Eric T. Kirk represents injury victims and insurance claimants in Franklin Square, Baltimore (21223) and throughout Maryland.
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Where is Franklin Square in Baltimore?
Franklin Square is a historic West Baltimore neighborhood located just west of the downtown core. It is bounded roughly by West Baltimore Street to the north, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the east, and South Carey Street to the west. This compact but busy neighborhood sits in a high-traffic corridor with both local commuter flow and interstate connections.
Franklin Square is known for its Victorian-era rowhomes, proximity to major transit corridors like Route 40, and its namesake park, Franklin Square Park. The area is also close to major city institutions such as the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Inner Harbor employment hub.
🚦 Accident Risk and Local Conditions
Residents can face heightened accident exposure from:
- Heavy truck and commuter traffic on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
- Frequent intersection collisions at Carey St. and West Baltimore St.
- Pedestrian crossings near schools and parks
- Uninsured or underinsured motorists cutting through neighborhood arteries
These conditions make Franklin Square a high-risk zone for rear-end, side-impact, and pedestrian collisions.
🏛️ Community and Local Resources
Key local civic and municipal resources include:
- Baltimore City Department of Transportation
- Franklin Square Neighborhood Association
- Baltimore City Planning Department
- Baltimore Police Department
- MTA Maryland for transit patterns and bus corridors.
🚧 Franklin Square Roadways and Intersections
Franklin Square is bisected by three of Baltimore’s most important urban thoroughfares:
🛑 High-Risk Intersections
- West Baltimore Street & Carey Street
- Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Franklin Street
- U.S. Route 40 & Poppleton Street
These corridors can see:
- Sudden lane drops causing abrupt braking
- Poor sight lines at midblock crossings
- Heavy pedestrian traffic near bus stops
- Significant uninsured driver exposure due to cut-through patterns
These conditions can create personal injury scenarios — including vehicle impacts, pedestrian strikes, and hit-and-runs.
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- Baltimore City DOT
- Franklin Square Neighborhood Association
- Baltimore Police Department – Western District
- University of Maryland Medical Center
- Baltimore City Planning Department
🏥 Local Medical Providers
- University of Maryland Medical Center — Level I Trauma Center
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Bon Secours Community Health
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
How to Get to Eric T. Kirk
Start in Franklin Square, Baltimore, MD 21223.
Head east on West Baltimore Street toward Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Continue straight to Mulberry Street.
Turn right onto N Calvert Street.
Arrive at 1001 N Calvert Street, 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Parking is available nearby; the building is accessible by MTA bus routes.
🧠How To Obtain Personal Injury Compensation in After a Franklin Square Car Accident?
- What happens if I’m injured in a rear-end collision on West Baltimore Street in Franklin Square?
Generally, liability is not an issued in rear end collisions. I recommend my same general steps as with any other Baltimore personal injury claim.
- When should I contact a personal injury lawyer after a crash in Franklin Square?
Generally, if you are injured it should be your second call.
Franklin Square/Baltimore PI Lawyer’s Tip #37: Delay in getting evaluated, or reporting, will impact your financial recovery. - What should I do if I’m hit by an uninsured driver near Franklin Square Elementary School?
The lack of insurance is not always apparent. If it is a “hit and run”, call the police, and use every reasonable effort to identify the vehicle.
Read The Law: Maryland Insurance Article 19-509. - “Does uninsured motorist coverage apply to Franklin Square hit-and-run crashes?”
Generally, uninsured coverage will apply to true “hit and run” crashes, if the coverage has not been waived.
Franklin Square/Baltimore PI Lawyer’s Tip #16: You must always use every reasonable effort to learn the identity of the other driver. - How long do I have to file a personal injury claim after a crash in Franklin Square 21223?
The statue of limitation is three years. Statutory Notice Requirements, while they do not shorten the statute, impose additional notice requirements.
- Why are accidents more common on Route 40 in Franklin Square?
