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Over the course of the last decade, I’ve published in excess of 700 articles in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, workers’ compensation and insurance disputes, generally. 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.

Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer Reflects On 30 Years Handling Personal Injury Cases
Over the last nearly 30 years, I have been proud, and indeed honored, to represent thousands of decent hardworking people in their quest for fair compensation for their injuries. I was admitted to the...
What Is The First Thing I Should Do After A Maryland Car Accident?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Begin the information gathering process. Transcript My standard advice is to begin the information collection process. You’re going to want to collect inform...
What Is Permanent Disability?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Maryland recognizes partial and total permanent disability. Transcript There are two types of permanent disability recognized under Maryland law. There’s per...
What Is No-Fault Insurance?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Maryland call no-fault Personal Injury Protection [PIP] Transcript In Maryland, we call no-fault insurance PIP or personal injury protection. This is first-party i...
What Is Negligence?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Not acting prudently under given circumstances. Transcript The law imposes upon all of us an obligation to act reasonably in a given set of circumstances. We...
What Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
 Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. There are numerous factors that a personal injury attorney uses to intelligently value a case. Transcript It’s a very important question and one t...
What Is Considered An On-The-Job Injury, Illness, Or Death In Maryland?
 Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Its is connected to and arising out of the employment. Transcript Injured workers are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they’ve susta...
Will I Have To Pay Anything Out-Of-Pocket In My Maryland Personal Injury Case?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. No. There are no upfront fees. Transcript The general answer here is no. Most lawyers will handle personal injury cases on what’s called a contingency fee ba...
Why Should I Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. If you have been charged, there is no reason not to speak to a lawyer. Transcript I can’t think of any reason that someone that’s been charged with a c...
Who Pays Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Maryland?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Your employer, or typically their insurance company, is responsible. Transcript Your employer has to pay your workers’ compensation benefits. They’re e...
When Do The Police Have To Read Me My Rights In Maryland?
Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. During any custodial interrogation. Transcript The constitution requires police officers to give them Miranda warnings when an individual is undergoing what’...