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Every day, individuals suffer serious personal injuries in automobile accidents caused by a careless or reckless driver. When an accident is caused by another driver's negligence, the injured party has a right to file a claim against the at-fault party and/or his or her insurance company. We can help you through the process and make sure that you obtain all of the benefits and money you are entitled to receive.

Following an accident, it is important to make sure that you take the steps necessary to protect your legal rights. Before talking to the insurance company adjuster, request a free consultation and claim evaluation with our attorneys to make sure you understand the process, and that you obtain everything you deserve. The negligent driver who caused the accident is protected by his or her insurance company, and equally it is important to have a qualified personal injury attorney on your side to protect you.

Adjusters, investigators, and attorneys who work for the insurance company will be working against you in an attempt to minimize your recovery and make sure you receive as little as possible after an injury. The less money they pay you, the more profits the insurance company keeps. The lawyers at Kirkwood & Rogers, P.A. can help to make sure you get all of the compensation and personal injury benefits you deserve. Some of the benefits you may be entitled to after a car accident include: 

If you, a friend, or family member have been injured in an automobile accident caused by another person, you should request a free consultation. Even if you decide not to hire a lawyer, you should make sure you are aware of your legal rights. There are no fees or expenses unless and until you make a recovery.

However, always be aware that each case has a specific statute of limitations, which provides the time-frame within which the case must be resolved or filed in court. These time-frames vary state by state. Therefore, it is important that you make sure your legal rights are protected by discussing your case with a qualified attorney.

A wrongful death lawsuit is a legal claim brought by family members as a result of the death of a loved on or someone who supports them financially. Every state has different rules and regulations regarding wrongful death lawsuits, including who is eligible to make a claim and what benefits may be obtained. Sorting out the details of a wrongful death claim can be complex. It is important to have a qualified attorney to protect your family.

We can help protect your family and make sure that you secure all of the compensation to which your family is entitled. We represent families in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We can also locate and work with qualified attorneys in every state across the country. To review a potential case with our attorneys, request a free consultation. 

Determining the amount of compensation that the family is entitled to receive following the wrongful death of a relative requires a law firm with the experience and resources to properly investigate the case. We carefully and meticulously document every aspect of financial and emotional damages caused by the death, which in turn could have a large impact upon the size of the recovery made by the family.

The attorneys at Kirkwood & Rogers, P.A. work with financial experts to determine the economic losses which will be suffered by the family. The economic losses may include loss of future income and financial support, or even placing a value on the loss of different household services the family member provided.

Financial compensation is also available for the loss of love, affection, and companionship, which is difficult to value and can never be replaced.

If you have lost a family member as a result of the negligence of another person, request a free consultation and wrongful death lawsuit evaluation. While you and your family are grieving, insurance company adjusters and investigators are working hard to minimize the amount of money your family will receive. Therefore, it is important to seek a consultation with one of our lawyers as soon as possible.

All wrongful death cases are handled under a contingency fee agreement, which means that there are no out-of-pocket expenses for the family and there are no attorney fees unless a recovery is obtained.

We have the experience in handling animal attack claims, including dog bite cases, and will investigate all possible sources of recovery in order to obtain maximum compensation. The dog bite laws in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are complex and must be properly understood by an experienced personal injury lawyer. For instance, in most cases, in order to establish that some person or corporation is liable for the attack by a vicious animal, it must be clearly established that the person or corporation was aware of the animal's dangerous propensities before the attack. In some cases, liability can be established against the owner of the animal for having a dangerous dog, but in other cases the owner of the property where the dog is kept may be responsible for allowing the dog to remain on the property unrestrained. The laws vary from state to state, so it is very important to discuss the facts with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Animal attack personal injury claims are often caused by vicious dogs such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls. However, our personal injury lawyers have also obtained financial compensation awards for injuries sustained as a result of bites from less aggressive breeds of dogs, and attacks by other types of animals, including zoo animals.

If you, a friend, or family member have suffered a personal injury as a result of a dog bite or animal attack, please request a free consultation and claim evaluation by calling our office. Our lawyers can review the circumstances surrounding the injury and make sure that you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.

Property owners, including home owners, business owners, and landlords, have a duty to people who come onto their property to protect them from dangerous conditions or defects which may cause a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall injury. They owe a duty to use reasonable care to see that those portions of the property which the visitor is likely to use are safe.

