The Top Five Things To Look For In A Car Accident Claim.
Whether you are dealing with a motor vehicle accident, a slip or trip and fall claim, or some other negligence-based case, in any personal injury claim, obviously, there’s going to be an accident, or an injury, or both. The injured person will receive medical treatment for those injuries, if warranted. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will... Read more »
How Is Fault Determined In A Baltimore Car Accident Case?
Fault in a Baltimore car accident case is determined by applying Maryland traffic rules and general negligence principles to the actual proof. The biggest Maryland risk is contributory negligence. If the defense can prove that your own conduct contributed to the crash, that can become the central threat to the claim. Insurance companies do not... Read more »
I Don’t Want To Use Or Go Against My Own Insurance After A Maryland Car Accident.
You do not always have to use your own insurance after a Maryland car accident, but sometimes it is the only practical or immediate source of help. The biggest mistake is treating every first-party claim as though it lets the at-fault driver or the other insurer off the hook. It does not. PIP and uninsured... Read more »
Can Use The Other Driver’s Insurance To Fix My Car? Do I Have To Use My Insurance?
I have noted elsewhere, and it should probably go without saying, that if someone, through an act of their own negligence, causes an automobile accident, then that individual, or their insurance company, is going to be responsible for all damages that result from that accident. These losses, or damages, would include the repair of any... Read more »
Am I Entitled To Recover If The At-Fault Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?
If the driver who caused your Maryland car accident has no insurance or not enough insurance, you typically look first to your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. If that coverage does not exist or is insufficient, the remaining option may be to pursue the at-fault driver directly, which raises practical collection issues. The real... Read more »
How Much Will I Get For My Baltimore Injury Or Auto Accident Case?
How Much Will I Get for My Baltimore Injury or Auto Accident Case? Direct Answer: The value of a Baltimore injury case is determined by a combination of past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. However, your “net” recovery—the amount you actually take home—is a more accurate... Read more »
I Was Hurt In A Car Accident While Riding In An Uber Or Lyft. Is There Insurance Coverage?
Baltimore Rideshare Accident Lawyer A Baltimore rideshare accident claim is not just a routine car accident case. It is usually a layered insurance dispute involving app status, multiple policies, fault arguments, medical proof, and Maryland contributory negligence. If you were hurt in an Uber, Lyft, or other app-based ride, the first issue is often not... Read more »
Why Do I Have To Pay Back My Health Insurance Out Of My Car Accident Settlement Money?
Yes. If a Baltimore car accident keeps you from working, lost wages can be part of your injury claim. That may include time completely missed from work, reduced hours, reduced duties, or a long-term loss of earning ability if the injury changes your work life permanently. The biggest risk is proof. The insurer will usually... Read more »
The Top 5 Things I Should Expect During My Personal Injury Case.
What Should You Expect During a Baltimore Personal Injury Case? Most personal injury cases are a process—not a single event. Understanding that process helps avoid mistakes that reduce compensation. Main risk: Misunderstanding the timeline can lead to premature decisions or missed opportunities. Insurance tactic: Delay, investigation, and incremental offers designed to wear down claimants. Next... Read more »
Who Compensates Me If I Am in an Accident With a Rental Car Owned by Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, or Budget?
Usually not the rental company itself. If you are injured in an accident involving a rental car, the practical source of compensation is usually the driver’s private insurance, rental-related coverage purchased at the counter, or the driver’s assets. The rental company is generally not presumptively responsible just because it owned the vehicle. Main risk: people... Read more »
Should I Go To Therapy After A Car Accident?
The answer to the question posed in the title is a simple one. A person injured in an automobile accident should do whatever the doctor that evaluates them tells them to do. If that advice includes surgery, then the individual should have surgery. If that advice includes medications and rest, then the individual should pursue that... Read more »
Where Should I Go For Physical Therapy Or Medical Treatment After A Car Accident?
It goes without saying that a car accident is an unanticipated, unforeseen happening. No one leaves their house in the morning thinking that they are likely going to be in a serious life-altering motor vehicle collision that afternoon. No level headed driver secretly harbors an intent to behave recklessly, and injure themselves or others. The fact... Read more »
