Is My Car Accident Captured on Film By A Surveillance Camera?
The factual details surrounding a car accident are obviously important. The sequence of events, the timing, the “how” and “why” of the occurrence determines who is responsible for the accident. In Maryland, causation looms large because of the role of contributory negligence. Maryland is not a comparative fault state -where the individual fault of each... Read more »
Who Should I Talk To After A Car Accident? Do I Have To Call The Police? Should I Talk to The Other Insurance Company?
I have outlined in other guides suggested steps to take after an accident. One question that frequently comes up is who should you talk to, and who should you not talk to? You should speak to the following people: The investigating or responding officer, EMTs, or other medical personnel that respond, or that you see... Read more »
Insurance Company Denies Baltimore Injury Claim, Saying “Soft Tissue” / “Minimum Impact”
MIST may be acronym for Minimum Impact, Soft Tissue. Can The Insurance Company Deny My Claim By saying “Soft Tissue” Or “Minimum Impact”? From a legal standpoint, words have meaning, and this terminology is often a red flag that the insurer intends to minimize or challenge the claim. If they categorize an injury as “just... Read more »
Top 5 Maryland Personal Injury Questions: Should I Go To The Doctor, or, I Haven’t Gone To The Doctor Yet.
While it’s difficult to answer these inquiries with across-the-board precision, this subject arises frequently during initial case analysis and strategy sessions. The short answer to both questions posed in the title is a resounding “yes”. Anytime anyone who has been involved in a car accident asks me if they should go to the doctor, my... Read more »
Five Key Reasons Why Insurance Companies Deny Personal Injury Claims.
Maryland Insurance companies deny hundreds of claims each week. I’ve identified, perhaps, the five principal reason insurance companies use to deny claims concerns citing their oft-raised contention that “there is no personal injury sufficient to justify monetary compensation resulting from most motor-vehicle accident occurring in Baltimore, MD”. Let’s look at what we hear from insurers,... Read more »
Top 3 Common Mistakes When Seeking Medical Treatment After A Motor Vehicle Accident.
One thing that I see frequently enough to merit attention is the person who delays first seeking medical care after they are involved in an accident. I discuss the possible impacts on a claim where someone waits too long to get medical treatment after a car accident in another Article. The bottom line is, and suffice it to... Read more »
Common Mistakes Made By Not Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney
It’s a common refrain, and a typical internal debate. “Should I hire a personal injury attorney?” There are articles in these guides that discuss suggested factors to be considered in making a decision to hire an attorney. Let’s take a moment to look at the downside. What are some of the pitfalls involved? Are their mistakes... Read more »
Four Common Deductions From A Baltimore Personal Injury Settlement.
I think it’s safe to say that most people are aware that there are amounts subtracted from a gross personal injury settlement. In other words, the full settlement amount does not end up in the injured person’s pocket. Most injured individuals have a general understanding that” From the settlement proceeds there will typically be a... Read more »
FAQs Regarding Baltimore Automobile Accident Insurance
Periodically, some of my clients do some planning for the following year. I Attorney Eric T. Kirk think it’s generally a wise thing to do. One of the things I would encourage anyone to do is look at their insurance coverage. It’s appropriate for you to review applicable insurance on yearly basis. In fact, insofar as... Read more »
Top Three Pedestrian Accident Questions
Determining liability in pedestrian vs. automobile accidents illustrates the strict and harsh nature of an ancient legal concept still employed by Maryland courts. The principle is called contributory negligence, and holds that an injured person many not recover for their injuries if they caused, or contributed to the occurrence, in even the slightest fashion. I... Read more »
Is There A Limit To How Much I Can Recover In A Maryland Personal Injury Case?
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk discussed the various and myriad factors that go into assessing and assigning a value to a personal injury case in other Articles. Maryland law divides damages into two broad categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages in the typical personal injury case will include past and future wages lost because of any... Read more »
Reasons to Hire a Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer
As long as you’re alive -you’re vulnerable to accidents. When ‘accidents’ result from the misconduct of another, the law providers a remedy. If circumstances warrant, you may consider filing a claim to get monetary compensation for your injuries. Personal injury claims are designed to benefit anyone suffering from psychological or physical injuries due to the... Read more »
