Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s carelessness causes your injury, you deserve compensation. For over 30 years, The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl have helped Baltimore injury victims fight for their rights and recover fair payment for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Our seasoned personal injury attorneys know Baltimore’s court system and Maryland’s injury laws. We handle all types of cases—car accidents, slip and falls, medical mistakes, and more. We’re not afraid to take insurance companies to trial when they refuse to pay what you deserve.

Your consultation is free. We charge no fees unless we win your case.

Call 410-244-7005 or complete our Free Case Evaluation form today.

Am I Eligible to File a Personal Injury Case in Baltimore?

Although there are many contributing considerations to the value and strength of any case, there are two major factors that determine whether you may be eligible to file a personal injury case in Baltimore.

Were You Partially to Blame for Your Accident?

Maryland follows one of the strictest fault systems in the country. If you are found even one percent at fault for your accident, you are completely barred from recovering any compensation for your damages. This law applies even the other party was primarily to blame and even if you sustained severe, life-altering injuries.

Never Admit Fault

Despite this strict law, never admit to being at fault to anyone except your attorney. Even when speaking with the police officer or another party involved in the accident, you should not apologize or claim any blame for what happened. Our Maryland personal injury lawyers are prepared to dispute any unfair blame assessed against you.

Insurance Companies Will Try to Minimize Your Claim

Unfortunately, the small percentage of fault required to completely dismiss your case gives insurance companies the upper hand. Their goals do not align with yours, as their first priority is to minimize what they have to pay out on your claim. As such, they will do all they can to find a way to shift that one percent of blame to get out of paying anything for your damages.

The Negligence Rule Makes Seeking Legal Help Critical in Maryland

This negligence rule makes it critical for you to have an experienced personal injury lawyer in Baltimore to manage your case. We have a proven history of securing favorable outcomes for our clients in Baltimore, and we want to help you too.

Was the Other Involved Party Negligent in Some Way?

The second factor that determines whether or not you may have a case is to establish the other party’s negligence. If you – or your attorney – cannot establish negligence, there is no case.

To have a valid claim, your attorney will establish that these four things are true:

1. The Other Party Owed You a Duty of Care
Whether you are driving, shopping, or visiting a private residence, the other party must have owed you a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent causing you any harm. Some examples include:

• Drivers must follow traffic laws, instead of speeding, tailgating, or texting and driving.
• Property owners must fix hazards, like spills, potholes, or broken parking lot lights, as soon as they know about them.
• Doctors must meet medical standards, such as proper monitoring and following clinical pathways.

2. Breach of Duty
Investigators determine that the other party violated the legal duty they owed you through careless or reckless actions – or inactions. Examples include: speeding, ignoring known dangers, or failing to properly diagnose a disease that another similarly trained physician would have caught.

3. Causation
The other party’s actions directly caused you to suffer harm. Your injuries would not have happened without their negligence.

4. Damages
You suffered real losses as a result of that other party’s negligence, such as:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Property damage

Call 410-244-7005 to find out if you have a case.

How Much Is My Baltimore Personal Injury Case Worth?

We need to know more about the specific circumstances of your accident and details about your injuries to be able to assess the value of your case. Every case is different, and there are several factors that determine value:

• Type and Extent of Your Injuries: Serious injuries requiring surgery or causing permanent disability are worth more than minor injuries that heal quickly.
• Medical Expenses: Higher medical bills typically mean higher settlements. These higher settlements often need to include future care you may need, especially with severe injuries, like a spinal cord injury, where there are often complications.
• Lost Income: You should be compensated for missed work, lost wages, and reduced earning ability.
• Impact on Your Life: Can you still do your job? Enjoy hobbies? Live independently? Major life changes like these increase your case value.
• Strength of Evidence: Strong evidence that provides clear proof of the other party’s fault often leads to better outcomes.
• Available Insurance: Policy limits may cap what you can recover, but some accidents may have multiple sources.

We Know How to Accurately Determine The True Value of Your Baltimore Injury Case

First we establish you have a valid case, we gather information, and guide you throughout the legal process. Once your physical recover reaches maximum medical improvement (your MMI), we then review all your losses carefully to calculate the full value of your claim.

• Current and future medical costs
• All lost income and earning potential
• Pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life
• Property damage and other expenses

We won’t accept lowball offers. Insurance companies know we’re ready for trial.

Call our Baltimore law firm at 410-244-7005 for a free case evaluation.

What Kinds of Compensation Can I Recover After a Personal Injury in Baltimore?

