What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Car accidents, slips, falls and the like often result in injuries that might be mild to serious, but not life threatening. What about a significant, tragic event? What if someone’s conduct leads to the death of another? Maryland law spells out conditions that must be present in order for someone to sue for a wrongful... Read more »
How Much is a Baltimore Personal Injury Case Worth?
I’ve been representing clients for thee decades now. As part of my role as counselor, I Attorney Eric T. Kirk offer complimentary consultations and a free analysis to those with legal problems. I’ve spoken to thousands of people over the years. Not all of those consultations have lead to cases, but many have. The most common... Read more »
Determining The Value Of Baltimore Car Accident Claim: Lost Income.
Of course there are a variety of factors that a seasoned Baltimore injury attorney employs in arriving at a fair value range for a case. A component of any personal injury claim, and often a significant component of a serious claim, is the loss of wages. A couple of things should become obvious right away.... Read more »
When Should You Sue After a Baltimore Car Accident?
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, I’ve had clients tell me repeatedly, they are simply unable to focus because of the number of pressing concerns. Sometimes, the fog can last for hours, or days. After you’ve been in a car accident, one’s mind races between thoughts like: Not surprisingly, being involved in a car... Read more »
How Much Is A Baltimore Personal Injury Case Worth?
I’ve said elsewhere that it is by far any away the most common and frequent question that I’m asked. “……. how much is my case worth?” In addition, though, it is probably the most legitimate. Someone, who, through no fault of their own, sustains personal injury at the hands of another, is immediately and unexpectedly... Read more »
What Is Fair Value of A Maryland Personal Injury Claim?
The answer to this question can expend on the audience. It goes without saying that the insurance industry as a whole has a much different opinion on the topic than those injured at the hands of a negligent actor. Two things remain true about the valuation of a personal injury case. It is one of... Read more »
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth? Are Medical Expenses Taken Into Account?
Medical expenses are one variable in the value of any case. They impact the value in a direct sense. A claims adjuster, judge, or juror, at some point will be presented with those bills. The injured person is entitled to collect the amounts paid, in Maryland, regardless of who paid them. However, just because there... Read more »
How Does Property Damage Affect the Outcome of a Personal Injury Claim?
The notion that there is a correlation between the dollar amount of property damage in a motor vehicle accident and the severity of a personal injury has some logical appeal. If a car’s front end is smashed in, then the occupants would seem to be more likely smashed as well. Even defense attorneys – who... Read more »
Should I Take Pictures Of The Cars After Baltimore Motor Vehicle Accident?
The answer is an unqualified YES. Absolutely. Everyone has a cell phone with a camera now. Obviously, your healthy, safety, and well-being of you and your passengers are paramount. If you have your wits, and your bodily integrity, after a motor vehicle accident, take pictures of: the vehicles the scene any injury stop lights or signs... Read more »
Assumption of the Risk Defense Law in Baltimore Personal Injury Lawsuits
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk discussed the doctrine of contributory negligence in another chapter of this series. A similar concept sometimes asserted as a defense to a personal injury claim is ‘assumption of the risk’. Insurance companies may employ this as an argument during settlement discussion in an attempt to drive down the value of a... Read more »
Do You Have To Communicate With Your Insurance Company After Being Injured in an Auto Accident?
While some car accidents are unpreventable, others result out of someone else’s negligence or recklessness. When injured drivers are involved in the latter, they not only have the stress of dealing with injuries and car damage, but they can also be confused about the course of action they should take to hold the other driver... Read more »
Does A Computer Program Determine the Value of a Personal Injury Case?
The use of settlement software by the insurance industry is a well-kept secret, generally. Allstate, which is believed to still use a specific computer program to arrive at a settlement offer-called Colossus- has been compelled by regulatory authorities to disclose the use of the system. Indeed, they now send you a letter if they stating... Read more »
