Four Common Deductions From A Baltimore Personal Injury Settlement.
Gross Settlement vs. Actual Distribution Four Categories May Reduce the Amount the Client Receives The gross settlement is the total amount recovered. The client’s net recovery is what remains after attorney fees, case expenses, medical obligations, and applicable reimbursement claims are addressed. A settlement should not be evaluated solely by its headline number. The deductions... 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 in Maryland: Fault, Crosswalks, and Disability
The top three pedestrian accident questions in Maryland are usually about fault, crossings, and contributory negligence. A driver is not automatically at fault just because a pedestrian was hit. The real questions are whether the driver failed to use due care, whether the pedestrian crossed lawfully and visibly, and whether the defense can use Maryland... Read more »
Is There A Limit To How Much I Can Recover In A Maryland Personal Injury Case?
Maryland does not limit economic damages, but it does cap non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life. The main risk is misunderstanding what is capped and what is not. The next issue is determining how the cap applies to your specific case, including whether it is a standard injury claim,... 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 »
How Much Are Car Accident Lawyer’s Fees?
Although there are no statistics on this, it is likely that most personal injury and car accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Attorney’s fees come in three variations. You may agree to hire a lawyer for a fixed or ‘flat’ fee. Under this arrangement, the lawyer agrees to accept a specific amount... Read more »
Can The Insurance Company Raise My Car Insurance Rates Or Cancel Me If I Am Involved In An Automobile Accident?
Yes. A Maryland auto insurer can raise your rates after an accident, and in some situations it can cancel, nonrenew, or reduce coverage. But it does not get to do those things in whatever manner it wants. The real issue is whether the insurer gave proper notice, stated a real reason, and followed Maryland’s protest... Read more »
If I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer Do I Have to Pay Out of Pocket?
Most personal injury lawyers, and this one is no exception, handle cases on what is called a contingency fee contract. Distilled to its most basic, this is often billed as: As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. NO COSTS UNLESS WE WIN It is probably more accurate to refer to it as a no cost... Read more »
Top 10 Reasons For Consulting With A Personal Injury Attorney.
I’ve Attorney Eric T. Kirk always maintained that you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney immediately after a car accident involving injury. My feelings are that it just makes sense to get a handle on what legal rights and options you have. Moreover, getting a lawyer involved initially allows the attorney to secure and... Read more »
Can I Recover Compensation for Pre-Impact Fright after a Baltimore Car Accident ?
Yes. In an appropriate Maryland car accident case, compensation may include pre-impact fright, meaning the fear, horror, or dread experienced in the moments before an anticipated collision actually happens. The biggest problem is proof. Not every claim of fear becomes a recoverable damages component, and the insurance company will usually attack this issue as speculation... Read more »
How Is Fault Determined After a Baltimore Car Accident? | Eric T. Kirk
How Is Fault Determined After a Baltimore Car Accident? Fault is not finally decided by a police officer or an insurance adjuster. After a Baltimore car accident, several people may form opinions about what happened, but if the case is truly disputed, the final binding decision comes from a judge or jury. That said, early... Read more »
Does The At Fault Driver Or Their Insurance Have To Pay My Lawyer’s Fees?
No. In most Maryland personal injury cases, the at-fault driver or their insurance company does not pay your attorney’s fees. Under what is known as the American Rule, each side pays its own lawyer unless a statute, contract, or specific legal doctrine allows fee-shifting. The real fight is still against the insurance company over the... Read more »