If you have a valid case, under Maryland law, there are several types of damages you may be able to recover, including:

Economic Damages

Economic damages are quantifiable damages you can easily prove using documentation like employment records, medical invoices, or repair bills. These types of compensation may include:

• Medical costs: ER visits, hospital stays, surgery, doctor appointments, physical therapy, medications, future medical care.
• Lost wages: Income missed while recovering, used sick time, lost bonuses.
• Reduced earning capacity: If you can’t return to your old job or earn less now.
• Property damage: Vehicle repairs, damaged belongings.
• Other costs: Transportation to appointments, home modifications.

Non-Economic Damages

Economic damages are harder to measure, because they are subjective. However, we can help you track these damages to ensure you recover fair compensation for your pain and suffering as well. Non-economic damages you may be compensated for include:

• Pain and suffering: Physical pain and discomfort from injuries
• Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, fear
• Loss of enjoyment: Can’t participate in activities you loved
• Loss of consortium: Impact on your spouse and family relationships
• Disfigurement: Permanent scarring or physical changes

Punitive Damages

Punitive damages in Maryland are rare. Courts only award them in cases of extreme wrongdoing or intentional harm. The purpose of these damages are also different, as they are intended to punish the at-fault party rather than compensate you.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Maryland?

Maryland has strict filing deadlines called statutes of limitations. Missing this deadline to file your personal injury lawsuit completely bars your right to compensation forever.

Standard Deadline

Most personal injury cases have a three-year deadline from the date of injury/discovery of the injury or from the 18th birthday (if a birth injury).

. This includes:

• Car accidents
• Slip and falls
• Dog bites
• Assault
• Many other injuries

Different Deadlines

Government Claims: Much shorter deadlines apply:

• 180 days for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and local government
• One year for Maryland state government

Wrongful Death: Three years from the date of death.

Minors: The clock may pause until the injured person turns 18.

Call 410-244-7005 today to protect your claim.

Why Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer to Manage Your Case

You do not have to hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit, but doing so dramatically improves your chances of fair compensation. This is especially true in Maryland, because of the contributory negligence rule we explained earlier.

Insurance Companies Have Lawyers

The other side has teams working to deny or minimize your claim. They know tactics to:

• Get you to say things that hurt your case
• Pressure you into quick, low settlements
• Shift blame onto you
• Undervalue your injuries

You need someone equally skilled who understands these tactics working to protect your interests and legal rights.

We Know Maryland’s Complex Laws

Maryland’s contributory negligence rule is one of the harshest in America. We know how to build cases that overcome this defense.

We Value Claims Accurately

Most people underestimate their case worth. They forget:

• Future medical expenses
• Long-term earning impacts
• Pain and suffering
• All available compensation sources

We calculate every dollar you deserve.

We Handle Communication

Insurance adjusters twist your words. Recorded statements and casual conversations can destroy claims. We handle all contact, protecting you from their tricks.

We’re Ready for Trial

Insurance companies are more inclined to make fair offers if they know an attorney will go to court. Our three decades of trial experience is a strong motivation to encourage them to negotiate seriously.

No Upfront Costs

We level the legal playing field to make it possible for most people to be able to hire an injury lawyer and seek justice. To accomplish this, we accept injury cases on contingency. For you, this means you pay no upfront costs or fees to engage our services. More specifically, it means:

• No fees unless we win
• No hourly charges
• We advance all case costs
• Free consultation

How Soon After an Accident Should You Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer?

The longer you wait to call an attorney after an accident, the harder it becomes to build a solid case on your behalf. Here’s why:

Evidence Disappears Fast

• Witnesses forget details within days
• Physical evidence deteriorates
• Security footage gets deleted (often in 30-90 days)
• Accident scenes get cleaned or changed

Medical Documentation Matters

Large gaps between injury and treatment hurt your case. Insurance companies argue you weren’t really hurt. Immediate attorney involvement ensures proper documentation.

Insurance Companies Act Quickly

Adjusters contact victims fast—hoping for recorded statements or quick settlements before you know how badly you’re hurt. Having a lawyer blocks these tactics.

Some Deadlines Are Very Short

Government claims require notice in just 180 days. Missing this destroys your case. We ensure you meet all deadlines.

Early Investigation Wins Cases

When you hire us immediately, we:

• Visit accident scenes before changes occur
• Interview witnesses while memories are fresh
• Obtain footage before deletion
• Document injuries and damage
• Preserve all critical evidence

You Risk Nothing

Your consultation is free. We take cases on contingency. The sooner you call, the stronger your case becomes.

Need Legal Help After an Accident in Baltimore? Call The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl Today

At The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl, we are deeply committed to helping Baltimore injury victims hold at-fault parties accountable for their negligence. We have recovered millions in compensation for our clients. We know Maryland’s complex laws, Baltimore’s courts, and how to beat insurance company tactics.

Worried about costs? Since we charge no upfront fees or costs, you have nothing to lose. We don’t get paid unless we win. Don’t risk your rights by waiting.

Call 410-244-7005 or complete our Free Case Evaluation form now.