Personal Injury News

Liability for a Catastrophic Injury in a Personal Injury Case

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jun 25, 2020

While any kind of injury can be painful, certain kinds of injuries can lead to greater physical, emotional and financial hardships for accident victims. These are often defined as catastrophic injuries. To obtain compensation for a catastrophic injury,…

How Pain and Suffering Damages Are Calculated By Insurance Companies

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jun 11, 2020

Aside from pursuing compensation for medical bills and loss of wages, a personal injury victim may also be compensated for the pain and suffering he or she has endured following an accident. These kinds of damages, however, are subjective with no monetary…

Strengthening Your Request for Compensation in an Insurance Claim

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury May 27, 2020

After being injured in an accident, you may be wondering if you will be compensated for your losses. In order to obtain compensation, an insurance claim will need to be submitted. An experienced lawyer could guide you throughout the claims process, but…

Filing an Injury Claim Against the Government to Recoup Losses

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury May 18, 2020

If you are injured in an accident or incident due to someone else’s negligence, you generally have the legal right to pursue compensation against the at-fault party. This could also be true if a government entity or employee is involved, but the process…

What to Expect at the Initial Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Apr 13, 2020

If you were injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, it may be beneficial to retain the services of a legal professional. You may be able to pursue compensation related to your medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Victims…

Things to Know Before Accepting the First Settlement Offer From an Insurer

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Apr 06, 2020

After an accident, all you want to concentrate on is healing from your injury. However, the insurance company may contact you to discuss the details of what happened and try to resolve your claim as quickly as possible. Accepting an initial settlement…

Do I Qualify for Leave from My Job During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Mar 26, 2020

Whether you are caring for a family member or fall ill yourself, Maryland workers may wonder if they will receive any paid leave for time off due to the coronavirus outbreak. Our Maryland employment lawyers at the Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl explain…

Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors in Maryland

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Mar 02, 2020

Accident victims must take legal action against at-fault parties within a set time period, known as the Statute of Limitations, if they wish to pursue compensation for their injuries. However, claims involving victims who are minors follow a different…

Can You File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Someone Who is Physically or Mentally Incapacitated?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Feb 20, 2020

A severe personal injury may result in the victim being mentally or physically incapacitated, unable to pursue compensation for his or her injuries. If that victim is your loved one, you may wonder if someone else is able to pursue legal action on his…

How Duty of Care is Determined in a Personal Injury Case

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jan 31, 2020

Duty of care is an important element in any personal injury case. It is a legal duty to take reasonable care to prevent harm to others. If you are seeking compensation through a personal injury claim, you must prove that the other party owed you a duty…