarding accidents that happened because of the presence of ice on sidewalks, stairwells and parking lots. Maryl...
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Car Accident In Maryland?
Statues of limitation set the outer time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed, or be forever barred by operation of law. The step necessary to satisfy the applicable statute of limitations is th...
Do You Have A Personal Injury Case?
I field a lot of calls, and get a great many questions posted on this website, where the interested enquirer wants to know “if they have a personal injury case”. I suggest that four factor...
When Do I Get My Maryland Personal Injury Protection [PIP] Benefits?
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk discussed in other articles that Maryland requires, unless affirmatively waived, that all vehicle owners with cars registered in Maryland secure Personal In...