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Will My Case Settle or Go to Court?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 28, 2020Most personal injury cases are resolved in a settlement between both parties and compensation is generally issued by an insurance company. However, if neither party can come to a resolution, it may be necessary to go to court and let a judge or jury decide the outcome. Will your Baltimore car accident case settle or […]
Read moreCan I Bring a Lawsuit to Recover Compensation for My Child
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 10, 2020Accidents and injuries involving children can be very difficult for parents, especially when it is serious. If these injuries were caused by the negligence of another, parents may have the right to take legal action to pursue just and fair compensation for their child’s medical treatment, pain and suffering and more. Can a parent file […]
Read moreIs An Injury Lawsuit Affected If The Victim Has Not Recovered?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on August 27, 2020Lawsuits can take months or even years to complete. This is one of the reasons most personal injury cases are settled before the case goes to trial. However, settling a personal injury case may still take some time because your lawyer will need to wait until you have recovered from your injuries. Unless you have […]
Read moreThe Reasonable Person Standard in Cases Involving Negligence
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on August 13, 2020In a personal injury case, the reasonable person standard is often used to determine whether negligence has happened and if that negligence is linked to the accident and resulting injuries and damages. Being able to prove the existence of negligence using this standard can be difficult without legal help. What is the reasonable person standard […]
Read moreProving Your Medical Costs Are Reasonable and Necessary to an Insurer
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on July 29, 2020If you have been hurt in an accident due to negligence, you may be eligible to seek compensation to help cover your damages – including medical costs. Under Maryland law, the at-fault party would liable to pay any reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred, as well as future expected medical expenses, caused by his or […]
Read moreLiability for a Catastrophic Injury in a Personal Injury Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on June 25, 2020While 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. What is considered a catastrophic injury in Maryland? In Maryland, a catastrophic injury is a severe injury that results in long-term or permanent disability, […]
Read moreHow Pain and Suffering Damages Are Calculated By Insurance Companies
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on June 11, 2020Aside 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 value, making them harder to calculate. How is pain and suffering calculated in […]
Read moreFiling an Injury Claim Against the Government to Recoup Losses
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on May 18, 2020If 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 is a lot more difficult and may involve complex rules. Can you […]
Read moreWhat to Expect at the Initial Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on April 13, 2020If 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 who have never met with a personal injury lawyer may not know […]
Read moreThings to Know Before Accepting the First Settlement Offer From an Insurer
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on April 06, 2020After 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. Should you accept the first settlement offer after an accident in Baltimore? In most Baltimore personal injury […]
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