What Are Some Common Injuries From a Car Accident?
Every accident is a unique event. Certainly, every personal injury is likewise unique and singular for the person sustaining it. Having said that, in 25 years of practice, I Attorney Eric T. Kirk have encountered some commonly recurring conditions on a frequent basis. I represented hundreds of people over the years who have suffered with these typical... Read more »
Does the Amount of Insurance Affect the Value of My Personal Injury Case?
One of the factors in intelligently valuing a case is an assessment of both the availability and the amount of insurance. Insurance coverage in a typical car accident case involves two different potential types. One is liability insurance. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. This is third-party insurance that covers the at-fault party, and which... Read more »
What is Involved in Personal Injury Litigation?
Litigation is not quite simply going to court for a trial. It’s a process rather than event. When attempts at reaching an amicable settlement of a case have failed, the filing of a lawsuit is the next step in the process. Statistics show us that most cases settle prior to the filing of a lawsuit.... Read more »
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 »
Top Three Most Common Mistakes Made When Not Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer.
We’ve all seen internet-based or software-based platforms like TurboTax or Web MD, or any other of a myriad of self-help computer generated products. The arena of legal services has seen similar profusion of products on the market for years as well. The essential problem in all of these products is the same.The individual who relies... 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 »
