How Do I Prove The Other Driver was At Fault for the Car Accident?
Showing the defendant committed a traffic infraction leading directly the accident is perhaps the purest way to show fault. We’ve discussed in other guides the impact of a ‘clear liability’ situation on the value of a case. Any personal injury and accident lawyer Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore, MD will tell you -it matters. If... Read more »
Do I Have a Winnable Baltimore Personal Injury Case? [What If A Lawyer Told Me I Don’t Have A Case?]
It’s often unwelcome news, but the reality is, not everyone who has sustained personal injury has a viable legal claim. Accidents occur. If there is not an intentional or negligent act – or in a rare case strict liability- there may be no recovery, even where there is an undisputed injury. The existence of ‘viable legal... Read more »
Can I Be Liable for Not Repairing or Maintaining My Car if There Is An Accident?
Maryland law imposes numerous obligations on the owners of a motor vehicle keeping it: insured, inspected and up to par on emissions standards. Seasoned personal injury and accident lawyers like Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore are also very aware that owner has an obligation to keep that car safe as well. Section 22-101 of the transportation... Read more »
I Had A Prior Accident. Is That Going to Ruin My Case, or Can I Recover?
We’ve discussed in other guides that a prior accident can be a significant variable in assessing the value of Baltimore injury or car accident claim. Prior to the initiation of litigation, it may be possible to keep the details and specifics of a prior accident from the eyes of a claim adjuster. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
What Types of Car Accident Insurance Do I Have? What Do the Numbers on My Policy Mean?
The coverage provided by an insurance policy is reflected, generally, in a separate document called a declarations page. The number following the coverage description is the dollar amount of the maximum policy payout, i.e. “limits” Personal injury and accident lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore MD see numbers like this every day. Typical “100/300” liability coverage... Read more »
What is Considered Gross Negligence Under Maryland Law?
It’s probable that any Baltimore attorney who deals in both personal injury and criminal defense cases has argued the distinctions between garden variety negligence, gross negligence [and potentially recklessness] at trial. What is Considered Gross Negligence Under Maryland Law? Nice differences are likely well known to those Baltimore lawyers getting regular 5 star reviews from... Read more »
What Are Manslaughter by Vehicle and Criminal Negligence in Maryland?
We’ve seen that a person who drives a vehicle in a grossly negligent manner, and causes death, commits manslaughter by vehicle, and can be subject to 10 years in prison. Seasoned Baltimore Criminal Defense attorneys Attorney Eric T. Kirk also know that the criminal law does not punish a person causing death by vehicle, where that person is acting... Read more »
How to I get an Expungement in Maryland?
The process of obtaining an expungement is relatively simple. The appropriate forms are filed with the Clerk in the court where your matter was decided or heard. Copies are sent to the State. The paperwork is processed. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. The process if straightforward. A petition, and, if required, a civil... Read more »
Top 5 Advantages of Hiring a Baltimore Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Accident
Your actions immediately after a car accident may prove pivotal, if not decisive, when seeking compensation. Many victims of car accidents caused by negligent drivers suffer serious personal injury, incur steep medical bills, and have to contend with lost wages. The process of recovering compensation can be long and arduous for victims, With the help... Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney.
As with many things in life, if you find yourself asking the questions, the answer is very probably “yes”. Think for a moment of this question. “Should I perform that operation on my leg myself, or should I ask a doctor about it?” Being an accused person is not necessarily, and, most, likely is not... Read more »
Am I Owed Compensation for a Baltimore Personal Injury?
Have you suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence? If so, you are eligible to receive compensation. Damages, both economic and non-economic, are intended to compensate the injured party for losses incurred as a result of their injury. It might be a poor substitute for health, but. money for a loss or wrong, physical... Read more »
Do I Need a Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer To Get Compensation?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, there’s a lot to think about. Medical evaluations and treatment. Your lost wages. PIP claims, alternate transportation and car repairs are just a few of the issues you’ll be facing in the aftermath. These are just the practical considerations. Significant injures can have lasting, meaningful physical and... Read more »
