Personal Injury
What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?
Jill Kolodner | February 13, 2025 | Personal Injury
Negligence is the main legal theory behind most personal injury claims. When you are injured by someone else’s negligence or careless behavior, they become liable for the damages they caused. Being successful with your personal injury claim means that you will have to successfully prove that negligence occurred. Negligence and negligence per se might seem… read more
What Are the Safest Neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD?
Jill Kolodner | January 2, 2025 | Personal Injury
More than 32,000 crimes have been committed in the City of Baltimore in 2024 alone. Some consider Baltimore to be one of the most dangerous cities in America, given its violent crime rate of 2,027.01 per 100,000 people. Statistics like these could lead potential visitors to stay away from Baltimore, and residents might feel uncomfortable… read more
What Does Esquire Mean?
Jill Kolodner | December 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
The term “esquire,” commonly abbreviated as “Esq.,” is traditionally added after someone’s name to signify they are an attorney. But what is an esquire? What does the title actually mean? While Esq. is often believed to be an abbreviation for a lawyer, the title is not legally conferred to someone through a license or degree…. read more
What Is The Average Personal Injury Settlement Amount?
Jill Kolodner | December 23, 2024 | Personal Injury
People injured by another’s actions face many hardships. They often require medical care, yet their injuries likely prevent them from working and thus earning enough to afford said care (or their insurance copays). In addition to dealing with these specific costs, they must also figure out how to pay their living expenses without a steady… read more
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