Personal Injury
What Are the Top 10 Disabilities?
Jill Kolodner | October 31, 2024 | Personal Injury
There are as many types of disabilities as there are courageous ways in which people surmount them. Understanding what these disabilities are and how you may be able to receive compensation is crucial. Here are the top 10 (based on data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). 1. Musculoskeletal Disorders The most common disability category… read more
The Impact of Emotional Distress on Your Personal Injury Claim
Jill Kolodner | August 15, 2024 | Personal Injury
When a person files a personal injury claim in Maryland, they seek compensation for their financial losses or economic damages. However, monetary losses are only one element of a personal injury case. An injured party may also experience pain and suffering because of their injuries and the trauma of the accident. These damages are called… read more
How Do You Calculate Damages for a Loss of Enjoyment of Life?
Jill Kolodner | July 30, 2024 | Personal Injury
Maryland offers three types of damages that you might qualify for due to a personal injury claim—economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Non-economic damages amount to the majority of most sizable personal injury claims and include numerous sub-components, including ‘loss of enjoyment of life,’ ‘pain and suffering,’ ‘emotional distress,’ and more. Preliminary Considerations Two preliminary considerations… read more
What To Do If I’m Injured at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Jill Kolodner | July 24, 2024 | Personal Injury
The Baltimore Museum of Art attracts visitors of all ages worldwide. While visitors explore various exhibits and art collections, few expect to suffer an injury. However, accidents and injuries can occur anywhere. Knowing what steps to take if you or a loved one have been injured at the Baltimore Museum of Art can make a… read more
How Insurance Companies Avoid Paying Personal Injury Claims
Jill Kolodner | July 5, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else, you expect to be treated fairly. That includes being given a fair amount of money to compensate for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. However, you may quickly find yourself in a fight for fair compensation and dealing with an unreasonable… read more
How Do Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?
Jill Kolodner | July 2, 2024 | Personal Injury
Before exploring how personal injury lawyers get paid, you are probably wondering if you have a personal injury case. If you watch TV, you’ve probably seen hundreds of commercials advertising the services of personal injury lawyers. But what is the basis of a personal injury case in Baltimore? The hallmark of a personal injury case… read more
Comparing Intentional Torts and Negligence in Personal Injury
Jill Kolodner | June 20, 2024 | Personal Injury
A tort is a wrongful act or omission that causes someone else to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who committed the act. The wrong must be of a sort that the law can compensate with money damages. That might sound restrictive until you realize that courts frequently award damages… read more
Difference Between Bodily Injury and Personal Injury
Jill Kolodner | June 11, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you were injured in an accident, you may start hearing various terms that sound alike but have different meanings. One example is “bodily injury” and “personal injury.” Generally speaking, bodily injury refers to a physical condition, while personal injury refers to a type of legal claim. Understanding this difference is important to pursue a… read more
The Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: What You Need to Know
Jill Kolodner | March 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
In shocking news for the city of Baltimore, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday morning, 3/26, when a container ship collided with the bridge structure. The Baltimore Fire Chief reported that at least seven people were plunged into the Patapsco River when the bridge collapsed, and possibly up to 20 people. Several vehicles… read more
What Is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?
Jill Kolodner | March 20, 2024 | Personal Injury
Personal injury cases arise when someone is harmed due to another’s negligence, often resulting in significant medical treatment and recovery time, which can create a substantial financial burden. From surmounting medical bills to lost wages during recovery, the economic strain can be as distressing as the physical injuries themselves. If you’re injured and need medical… read more