First Steps After A Serious Baltimore Car Accident?
I have often said that anyone who’s sustains injury, or significant property or loss or damage in a motor vehicle accident would label such an event as “serious”, some motor vehicle accidents have more significant consequences than others. I would suggest that in any serious car accident in Baltimore, the chances of meaningful and lasting... Read more »
Can A Insurance Company Deny a Claim From on a Serious Baltimore Car Accident ?
There are three principal methods available to an insurance company, in my view, to dispute any claim for compensation or benefits after an automobile accident: Denial. Minimization. Stalling. The first is the frank, outright denial where the insurer takes the position that they owe no money because they’re not obligated under the policy of insurance to pay, or, that their insured person has a viable legal... Read more »
What Compensation Am I Entitled To After Being Involved In A Serious Maryland Automobile Accident?
Under Maryland law, monetary compensation for personal injury sustained in a serious accident is referred to as “damage” “damages” or a “damage award”. There are two forms of damage typically recoverable in a personal injury case: economic and non-economic damages. What I’ve attorney Eric T. Kirk seen over the years is that the economic damages in the wake of a significant or catastrophic motor... Read more »
Does Insurance Cover A Catastrophic Baltimore Car Accident ?
One of the more important issues involving any personal injury case is whether or not there is enough insurance coverage to fully compensate the victim, or all of the victims, for their losses. In Maryland, Uninsured Motorist coverage can protect, and compensate, the victims of a serious car accident. Maryland requires all drivers to have relatively minimal liability insurance of $30,000. As... Read more »
Demystifying The Insurance Claims Process After A Serious Maryland Car Accident.
One of the more frequently asked questions I receive from my personal injury clients is an inquiry as to the “status” of their claim, or case. This is obviously an important inquiry, for someone who has been injured, missed time from work, and has mounting medical bills. The progression of the case that follows a... Read more »
Three Classic Mistakes After Significant Baltimore Car Accident
Clearly, anytime someone sustains any meaningful injury, in any manner, failing to take the appropriate measures to ensure financial recovery and guard their interests can be an all-too often-made mistake. The potential consequences that flow from such failure are magnified in proportion to the gravity of the injury-causing event. In other words, mistakes that are... Read more »
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 »
Is Contributory Negligence Different From Assumption Of The Risk In a Baltimore Personal Injury Case?
How Is Contributory Negligence different from Assumption Of The Risk in a Baltimore personal injury case? Contributory negligence and assumption of the risk are two commonly raised defenses in Baltimore. If he had to guess, without the benefit of seeing any statistical studies, Attorney Eric T. Kirk would say that contributory negligence is the defense... 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 Do I Have Under The Consumer Protection Act?
The Consumer Protection Act insulates Baltimore residents from abusive or fraudulent acts perpetrated by the sellers, purveyors, and marketers of consumer goods. Attorney Eric T. Kirk tells you the Act not only provides redress through the court system for the victims of abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices but also provides one of the stronger enforcement tools... Read more »
What If A Baltimore Insurance Company Wrongfully Refuses to Pay My Claim?
If a Baltimore insurance Company wrongfully refuses to pay your claim you have legal rights. 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... Read more »
