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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 Considered A Serious Motor Vehicle Accident In Maryland?
The phrase “serious” car accident has gained popularity in legal/insurance parlance. Indeed, there are attorneys who publicize and advertise that they only hire or handle serious car accid...
What Are Those Important First Steps After Being Involved In A Serious Maryland Car Accident?
While I attorney Eric T. Kirk have often said that anyone who’s sustains injury, or significant property or loss or damage in a motor vehicle accident would label such an event as “serious...
Can A Maryland Insurance Company Deny a Claim Based on a Serious Car Accident ?
There are three principal methods available to an insurance company, in my view, to dispute any claim for compensation or benefits after an automobile accident: Denial. Minimization. St...
What Compensation Am I Entitled To After Being Involved In A Serious Maryland Automobile Accident?
Under Maryland law, monetary compensation for personal injury sustained in a serious accident is referred to as “damage” “damages” or a “damage a...
Does Insurance Cover A Catastrophic Maryland Car Accident ?
One of the more important issues involving any personal injury case is whether or not there is enough insurance coverage to fully compensate the victim, or all of the vic...
Demystifying The Insurance Claims Process After A Serious Maryland Car Accident.
One of the more frequently asked questions I attorney Eric T. Kirk receive from my personal injury clients is an inquiry as to the “status” of their claim, or case. This is obviously...
Three Classic Mistakes To Avoid In The Afermath Of A Significant Maryland Car Accident
Clearly, anytime someone sustains any meaningful injury, in any manner, failing to take the appropriate measures to ensure financial recovery and guard their interests can be an all-too often-made mis...
Cannot Return To Work After A Catastrophic Baltimore Car Accident?
The focus of this article is the recovery of compensation, or money damages, from an at-fault person and/or their insurance company. In particular, we examine the questions surrounding someone who can...
How Does Maryland Law Treat Contributory Negligence Differently From Assumption Of The Risk?
Contributory negligence and assumption of the risk are two commonly raised defenses in Maryland. If I had to guess, without the benefit of seeing any statistical studies, Attorney Eric T. Kirk would s...
What Is The Difference Between Assault And Battery In Baltimore, Maryland?
The elements of civil assault and civil battery under Maryland law are different in several respects. The two civil actions – one for assault- one for battery -are interrelated, and of course, a...