What Types of Car Accident Insurance Do I Have? What Do the Numbers on My Policy Mean?
Start with the declarations page. That is usually where your Maryland auto policy shows the coverages you bought, the limits, the deductibles, and the premium. The main risk is assuming every number is a guarantee of payment or assuming every number means the same thing. Insurance companies use shorthand that sounds simple but often is... Read more »
Do I Need a Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer After a Car Accident? 5 Real Advantages
When Does Hiring a Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer Make a Difference? Yes—hiring a Baltimore personal injury lawyer after a car accident can be a major advantage when fault is disputed, injuries are more than minor, treatment is ongoing, a recorded statement is requested, or the insurance company starts pushing a cheap early number. The biggest... Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Baltimore Criminal Defense Attorney.
As with many things in life, if you find yourself asking the questions, the answer is very probably “yes”. Think for a moment of this question. “Should I perform that operation on my leg myself, or should I ask a doctor about it?” Being an accused person is not necessarily, and, most, likely is not... Read more »
Am I Owed Compensation for a Baltimore Personal Injury?
Have you suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence? If so, you are eligible to receive compensation. Damages, both economic and non-economic, are intended to compensate the injured party for losses incurred as a result of their injury. It might be a poor substitute for health, but. money for a loss or wrong, physical... Read more »
Do I Need a Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer To Get Compensation?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, there’s a lot to think about. Medical evaluations and treatment. Your lost wages. PIP claims, alternate transportation and car repairs are just a few of the issues you’ll be facing in the aftermath. These are just the practical considerations. Significant injures can have lasting, meaningful physical and... Read more »
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 »
How Lost Wages Are Calculated in a Baltimore Car Accident Claim
Can I recover lost wages if I used sick leave or PTO? Yes. Using sick leave or PTO does not eliminate your loss. Lost wages and case value are intimately related concepts. Eliminating-fairly or not- categories of damage from the analysis favors the insurance company- not you. The value of that time can still be... Read more »
When Should You Sue After a Baltimore Car Accident?
How Long Can You Wait to Sue After a Baltimore Car Accident? You should usually sue after a Baltimore car accident when the insurer is denying fault, undervaluing the claim, dragging out negotiations, or pushing the case too close to the filing deadline. In many cases, filing suit is not the first step. It is... 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?
How Much Is My Case Worth? Are Medical Expenses Taken Into Account? Direct Answer: Yes. Medical expenses are a primary technical variable in Baltimore injury case valuation. Under Maryland’s collateral source rule, you are entitled to recover the full amount of your medical bills regardless of whether they were paid by health insurance or PIP.... Read more »
