Who Pays For My Medical Expenses After A Car Accident?
It is important to draw a distinction here between the upfront or initial, provisional payment of medical expenses and bills, and the ultimate responsibility for those charges. If it is ultimately determined that someone is at fault for the injury [e.g. a negligent actor in a personal injury case] then that liable person [or their... Read more »
Am I Entitled To Collect Lost Wages For Time Spent Going To The Physical Therapist After An Accident?
In the wake of an automobile accident or another personal injury-causing event the classic, paradigmatic, wage loss claim is one in which a doctor takes an individual out of work, i.e. issues a “disability slip”. The injured person, in accord with those instructions, misses a period of time so that they can recuperate from their... Read more »
Why Should Your Insurance Company Pay For Damages If You’re Not At Fault For A Baltimore Car Accident?
Your insurance company may be asked, after a motor vehicle accident, to cover three classes of loss: The cost of repair to your vehicle Incidental expenses such as the provision of a rental vehicle while your vehicle is being repaired Medical and or wage loss benefits under personal injury protection [PIP] Â coverage The concern frequently... Read more »
What Are My Options If The Insurance Company Won’t Pay My Baltimore Car Accident Claim?
Insurance companies can be quite creative and enterprising when setting forth reasons that a claim is denied, coverage is disclaimed, or otherwise not acted upon. If your claim is denied you have few options. You can file a claim with the Maryland Insurance Administration. My experience is that this organization is extremely effective at policing... Read more »
Who Can Bring A Baltimore Personal Injury Claim Against?
As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Individuals Other Than The Driver May Be Responsible for A Maryland Car Accident Transcript There certainly can be. In Maryland, there’s a presumption that the owner of a vehicle is responsible for the conduct of the driver. It’s generally pretty easy to dispel that presumption. The owner only... Read more »
Do I Have To Give A Recorded Statement After Baltimore Auto Accident Case?
As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. You must give a statement to your insurance company, but not the other side’s. Transcript No, you don’t have to give a recorded statement to the insurance company. We need to make a couple of distinctions here between a recorded statement and a deposition. A recorded... Read more »
Can Social Media Or Internet Information Be Used To Prove A Case Against Me In Court?
As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. Your social media posts are generally admissible against you in court. Transcript Absolutely. Like any other piece of information that’s out there, so long as the rules of evidence are satisfied, anything that’s on social media or on the internet is potentially evidence at trial. If... Read more »
Can A Passenger Sue Their Driver For Baltimore Car Accident?
Can A Passenger Sue Their Driver For Baltimore Car Accident? The law here is straightforward, although, as with all Baltimore legal concepts, there may be exceptions. The general rule is simple: A driver is always responsible if they were negligent. Exceptions could apply, and are often argued by the skilled personal injury attorney hired by... Read more »
Can I Sue My Maryland Employer For A Fall?
Workers’ Compensation and Employer Immunity: What You Need to Know Eric T. Kirk, Baltimore’s trusted personal injury attorney, explains the concept of workers’ compensation immunity in Maryland. Historically, employees injured at work had to prove employer fault through a lawsuit. Over time, states transitioned to a no-fault workers’ compensation system. This approach ensures employees injured... Read more »
Will I Receive Money If A Baltimore Car Accident Was My Fault?
Will I Receive Money If A Baltimore Car Accident Was My Fault? Most personal injury lawyers have a standard answer: If you are at fault, Maryland law prohibits recovery. It’s called contributory negligence. Over the course of 30 years, I’ve found that fully addressing a legal question such as this may be best handled in... Read more »
Should I Go To The Doctor After Baltimore Car Accident?
Every Baltimore personal injury lawyer knows that not every accident that occurs here leads to a personal injury. I know that many do. I’ve seen plenty of evidence of this over the last 30 years. “Should I Go To The Doctor After Baltimore Car Accident?” This is a FAQ in Baltimore injury and accident law.... Read more »
Lost Work As A Result Of A Baltimore Car Accident: Lost Wages Recovered?
Recovering Lost Wages After a Baltimore Car Accident If you’ve lost work as the result of a Baltimore car accident, can lost wages be recovered? Recovering missed income is often an essential part of obtaining fair compensation. Maryland law allows victims to pursue economic damages, which include tangible financial losses, such as lost income. Attorney... Read more »
