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Can I Bring a Lawsuit to Recover Compensation for My Child

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 10, 2020

Accidents and injuries involving children can be very difficult for parents, especially when it is serious. If these injuries were caused by the negligence of another, parents may have the right to take legal action to pursue just and fair compensation for their child’s medical treatment, pain and suffering and more. While it is possible […]

Is An Injury Lawsuit Affected If The Victim Has Not Recovered?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on August 27, 2020

Lawsuits can take months or even years to complete. This is one of the reasons most personal injury cases are settled before the case goes to trial. However, settling a personal injury case may still take some time because your lawyer will need to wait until you have recovered from your injuries. Unless you have […]

The Reasonable Person Standard in Cases Involving Negligence

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on August 13, 2020

In a personal injury case, the reasonable person standard is often used to determine whether negligence has happened and if that negligence is linked to the accident and resulting injuries and damages. Being able to prove the existence of negligence using this standard can be difficult without legal help. At Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices, […]

Proving Your Medical Costs Are Reasonable and Necessary to an Insurer

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on July 29, 2020

If you have been hurt in an accident due to negligence, you may be eligible to seek compensation to help cover your damages – including medical costs. Under Maryland law, the at-fault party would liable to pay any reasonable and necessary medical expenses incurred, as well as future expected medical expenses, caused by his or […]

Liability for a Catastrophic Injury in a Personal Injury Case

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on June 25, 2020

While any kind of injury can be painful, certain kinds of injuries can lead to greater physical, emotional and financial hardships for accident victims. These are often defined as catastrophic injuries. To obtain compensation for a catastrophic injury, you would need to determine who was legally at fault for the accident or incident that led […]

How Pain and Suffering Damages Are Calculated By Insurance Companies

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on June 11, 2020

Aside from pursuing compensation for medical bills and loss of wages, a personal injury victim may also be compensated for the pain and suffering he or she has endured following an accident. These kinds of damages, however, are subjective with no monetary value, making them harder to calculate. An experienced lawyer could help you recognize […]

Strengthening Your Request for Compensation in an Insurance Claim

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on May 27, 2020

After being injured in an accident, you may be wondering if you will be compensated for your losses. In order to obtain compensation, an insurance claim will need to be submitted. An experienced lawyer could guide you throughout the claims process, but there are also certain actions you can take to help make your claim […]

Filing an Injury Claim Against the Government to Recoup Losses

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on May 18, 2020

If you are injured in an accident or incident due to someone else’s negligence, you generally have the legal right to pursue compensation against the at-fault party. This could also be true if a government entity or employee is involved, but the process is a lot more difficult and may involve complex rules. Our Maryland […]

What to Expect at the Initial Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on April 13, 2020

If you were injured in an accident caused by another’s negligence, it may be beneficial to retain the services of a legal professional. You may be able to pursue compensation related to your medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Victims who have never met with a personal injury lawyer may not know […]

Things to Know Before Accepting the First Settlement Offer From an Insurer

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on April 06, 2020

After an accident, all you want to concentrate on is healing from your injury. However, the insurance company may contact you to discuss the details of what happened and try to resolve your claim as quickly as possible. Accepting an initial settlement offer may not be enough to cover the damages that you have suffered. […]