Cannot Return To Work After A Catastrophic Baltimore Car Accident?
The focus of this article is the recovery of compensation, or money damages, from an at-fault person and/or their insurance company. In particular, we examine the questions surrounding someone who cannot return to work after being involved in a catastrophic Baltimore car accident. I should note at the outset that this article does not address... Read more »
How Does Maryland Law Treat Contributory Negligence Differently From Assumption Of The Risk?
Contributory negligence and assumption of the risk are two commonly raised defenses in Maryland. If I had to guess, without the benefit of seeing any statistical studies, Attorney Eric T. Kirk would say that contributory negligence is the defense most frequently raised by insurance defense attorneys in a personal injury trial. Assumption of the risk,... Read more »
What Is The Difference Between Assault And Battery In Baltimore, Maryland?
The elements of civil assault and civil battery under Maryland law are different in several respects. The two civil actions – one for assault- one for battery -are interrelated, and of course, also related to the common law crime of battery, and the current statutory crime of assault in Maryland. Both civil assault and civil... Read more »
Unpaid Wages: Can I Sue if My Baltimore, Maryland Employer Does Not Pay Me?
Employers in Maryland may have varying perspectives on workplace performance they deem most important: productivity, timeliness, or professionalism. Employees may have other criteria they deem most significant: benefits, workplace conditions or flexible work hours. I think it is safe be to say that, for most employees, Rule 1 of the employer-employee relationship is the timely... Read more »
What Rights Does Someone in Baltimore, MD Have If An Insurance Company Wrongfully Refuses to Pay A Valid Claim?
Insurance companies refuse to pay thousands upon thousands of claims each and every year. The larger the insurance company, the larger the number of claims that are not paid. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you there are two principal methods available to the insurance company to avoid payment of a claim: denial and... Read more »
What Compensation Can I Get If Someone Has Recorded My Voice Without My Consent In Baltimore, Maryland?
It is generally a crime in this State to record a private conversation with another person unless they have agreed to be recorded. [Although there are many exceptions to this general prohibition]. The contours of the Maryland criminal offense concerning illegally recording the voice of another are detailed in another article on this page. Maryland is what is... Read more »
When Can A Baltimore, Maryland Police Officer Search Me?
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What Can Someone in Baltimore Do To Stop Online Defamation or Invasion of Privacy?
What Can Someone in Baltimore Do To Stop Online Defamation or Invasion of Privacy
