Personal Injury News

What Could Your Loss of Earning Capacity be Worth in an Injury Claim?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Sep 27, 2022

Personal injuries can affect many aspects of your life. Many times, an injury can prevent you from working for a few days, weeks or months. However, there are times when your ability to work will never be the same as it was before the injury. Some people…

Can You Recover Compensation for an Injury After Signing a Liability Waiver?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Sep 08, 2022

Many of us have signed a liability waiver at one time or another. For example, membership contracts for gyms/fitness centers often include liability waivers. Tickets to concerts and sporting events may have liability waivers written on the back. If you…

The Importance of Your Credibility During a Personal Injury Claim

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Aug 31, 2022

There are many factors that affect your ability to recover compensation for damages from a personal injury. For example, the strength of the evidence your attorney collects while investigating your claim. Your credibility is another important factor,…

Linking a Spinal Cord Injury to a Maryland Car Crash

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jul 29, 2022

Car crashes are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. These injuries can be quite serious, resulting in mobility issues and paralysis. In many cases, a full recovery is not possible even after extensive medical treatment. Car crash victims are often…

Can You Seek Compensation After Settling a Personal Injury Case?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jun 02, 2022

Most personal injury cases are resolved through a settlement with an insurance company. The settlement provides compensation for the accident victim’s damages and releases the at-fault party from further liability. Once you accept a settlement, you will…

How Do Attorneys Preserve Evidence in an Injury Case?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Mar 24, 2022

There are several things accident victims can do to help gather evidence of their injuries. For instance, taking photos immediately following the accident could be useful when your attorney is building your case. Speaking to witnesses about what they…

Evaluating the Need for Future Medical Treatment for Injury Victims

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jan 07, 2022

One of the most important questions to answer during an injury claim is: How severe are the victim’s injuries? This is not only important from the standpoint of medical treatment, but also from the standpoint of the value of the claim. Your attorney…

Why Can Some Lawsuits be Resolved More Quickly Than Others?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Jan 07, 2021

If you get injured because of someone else’s carelessness, you may think about filing a lawsuit or insurance claim. You may also be concerned about how long it may take to resolve the case and receive compensation. Doctor’s offices and hospitals are going…

How is a Plaintiff Paid Once a Personal Injury Case is Won?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Dec 09, 2020

Once a case has settled, injury victims are usually eager to receive funds and many have questions about that process. Will I get paid right away? Will I receive my settlement check in the mail? A lawyer may be able to provide an estimate of when you…

How the Credibility of Witnesses Can Impact a Personal Injury Case

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

Proving your right to injury compensation in a personal injury case requires certain evidence. This includes pictures of the accident scene, your injuries and damage to property, your medical records and any police and/or accident report filed. Having…