What Damages Are Awarded for a Baltimore Wrongful Death?
Maryland law recognizes two primary categories of damages in personal injury-including Baltimore wrongful death cases: economic and non-economic. Experienced Baltimore injury trial lawyers recognize, generally, economic damages are straightforward, covering things like medical bills, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses. These are straightforward calculations based on actual costs incurred. Non Economic Damages In Baltimore, generally Those... Read more »
What is Maximum Medial Improvement to a Baltimore Work Injury Lawyer?
After Baltimore injury client has reached their medical baseline, also known as “maximum medical improvement,” the next phase of the injury claims process begins. What is Maximum Medial Improvement to an Baltimore Work Injury Lawyer? This is one of those medicolegal terms that can have varying meanings. This stage occurs once the injured person has... Read more »
Reasons People Hire A Maryland Attorney.
Although our system of both criminal and civil justice allows individuals to represent themselves, I Attorney Eric T. Kirk have found that those faced with certain circumstances choose to employ experienced legal counsel for guidance and expertise. The opposite, unfortunately, can also prove accurate: mistakes are made by not retaining an effective attorney. Those facing criminal charges. Someone accused of... Read more »
Is There A Limit or Cap On Compensation in a Maryland Personal Injury Case?
Maryland, like most states, has chosen to strike the balance between victims of negligence and the interests of business and the insurance industry in favor of the latter. Maryland sets a limit on how much an even catastrophically injured victim can recover for pain, suffering and disfigurement. Maryland’s limitation on damages in personal injury cases... Read more »
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 »
Three Little Known Facts About Baltimore Car Accidents.
I’m often asked what are the most common questions, events, steps or outcome for Baltimore personal injury cases. I have handled thousands, so I have some thoughts on those topics. What about a difference approach to the Baltimore car accident? What are Three Little Known Facts About Baltimore Car Accidents? Baltimore’s Unique Traffic Patterns Contribute... 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 »
First Moves After Baltimore Car Accident?
I would venture to say that this-First Moves After Baltimore Car Accident?- 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 Baltimore accident... Read more »
Permanent Injury From a Baltimore Car Accident? How Can You Protect Your Future?
Permanent Injury From a Baltimore Car Accident? How Can You Protect Your 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. Baltimore law provides compensation for future lost earnings, and... 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 Baltimore 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. If there is a party deemed or determined to be “at-fault” for causing an accident they are ultimately responsible for the payment of all of... Read more »
Did Defendant Act Reasonably In A Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
The majority of personal injury cases brought in the state of Maryland are premised on notions of negligence. Did Defendant Act Reasonably In A Baltimore Personal Injury Case? It’s the plaintiff obligation to show they did not. Negligence can be seen as a close relative of carelessness, heedlessness, irresponsibility or unreasonableness. Maryland law defines negligence as... Read more »