Raw numbers do not answer the questions. If there are more accidents at a given location than at another we have to look to:
Traffic volume, patterns and flow, as well as other intersection specific variables to analyze. In my c, t his analysis leads to fact- specific, indeed, Franklin Square, or at least Baltimore specific conclusions about a specific case, rather than sweeping generalities. - What types of insurance coverage are most important for Franklin Square residents involved in a crash?
Any coverage is important. Certainly, liability coverage, that would cover the negligence of the at-fault driver, is going to be key in any compensation based discussion.
- How does the heavy traffic on Route 40 impact accident risk in Franklin Square?
Heavy traffic can lead to narrow spaces, unanticipated stops and turns. Rush hour and school timing can heighten tension. It comes as little surprise to those in the Baltimore personal Injury community that accidents often peak with congestion.
You should report your claim the day it happens, if you are able.
Franklin Square/Baltimore PI Lawyer’s Tip #39: Delay is the friend of the insurance company, and the sworn enemy of your claim.
See above. You should report your claim the day it happens, if you are able. Here, you are reporting to your insurance company and obligations of cooperation apply.
Delay invariably leads a claims adjuster, initially, to question your injures.
Franklin Square/Baltimore PI Lawyer’s Tip #61: The very skilled lawyer that claims adjuster hires to defeat you in court will argue to the jury that you were not really hurt, because you waited to report, or seek treatment.
You must file the claim with your insurance company as soon as you learn the coverage is implicated. The statute of limitations is three years from the date the claim is denied.
Read The Law: Maryland Insurance Article 19-509.
Contact your insurance company to formally report the loss. Do this in writing whenever possible to create a record of your communication. Use a portal if one is available, but retain screenshots, and independent records.
• State Farm
• Traveler’s
• Allstate
• Nationwide
• USAA
Medical records do this in part. You should record those activities of daily living that are compromised by your injuries.
Franklin Square/Baltimore PI Lawyer’s Tip #812: This journal may be discoverable by teh other side if your case goes into litigation.
Luckily, Baltimore is blessed with some of the finest health care in Maryland.
UM Urgent Care | Downtown Campus – University of Maryland, walk-in urgent care clinic
https://www.umms.org/ummc/locations/um-urgent-care-downtown UMMS
University of Maryland School of Dentistry – Urgent Care Clinic (dental emergencies)
https://www.dental.umaryland.edu/urgentcare/ University of Maryland, Baltimore+1
Baltimore VA Medical Center / VA Maryland Health Care (walk-in / express care for veterans)
https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/locations/baltimore-va-medical-center/ Veterans Affairs+1
Baltimore VA Clinic (Baltimore VA Annex / outpatient)
https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/locations/baltimore-va-clinic/ Veterans Affairs
Loch Raven VA Medical Center – part of VA Maryland Health Care system
https://www.va.gov/maryland-health-care/locations/loch-raven-va-medical-center/
The Maryland Insurance Administration “best serves its core constituents by ensuring fair treatment of consumers. This consumer protection begins by regulating the availability of insurance coverage at fair prices and extends to issues of solvency and fair sales, claims and settlement practices.”
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For over three decades, I have battled against the nation’s largest insurance companies, always endeavoring to ensure my clients receive the compensation they deserve. As lead counsel in thousands of cases across Maryland, New York, and Florida, I have recovered millions for clients whose claims were wrongfully denied and delayed. Whether denying fair compensation for a personal injury victim or denying benefits to a homeowner, Insurance companies employ policy exclusions, technicalities, and lowball offers to deny and defeat claims. They also hire very good lawyers to fight you in court. So should you. When an insurance company unfairly rejects a claim, I stop them.
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"Eric Kirk was a great attorney to me. He settled my personal injury case in about 5 short months, and handled my complicated situation with professionalism and a great attitude. Eric handled everything with the insurance companies, and I didn’t have to lift a finger. I am so grateful for the work Eric put in, and it won us my case! I would recommend Eric’s firm to anyone in need of an awesome attorney. Thank you Eric!"
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