Civil Litigation

As opposed to the criminal courts, legal disputes involving two or more parties who seek money damages or other forms of relief must be heard in the civil courts. Attorney Ricardo Piereck at Piereck Law LLC is a Maryland litigator who represents clients involving personal injury and other civil litigation.

Types of Civil Litigation
Personal injury cases are civil cases involving auto and other motor vehicle accidents that are caused by the carelessness and negligence of somebody else. As per Maryland law, victims of those accidents are allowed to pursue monetary compensation for their damages. Nearly all of accident cases are based on the law of negligence. Other types of civil litigation cases might involve contract disputes, evictions or real estate litigation.

The Burden of Proof
The person or entity bringing the lawsuit in a civil action is known as the plaintiff. That plaintiff has the burden of proving their case. As opposed to a criminal case when the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt, the burden of proof in a civil case is a preponderance of the evidence. Simply put, a preponderance means that the plaintiff’s version of events is more likely true than not true. It’s a lower burden than in a criminal case.

If you suffered injuries as a result of the carelessness and negligence of somebody else, or if you are otherwise involved in a civil dispute, contact Maryland litigator, attorney Ricardo Piereck at Piereck Law LLC to arrange for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Piereck promises to listen to you carefully. He will then answer your questions and advise you of your complete range of legal alternatives. Don’t hesitate to contact Ricardo Piereck in connection with any personal injury or civil litigation issue in Eastern Maryland. Maryland sets strict time limits, so contact him sooner rather than later.