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Do I Qualify for Leave from My Job During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on March 26, 2020Whether you are caring for a family member or fall ill yourself, Maryland workers may wonder if they will receive any paid leave for time off due to the coronavirus outbreak. The team at the Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl explain the state’s current paid leave law and the new Act put in place […]
Read morePersonal Injury Claims Involving Minors in Maryland
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on March 02, 2020Accident victims must take legal action against at-fault parties within a set time period, known as the Statute of Limitations, if they wish to pursue compensation for their injuries. However, claims involving victims who are minors follow a different set of rules. Our personal injury attorneys explain the rules that govern claims for minors in […]
Read moreCan You File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Someone Who is Physically or Mentally Incapacitated?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on February 20, 2020A severe personal injury may result in the victim being mentally or physically incapacitated, unable to pursue compensation for his or her injuries. If that victim is your loved one, you may wonder if someone else is able to pursue legal action on his or her behalf. The Maryland personal injury attorneys from our firm […]
Read moreHow Duty of Care is Determined in a Personal Injury Case
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on January 31, 2020Duty of care is an important element in any personal injury case. It is a legal duty to take reasonable care to prevent harm to others. If you are seeking compensation through a personal injury claim, you must prove that the other party owed you a duty of care. Our Maryland personal injury attorneys further […]
Read moreCan Social Media Impact the Outcome of a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on January 06, 2020While you may want to share about an injury you have suffered in an accident on social media, it is important to refrain from doing so and remain cautious if you recently initiated a legal claim. Insurance adjusters and defense attorneys may try to get useful information off of social media accounts to use as […]
Read moreUtilizing Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on December 06, 2019As the injured party, you will bear the burden of showing the other party caused the accident and the full extent of your damages. Expert witnesses can be useful in personal injury cases when important facts and issues are in dispute and can help explain complex information in a simpler manner. Contact our legal team […]
Read moreShould I Agree to Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Adjuster?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on November 26, 2019Following an accident, the insurance company will want to know what happened from all involved parties. Expect to be contacted by a claims adjuster, who may request a recorded statement from you about the details of the accident. You might think that accepting this seemingly simple request could help move the claims process along quicker, […]
Read moreHow Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Law Can Prevent Injury Victims from Recovering Compensation
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 30, 2019If you are involved in an accident, it is likely that you will try to pursue compensation for the damages you incurred. But if you share some fault in the accident, you may not be able to recover any compensation because of a harsh Maryland law. The Maryland personal injury lawyers at Peter T. Nicholl […]
Read moreHow a Pre-Existing Condition Could Affect My Personal Injury Claim
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on September 10, 2019If you were injured in an accident but have a pre-existing injury, you might wonder how your pre-existing injury will affect your claim or whether you can file a claim at all. Pre-existing injuries can complicate a personal injury claim, especially when a new accident aggravates the pre-existing condition. Below, we discuss what qualifies as […]
Read moreThe Importance of Keeping a Personal Injury Journal
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Personal Injury Published on August 16, 2019When you are injured in an accident, having a personal injury journal may help you. Find out what a personal injury journal is, what should be included in one and how it may benefit your claim. If you have been injured in an accident and have any questions concerning your legal options, contact an experienced […]
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