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Is 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. At Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices, […]
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. To obtain compensation for a catastrophic injury, you would need to determine who was legally at fault for the accident or incident that led […]
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. An experienced lawyer could help you recognize […]
Read moreStrengthening Your Request for Compensation in an Insurance Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on May 27, 2020After 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 there are also certain actions you can take to help make your claim […]
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. Our Maryland […]
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. Accepting an initial settlement offer may not be enough to cover the damages that you have suffered. […]
Read moreDo I Qualify for Leave from My Job During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on March 26, 2020Whether 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. The team at the Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl explain the state’s current paid leave law and the new Act put in place […]
Read moreContact our personal injury lawyers for a free consultation if you have been injured by another’s negligence. You may be entitled to compensation.