While there is no duty to warn of open and obvious hazards which exist, if the visitor's conduct was not unreasonable under the circumstances, the property owner may be liable for a defect on the property which causes an injury.

Common examples of circumstances leading to this type of case include snow or ices which is not properly removed or treated, foreign substances on a floor or walkway - such as liquid from a leak or spill, uneven or dangerous walking surface - including a rug, cord, or other object which creates a hazard in a walkway or path, and deteriorating material in walkway areas and steps (like rotting wood or broken concrete or pavement). Other instances of potential liability involve inadequate warnings, such as the existence of damp or wet floors from cleaning operations in a store or business. 

The facts and circumstances of each case are unique and should be analyzed by an attorney experienced in this type of litigation.

The personal injury lawyers at Kirkwood & Rogers, P.A. represent people who have suffered serious injuries resulting in permanent disabilities from slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases arising from an injury on the property of another in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 

To review a potential injury claim for yourself, a friend, or family member, call us to request a free consultation to determine if you may have a claim. There are no fees or expenses unless we win your case. However, be aware that every case has a time limit, so it is important to act promptly after an injury in order to make sure your legal rights are protected.

Generally speaking, the Social Security Administration uses an impairment listing manual to determine whether a claimant is eligible to receive Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. It is important to realize that the name of the condition is not nearly as important as how disabling that condition is. For every condition, there are varying degrees of seriousness. According to the Social Security Administration, to qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits, your condition must interfere with your ability to achieve gainful employment.

The first step to obtain SSDI or SSI benefits is to file a claim. You can contact the Social Security Administration directly at (800) 722-1212 to begin the process of filing a claim. For SSDI benefits, you can also file a claim on-line through the Social Security Administration's online application. The Social Security Administration has provided a list of what information is necessary to file a claim. Although a claim can be filed as soon as you become disabled, benefits will not begin until after at least five months of disability.

It is not uncommon for legitimate SSDI and SSI claims to be denied at application. In fact, the overwhelming majority of Social Security Disability claims are denied. That is where we come in. The attorneys at Kirkwood & Rogers, P.A. will help you appeal your claim if you are denied. In general, denials must be appealed within 60 days of the date you received your denial. The appeals process consists of the Reconsideration Stage, Hearing Stage, Social Security Appeals Council, and Federal District Court. Denials are common at the initial and reconsideration stages. The appeals process is complicated, overwhelming, and long. One small mistake and you could lose your appeal. Having an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer advocating for you can be very beneficial and significantly increases the likelihood of a positive outcome for your claim. 

If you have been wrongfully denied for Social Security Disability benefits, call us at (301)759-4040 to request a free consultation or fill out the brief questionnaire below and a member of our experienced staff will contact you to obtain more information. There are no fees or expenses until we win your case.

Have you been denied Social Security Disability benefits? Fill out our short questionnaire and a member of our experienced staff will be in touch with you to follow-up.

Our lawyers deal with the insurance company and make sure you receive all of the workers' compensation benefits to which you are entitled, not just what the workers' compensation insurance company tells you it will pay.

The attorneys at Kirkwood & Rogers, P.A. have more than 25 years experience representing injured workers and helping them obtain all of the benefits and compensation they are entitled to receive. We will fight to make sure you are provided with the resources you are entitled to so that you may provide for your family. As part of a workers' compensation claim, we can help to secure the following benefits:

In some circumstances, you may also be entitled to additional third-party insurance benefits if an injury is sustained at work as a result of an automobile accident or from a defective product. Therefore, we also investigate any potential for a third-party liability claim if your injury was caused by another person's negligence. 

If you, a friend, co-worker, or family member have been injured on the job or in the course of your employment, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits, and our lawyers can make sure that your rights are protected. Please call us and request a free consultation and claim evaluation. 

Mr. Kirkwood is a licensed agent of Fidelity National Title Group, and is a licensed Title Insurance Producer through the Maryland Insurance Administration. Professionally, in addition to maintaining his law practice, Mr. Kirkwood is a principal in two real estate holding corporations, and is actively involved in real estate management and rentals in Allegany and Mineral Counties.

Cathy Clark, the firm’s real estate settlement officer, has worked extensively with Real Estate Settlements and Closings for over 20 years in Allegany County. She is also a Maryland Licensed Title Insurance Producer. Cathy continuously maintains her license by attending various seminars and Continuing Education classes, staying up to date on the latest practices, policies, and regulations affecting the real estate industry.