Can I Recover for a Rollover Accident? How Common is a Rollover?
Thorough personal injury and accident lawyers in Baltimore, like Attorney Eric T. Kirk MD have likely followed “rollover” litigation for years. Despite the lawsuits and substantial improvements in the stability of motor vehicles, a rather amazing number [119,000] of rollover accidents still occur every year. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], although that figure... Read more »
How Do I Prove The Other Driver was At Fault for the Car Accident?
Showing the defendant committed a traffic infraction leading directly the accident is perhaps the purest way to show fault. We’ve discussed in other guides the impact of a ‘clear liability’ situation on the value of a case. Any personal injury and accident lawyer Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore, MD will tell you -it matters. If... Read more »
What Is Med Pay or Medical Payments Insurance Coverage in a Premises Liability Case?
I’ve taken a lot of space in these guides describing the various factors that go into an intelligent assessment of the “value” of a case. I’ve said it numerous times, but it bears repeating: The availability and amount of liability insurance are often hugely import factors in a value assessment. Are there other coverages? We’ve discussed... Read more »
If I Got Injured At Work, Am I Limited Only To Worker’s Compensation Benefits Only?
Many personal injuries and accident lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore, MD will quickly tell you that means you have a worker’s compensation case -and that is it. Generally speaking, if you are hurt while on the job, even if the injury occurs through the fault of your employer, your employer must provide you... Read more »
If I Slip, Trip or Fall At Work, Can I Sue The Owner of the Property?
There are several guides discussing the concept of premises liability. The law in this area sounds straightforward, but can be enormously complex in its application. The owner or manager of real property has a duty to protect visitors to that property from dangerous or defective conditions of which they know, or should know. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
What are the Limitations on Baltimore Worker’s Compensation Benefits?
Recently we’ve discussed the intersection of worker’s compensation and personal injury claims. Personal injury and accident lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore MD are well aware of the trio of benefits available to injured workers: wage loss, medical treatment and impairment benefits. Experienced personal injury and accident lawyers in Baltimore MD are cognizant of the... Read more »
Do I Have a Winnable Baltimore Personal Injury Case? [What If A Lawyer Told Me I Don’t Have A Case?]
It’s often unwelcome news, but the reality is, not everyone who has sustained personal injury has a viable legal claim. Accidents occur. If there is not an intentional or negligent act – or in a rare case strict liability- there may be no recovery, even where there is an undisputed injury. The existence of ‘viable legal... Read more »
Can I Be Liable for Not Repairing or Maintaining My Car if There Is An Accident?
Maryland law imposes numerous obligations on the owners of a motor vehicle keeping it: insured, inspected and up to par on emissions standards. Seasoned personal injury and accident lawyers like Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore are also very aware that owner has an obligation to keep that car safe as well. Section 22-101 of the transportation... Read more »
I Had A Prior Accident. Is That Going to Ruin My Case, or Can I Recover?
We’ve discussed in other guides that a prior accident can be a significant variable in assessing the value of Baltimore injury or car accident claim. Prior to the initiation of litigation, it may be possible to keep the details and specifics of a prior accident from the eyes of a claim adjuster. As Attorney Eric T.... Read more »
What Types of Car Accident Insurance Do I Have? What Do the Numbers on My Policy Mean?
The coverage provided by an insurance policy is reflected, generally, in a separate document called a declarations page. The number following the coverage description is the dollar amount of the maximum policy payout, i.e. “limits” Personal injury and accident lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore MD see numbers like this every day. Typical “100/300” liability coverage... Read more »
What is Considered Gross Negligence Under Maryland Law?
It’s probable that any Baltimore attorney who deals in both personal injury and criminal defense cases has argued the distinctions between garden variety negligence, gross negligence [and potentially recklessness] at trial. What is Considered Gross Negligence Under Maryland Law? Nice differences are likely well known to those Baltimore lawyers getting regular 5 star reviews from... Read more »
What Are Manslaughter by Vehicle and Criminal Negligence in Maryland?
We’ve seen that a person who drives a vehicle in a grossly negligent manner, and causes death, commits manslaughter by vehicle, and can be subject to 10 years in prison. Seasoned Baltimore Criminal Defense attorneys Attorney Eric T. Kirk also know that the criminal law does not punish a person causing death by vehicle, where that person is acting... Read more »
