Baltimore Personal Injury Topics To Know
What must be proven in a Baltimore personal injury case? Every personal injury case in Maryland comes down to three core components: liability, injury, and damages. If any one of these fails, the entire claim fails—regardless of how serious the injury may be. Main risk: Maryland’s contributory negligence rule can eliminate the claim entirely even... Read more »
Amputations After Truck Accidents
Amputations After Truck Accidents Truck accidents often cause serious injuries, as commercial trucks are so massive and heavy. One of the most catastrophic injuries victims sustain are amputations. These injuries can cause both physical and emotional pain and change a person’s life forever. Unfortunately, amputations After Truck Accidents occur. There are no statistics I am... Read more »
Can Missing My Physical Therapy Or Medical Appointments Destroy My Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
Can Missing Physical Therapy or Medical Appointments Hurt the Value of a Maryland Personal Injury Case? Yes. Missing physical therapy, chiropractic care, follow-up visits, diagnostic testing, or other recommended medical appointments can materially hurt the value of a Maryland personal injury case. The reason is not just medical. Insurance companies, defense lawyers, judges, and jurors... Read more »
Does It Really Matter If The Insurance Company Uses A Computer Program To Determine The Value Of Your Personal Injury Case?
Other articles on this site discuss computer settlement software such as the Colossus program utilized by Allstate, among others, and the TEACH program utilized by State Farm. Years ago, many, if not most major insurance companies began to use settlement software to arrive at the dollar figure they would extend as an offer of settlement... Read more »
What If I Told The Insurance Company I Wasn’t Hurt In My Baltimore Car Accident?
Not necessarily fatal, but it can create a real problem. If you told the insurance company you were not hurt after a Maryland car accident, the carrier will usually try to treat that as the opening narrative of the claim. The main risk is that the adjuster will use your early words to argue that... Read more »
Three Common Elements In Every Baltimore Personal Injury Case ?
Three Common Elements in Every Baltimore Personal Injury Case Baltimore personal injury cases, whether stemming from car accidents, slip and falls, or professional malpractice, to be sure, share certain foundational elements that must be proven for a successful claim. Some argue the these common requirements are: Duty of Care – Baltimore drivers owe a duty... Read more »
Can Social Media Or Internet Information Be Used To Prove A Case Against Me In Court?
Yes. Social media posts, internet content, photographs, comments, messages, and publicly available online records may be used in court if the rules of evidence are satisfied. The fact that something appears online does not automatically make it admissible, but it also does not create a blanket shield against its use. In a Baltimore personal injury,... Read more »
Illegal Recording in Maryland: Can You Sue and What Compensation Can You Get?
Yes. In Maryland, recording a private conversation without the consent of all parties is generally illegal, and the law provides a direct civil claim for compensation. Unlike most civil cases, you may recover damages even if you cannot prove traditional financial loss. The main risk is proof of the recording and whether an exception applies.... Read more »
Can I Sue For An Online Privacy Invasion in Baltimore, Maryland?
What Are My Rights If Someone Makes My Private Affairs Known To The Public Online?
