The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase III
In articles I and II in this series, I’ve explored what should happen in the immediate wake of an accident or personal injury-causing event. This culminating entry details the final phase when a personal injury “claim” evolves into a personal injury case [i.e. a lawsuit]. Baltimore Personal Injury claim, Phase III: Litigation. Where an... Read more »
The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase II
The previous article in this series details the various steps taken by my office after a Baltimore personal injury-causing event, as well as detailing that vial “first step” advice from an experienced personal injury attorney. Once the injured person has healed, the next step can commence. Baltimore Personal Injury claim, Phase II: Demand and Negotiation.... Read more »
The Path To Obtaining Financial Compensation In The Aftermath Of A Baltimore Automobile Accident: Phase I
During the last 25 years or so of handling automobile accident claims, I have found that a frequently and commonly asked question -perhaps the most common- is: “What are the next steps in this process?” And of course, it’s perfectly understandable that a person, who has just been injured in a Baltimore car accident might... Read more »
Baltimore Personal Injury Examples
If you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic event or accident and have suffered an injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Thankfully a Baltimore personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal process while offering support, and experienced counsel along the way. There are many different types of personal injuries, and... Read more »
Where Is My Trial? What Time Is My Trial Starting?
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk often get last minute calls from personal injury clients who’ve misplaced the court notices I’ve sent to them. It’s understandable. As an accident and injury attorney practicing in Maryland, I routinely appear in the courts of this state for trial. An unfortunate injury victim, who may very well have no... Read more »
Do Baltimore Maryland Attorneys Accept Small Dollar Value Personal Injury Cases?
Often, I am Attorney Eric T. Kirk approached by clients that have a dispute with a business. Perhaps a used car broke down soon after it left the lot, and the dealer is refusing to repair it, or a hair salon is refusing to redo a botched dye job. I’ve also seen personal injury claims... Read more »
Contributory Negligence in Baltimore. Can I Recover If I Cause or Contribute to Auto Accident?
The law of five jurisdictions, Alabama, District of Columbia *, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, contains the doctrine of “contributory negligence”. An experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyer will advise clients that this principle, a leftover vestige from the common law of England, hundreds of years old, operates to deny any financial recovery whatsoever to a car... Read more »
Can I Sue A Company If Their Employee Is Driving The Car Or Truck That Hit Me ?
You can make a claim against the business or company that employs the person that caused the accident, and the responsible driver as well. As a general rule, an employee of a business commits an act of negligence [ e.g. a car accident] that injures another, while conducting the business of that employer, an injury... Read more »
After the Accident I Can’t Have Sex With My Wife/Husband, or Have It as Often
If you’re injured by the negligence of another the law recognizes your right to recover. What if you are married, and your injury affects the nature and quality of your relationship with your spouse? What if, after an accident, you can’t have sex with your spouse. Attorney Eric T. Kirk says as for your medical expenses,... Read more »
Does The Amount Of Damage To My Car Effect The Value Of My Personal Injury Case?
It absolutely does. The insurance industry’s approach to cases in which the property damage is less than $1000 is explored in other guides. For the purposes of this discussion, note that a low property damage number may mean the insurance company will refuse to pay you anything at all. Several years ago, 70 of the... Read more »
Low Speed Collision, No Property Damage, Insurance Denials and Denied Claims
The insurance industry created the argument years ago that low-speed collisions or accidents where the cars are not mangled cannot lead to significant injury, and have successfully argued that position to juries and judges, repeatedly, throughout the country. Not all doctors think so. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, “It is wrong to assume that maximum neck... Read more »
Can I Recover Punitive Damages in a Car Accident Case?
In a Baltimore personal injury or insurance denial case, understanding what types of damages are available is vital when assessing both available monetary compensation, and making important legal decisions. Two primary categories of damages in civil litigation are compensatory and punitive damages — and they serve very different purposes under Maryland law. In an extraordinary... Read more »
