Understanding Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Rule

By Hunter Duke, Attorney | Chief Operating Officer Maryland makes 1% matter a lot more than almost any other state. While you are still sorting out medical care and time lost from work after a serious injury, the at-fault party’s insurer is already building one argument: that some part of the accident was your fault…. read more

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Maryland?

By Hunter Duke, Attorney | Chief Operating Officer If you were hurt in a crash, a fall on someone else’s property, or any other accident that was not your fault, the cost of a lawyer is probably the last thing you want stacked on top of the medical bills. Here is the part most people… read more

How Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Rule Affects Your Settlement

By Hunter Duke, Attorney | Chief Operating Officer Most states assess fault by balancing each party’s actions. Maryland treats it as all-or-nothing. If an insurer can pin even a sliver of blame on you, whether the injury came from a car wreck, a fall on someone’s property, or a defective product, that one fact can… read more

What To Do After a Car Accident in Baltimore

By Hunter Duke, Attorney | Chief Operating Officer | WGK Personal Injury Lawyers You are hurt, the medical bills are already arriving, and the other driver’s insurance company has called before you have had time to think. A serious car crash in Baltimore can change your week in an afternoon, and the choices you make… read more

Maryland Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Explained

Maryland’s personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident, a hard filing deadline that ends your right to sue once it passes. read more

Slip and Fall Injuries: Maryland Property Owner Liability

If you fell on someone else’s property in Maryland and got hurt, your case turns on one question: did the owner know about the hazard in time to fix it?… read more

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Maryland: What Families Need to Know

Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence is a life-changing event that hurts deeply and turns your world upside down. The legal… read more

WGK Personal Injury Lawyers Opens a New Office in Largo, Prince George’s County

WGK Personal Injury Lawyers has opened a third Maryland office at 1401 Mercantile Lane, Suite 500-M, Largo, MD, to serve Prince George’s County and the… read more

What Is Vehophobia?

For many people, getting behind the wheel is second nature. But for others, driving or even riding in a vehicle can trigger intense fear and anxiety. This condition, known as vehophobia, is more common than you might think, especially among individuals who have experienced a serious car accident. If you feel overwhelming fear when it… read more

Sedgwick Accident Claims and Settlements in Maryland

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Maryland, you may expect to deal directly with an insurance company. However, many accident victims are surprised to learn that a company called Sedgwick is handling their claim. Understanding how Sedgwick works and how it impacts your settlement is critical to protecting your rights and maximizing your… read more