Personal Injury
Symptoms of a Broken Tailbone
Jill Kolodner | October 26, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you have broken your tailbone in a car accident or other incident, you could be experiencing many kinds of pain or other sensations. In some cases, victims of tailbone injuries have very little pain or debilitating symptoms. In other cases, however, the pain and disability are overwhelming. Regardless of the degree of the break,… read more
How To Prepare for a Deposition in Baltimore
Jill Kolodner | July 17, 2023 | Personal Injury
The use of discovery is an important part of the legal process. This process involves exchanging information between parties to learn more about each side’s arguments and evidence. Attorneys often use depositions during the discovery process. If you’re involved in a personal injury lawsuit in Baltimore, MD, understanding how to prepare for a deposition can… read more
Breaking Down Attorney-Client Privilege: What it Means and How it Can Affect Your Case
Jill Kolodner | May 30, 2023 | Personal Injury
If another person or party causes you harm or injury, you could have a claim for damages under Maryland personal injury laws. Parties can be held financially liable for the damages caused by their wrongdoing, intentional torts, and negligence. Many injured victims seek the help of an experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyer to settle their… read more
Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality
Jill Kolodner | December 26, 2022 | Personal Injury
During the last few years, there has been a lot of talk about “tort reform,” a movement that seeks to minimize frivolous lawsuits. Those who want to spur change argue that lawsuits make things more expensive for all other consumers and that these cases clog the court system. However, such tort reform threatens to take… read more
How Long Does It Take to Get a Personal Injury Settlement Check?
Jill Kolodner | December 22, 2022 | Personal Injury
After sustaining a personal injury, protecting your right to compensation for damages is important. Therefore, you might want to seek legal advice from a Baltimore personal injury lawyer. An attorney can help you navigate insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits. Additionally, an experienced accident attorney can ensure that your case continues moving as quickly as… read more
5 Leading Causes of House Fires
Jill Kolodner | December 22, 2022 | Personal Injury
Every year, about 346,800 homes catch fire in the United States. These fires kill about 2,600 people annually and injure more than 11,000. They also cause over $7 billion in property damage. The good news is that many house fires are preventable with simple fire safety measures. Below we’ll discuss some of the leading causes… read more
C2 Fractures: The Hangman’s Fracture
Jill Kolodner | November 3, 2022 | Personal Injury
The hangman’s fracture is a serious injury to the spinal column that can lead to death. In many cases, the negligence of others underpins the incidents that cause these types of fractures. When it does, a Baltimore personal injury attorney can help injury victims get justice. How Does a Hangman’s Fracture Occur? A hangman’s fracture… read more
What Happens if You Don’t Accept a Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company?
Jill Kolodner | August 4, 2022 | Personal Injury
It is much more common for personal injury cases to be settled through negotiations with insurance companies than go to court. The at-fault party’s liability insurance carrier investigates the claim to determine liability. Being liable means a party is legally responsible for the damages they cause to a person. The party’s liability insurance provider investigates… read more
Understanding Assumption of Risk
Jill Kolodner | April 5, 2022 | Personal Injury
Most personal injury cases are based on an assertion that the defendant was negligent (careless) and that this negligence caused the victim’s injury. Although assumption of risk is one of the most popular defenses against a negligence claim, you can credibly assert it only under certain circumstances. What You Have to Prove to Win an… read more
What is Considered a “Reasonable Person” When it Comes to Negligence?
Jill Kolodner | March 9, 2022 | Personal Injury
Most personal injury cases in Baltimore are based on negligence claims. Negligence is the failure to act with reasonable care. However, what is the basis for reasonableness in a personal injury case? Jury members base the standard of care in a negligence claim on what a “reasonable person” would do in the same situation. However,… read more