There are various lenghts of time that a claim can be made, but typically you are not bound by these periods of time. However, there are periods that are statutorily firm that will cause your claim to be barred if the timing is not met correctly. The firm periods of time can be as short […]
Under Maryland law, employees have the right to receive compensation when their injury “arises out of and in the course of employment.” Your benefits vary depending on the severity of your injury and your average weekly wage. You have the right to a hearing to investigate the claim and to be notified of the outcome. […]
In Maryland, personal injury cases have a fixed period within which you must start your claim or lose your opportunity forever. This is usually three years from the date of the accident, although some exceptions make the period shorter or longer due to specific circumstances. For example, if the injury involves a government organization or […]
Most personal injury cases are settled out of court when the various parties accept a settlement after a period of consideration and negotiation. If you can come to an out-of-court agreement that covers your financial debts and adequately covers your other damages, that’s an ideal situation. However, some cases are worth taking to court because […]
You’re probably wondering how much time a personal injury case takes. It varies, but most cases can be handled in a matter of weeks or months. It’s very rare for a case to take a year or more, although it can happen with very complex medical malpractice and group home abuse cases. When you hire […]
Contributory negligence is the concept of contributing to your own injury. It’s common for an insurance company to bring up this issue as they try to prove that you’re partially at fault for your injuries and therefore don’t deserve any compensation. Maryland is one of just a handful of states that treat injured victims harshly […]
In a legal sense, when you assume the risk of a particular activity, you voluntarily and knowingly accept that your own harm may arise from it. This means you’re likely unable to receive compensation for injuries and other damages you sustain during the activity. This concept often comes up in cases that involve recreational sports, […]
It’s hard to say how much your case is worth without knowing your unique situation. However, personal injury cases are usually built from expensive medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills, property damage, lifestyle harm, and pain and suffering. Here at Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we have helped clients gain millions of dollars in settlements […]
Beware of taking the insurance company’s first offer. They may try to lowball you and see if you’ll accept a small, fast settlement that ends your claim and prevents you from taking further action. Accepting a settlement without negotiation is almost always a bad deal for a severely injured victim! It’s your right to consider […]
Whether or not you go to the hospital depends on your injuries, but it’s important to seek medical care as quickly as possible after you’re injured. Make your health a priority. Any delay in treatment can later be used as evidence against you, as if to say, “See? Your injuries weren’t so bad. You didn’t […]