What Is The Difference Between An Accident, a Mistake And An Act Of Negligence in Maryland?
Perhaps the essential difference- from a legal perspective- is that an accident is an event, regardless of cause or effect, albeit an unexpected one, whereas an act of negligence necessarily involves the conduct of some human actor, or the result of some human endeavor or mechanism. The practical consequence of this difference is that our system... Read more »
If I’m From Out Of State And Injured In A Maryland Car Accident, Do I Need A Maryland Attorney?
I have represented a great many people over the years who have had the misfortune of being injured while in Maryland on a temporary basis. Some individuals were unfortunately injured in automobile accidents while simply travelling through Maryland to an ultimate destination elsewhere. Some of these former clients were staying in town for business or... Read more »
What Are The First Moves To Make After Being Involved In A Maryland Car Accident?
I would venture to say that this is probably the most commonly asked question that I receive from a prospective client who has just been involved in an accident. I certainly agree that it makes sense to seek the guidance and counsel of someone who deals with accidents, and particularly accident and injury victims on a daily basis.... Read more »
If I Have a Permanent Injury From a Maryland Car Accident, How Can I Protect My Future?
If you have been involved in a serious accident or injury causing event, perhaps the single most consuming question you have it what will happen to you, to your family, down the line. Maryland law provides compensation for future lost earnings, and future medical expenses. However, such compensation is far from automatic and is difficult... Read more »
What Happens If an At-fault Driver In A Maryland Car Accident Dies After the Accident?
As a general rule, if someone dies, and has personal, unmet obligations, their estate might be liable for those obligations. If that obligation is to an individual injured as part of personal injury event, the process is little different, with one important exception. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. The correct option is to... Read more »
Who Is Responsible For Medical Expenses After A Maryland Car Accident?
Medical costs can mount quickly in the wake of any serious automobile accident. Emergency room visits, diagnostic testing, physical therapy and pain management expenses can escalate, spiral, and become overwhelming, As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will te ll you. If there is a party deemed or determined to be “at-fault” for causing an accident they are... Read more »
Who Determines If A Defendant Acted Reasonably In A Maryland Personal Injury Case?
The majority of personal injury cases brought in the state of Maryland are premised on notions of negligence. Negligence can be seen as a close relative of carelessness, heedlessness, irresponsibility or unreasonableness. Maryland law defines negligence as doing something that a reasonable person in a given set of circumstances would not do, or failing to do something that are reasonable person in a... Read more »
Will I Get A Settlement For My Maryland Personal Injury Case?
Although there are a variety of paths that might lead to resolution of a personal injury claim under Maryland law, there are really only two outcomes. Any claim will resolve through a settlement, or the claim will resolve by court action, As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Statistics show that most cases resolve through... Read more »
What Do I Do When A Maryland Insurance Company Denies My Personal Injury Case?
When an insurance company in Maryland, refuses to pay an insurance claim, denies the claim, unreasonably delays the claim, or offers a unreasonably and unfairly low amount for settlement the individual involved has only one viable option. They must retain an experienced personal injury attorney, adept at filing a lawsuit and taking your case to court.... Read more »
How Can I Fully Understand The Value Of My Maryland Personal Injury Case?
In the wake of a serious injury causing event, the victim can feel confused, and perhaps lost. The obstacles are many: a grueling and lengthy period of recuperation and recovery from the injury itself mounting medical expenses, and indeed other household expenses as wages are lost due to miss time at work. The services of a respected and skilled... Read more »
What Do I Do If The At-Fault Party Has Minimal Insurance Or No Insurance?
Maryland has minimum mandatory insurance requirements. Passenger cars registered in this state must carry a minimum of $30,000 in liability coverage. Attorney Eric T. Kirk says this type of insurance coverage, in turn, is that which is paid to other injured individuals as compensation where the insured person causes a car accident. Where that minimum coverage... Read more »
