The Ambulance, Police Car, Fire Truck Caused The Accident. Can I Sue Them?
The drivers of emergency vehicles have a duty to operate those vehicles safely, even when responding to emergency calls, in the pursuit of suspects, or responding to a fire alarm. Although these emergency responders are immune for liable for acts of ordinary negligence, the owners of the vehicles- typically their employers- may be responsible for... Read more »
Speeding, Negligence, Fault and a Baltimore Automobile Accident
Evidence that a person was traveling faster than the posted speed limit – while perhaps difficult to prove- can be considered evidence that the speeder was negligent in the operation of the vehicle, and therefore the cause of the accident. Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Even if the person is within the posted limit,... Read more »
Is the Person Who Broke the Law Automatically at Fault for an Accident in Maryland?
Does Breaking a Traffic Law Automatically Make Someone Liable for a Baltimore Accident? No. Breaking the law does not automatically make someone legally responsible for an accident. A violation can help prove negligence, but that is only part of the case. The real issue is whether the violation actually caused or contributed to the collision... Read more »
I Was Hit From the Rear. Is the Other Driver at Fault in Maryland?
Usually, yes. If you were hit from the rear in Baltimore or elsewhere in Maryland, the following driver is often blamed first. But fault is not automatic. If the front driver reversed, cut into your lane and braked, stopped without a fair chance to react, or otherwise contributed to the collision, Maryland contributory negligence can... Read more »
What If I Can’t Find The Person that Hit Me: The Hit and Run Accident
Navigating Claims After a Baltimore Hit-and-Run Accident If you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run accident or by an uninsured driver, you might feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to turn. What If I Can’t Find The Person that Hit Me? The hit and run accident was not your fault. Are you entitled to compensation? An... Read more »
Can a Pedestrian Operating Operating Under A Disability Be At Fault for An Accident?
Baltimore personal injury lawyers sometimes argue cases involving the unfortunate meeting of a car and a pedestrian. Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. As you might imagine, cars are undefeated in these contests. Some rules establish who is at fault. Special rules apply where the pedestrian is operating under a disability. It certainly comes as... Read more »
Can You Turn Right From The Middle Lane?
It is illegal, and negligent, to take away the right of way from another vehicle that lawfully possesses that right of way. Experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyers have likely litigated cases where a driver makes a right turn, and “cuts off” another driver. I’ Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. The Md. Transportation code requires... Read more »
Did I Have the Right of Way?
For most of us, including most Baltimore personal injury lawyers, it has been a long time since Driver’s Ed. Of course, if a sign, or traffic light controls an intersection, those traffic control devices determine who has the right of way. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. But what if there is no traffic control... Read more »
Are My Medical Bills Paid Out Of My Personal Injury Award?
As discussed elsewhere, insurance carriers that have paid medical bills related to a car accident, or the providers themselves, will assert a claim, or a “lien” on any amount you are awarded. One of the most important roles a Baltimore personal injury attorney should fill is as a negotiator of these liens. An effective attorney often... Read more »
Immunity or Liability for Emergency Medical Services?
Can I Sue a Public Official or Emergency Medical Provider in Maryland? Sometimes yes. Government employment or emergency-response status does not automatically end every Maryland injury claim. But these cases are not ordinary negligence cases. Immunity rules, actor identity, the nature of the conduct, and special procedural requirements can change the analysis quickly. The practical... Read more »
Can I Sue a Public Official If They Hit Me ?
Knowledgeable Baltimore personal injury lawyers are aware that an official of a municipal corporation is immune from suit for their official actions, while acting in a discretionary capacity, in the absence of malice. However, an official of a municipal corporation is not immune from claims for negligence arising from the operation of a motor vehicle... Read more »
How Do You Prove You Were Injured in a Baltimore Car Accident?
How Do Insurance Companies Fight Proof of Injury After a Baltimore Crash? You prove you were injured in a Baltimore car accident by tying the crash to the symptoms, the treatment, and the real effect on your life with evidence that people will actually believe. The biggest risk is not just weak medical proof. It... Read more »
