3 Key Things to NOT say about a Baltimore Personal Injury Claim.
What Should You NOT Say to an Insurance Company After a Baltimore Accident? Direct Answer: You should not provide a recorded statement, admit fault, or confirm you are “uninjured” in the immediate aftermath of a Baltimore accident. In Maryland, early statements are technically binding and can be used to trigger a Soft Denial or a... Read more »
Uncloaking The Free Consultation In A Baltimore Personal Injury Case
What is the key to getting free legal advice? Is there a trick to uncloaking the consultation process in a Baltimore Personal Injury Case? If there is, it’s not a complex one. For many years, I have extended to my prospective or potential clients, or those that are simply contacting me about a general legal... Read more »
What Does It Mean To Have PTSD?
Baltimore Personal Injury Consequences: What is PTSD? If you were recently in a car accident, you may notice that you are feeling off or not like yourself. Baltimore Personal Injury Consequences: What is PTSD? Whether you suffered from serious injuries and needed a hospital stay or your injuries were minor, you may still notice that... Read more »
Mediation In A Baltimore Car Accident Case.
The Participants in Baltimore Personal Injury Mediation. Mediation is a dispute resolution process that is frequently mandated by the court during the pendency of Baltimore personal injury litigation. The mediation process involves a meeting [essentially a settlement conference] between the plaintiff and their lawyer, the defense attorney, and the representative or adjuster from an insurance... Read more »
Top Takeaways: Baltimore Personal Injury Mediations
What are the top takeaways from a Baltimore personal injury mediation? Mediation is a voluntary settlement process used to try to resolve a personal injury case without trial. Even if attendance is required, no settlement happens unless everyone agrees. The main advantages are often cost control, reduced trial stress, more privacy, and greater certainty about... Read more »
3 Takeaways from Thousands of Baltimore Car Accidents.
Anyone who has been involved in a personal injury-causing accident or event no doubt has many pressing questions. Who pays my medical expenses? Who’s going to cover my lost wages if I miss work ? How will my car get fixed? There are I have found also secondary questions that arise in the aftermath of... Read more »
Is Defamation Or Invasion Of Privacy A Baltimore Personal Injury Claim?
The hallmark of any Baltimore personal injury case is an injury to a victim’s body, emotional or psychological state, or both. There are a variety of legal theories that could support such a claim. To the extent that either defamation or invasion can lead to an award of monetary damages or compensation, they can absolutely... Read more »
Common Factors in Baltimore Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare apps, like Uber and Lyft, have increased dramatically in popularity the past several years. In fact, more than one-third of Americans use such rideshare apps and services. However, ridesharing being a useful way to get around, it doesn’t mean the dangers of an accident are not present. This article explores Common Factors Of Baltimore... Read more »
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 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 »
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 »
How Do I make a Claim for Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage ?
While not necessarily a direct factor used in determining the value of your personal injury claim, an experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyer will tell you: The amount of your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage is a direct factor in determining the amount you may be able to recover in a car accident case. Let’s say you... Read more »
