I Was Just In A Car Accident And I’m Not Sure What To Do Next.
This is a comment that I hear on an almost daily basis. It’s perfectly understandable. “I’ve been in an accident and I’m not sure how to handle this.” If the water main leading to my house broke I would have absolutely no idea how to handle that situation. If I woke up one morning and... Read more »
If The Other Driver Turns Left In Front Of Me, Are They At Fault For Causing The Accident?
Usually yes, but not automatically in every version of the case. If another driver turns left across your lane when it is not safe to do so, that driver is ordinarily going to be found at fault in whole or in part. The real fight usually centers on traffic signals, timing, visibility, and whether the... Read more »
How Long Do I Have To Wait To Get My Money After I Settle My Baltimore Accident Case?
How long does it usually take to get your money after a Baltimore car accident case settles? Usually, you do not receive the money the same day the case settles. In many Baltimore car accident cases, payment comes only after the release is signed, the insurer issues the settlement draft, the draft is received and... Read more »
The Top Five Things That Hurt The Value Of Your Baltimore Personal Injury Case.
Over the course of 20 years as a personal injury and accident lawyer, I’ve encountered some missteps that can significantly affect the value of a Baltimore personal injury claim. In no particular order, The Top Five Things That Hurt The Value Of Your Baltimore Personal Injury Case include: It’s fairly commonplace for someone who sustained... Read more »
After a Maryland car accident, do you have to hire a personal injury attorney?
After a Maryland car accident, do you have to hire a personal injury attorney? There is no separate Maryland law that says you must hire a personal injury attorney within a fixed number of days after a car accident. But there is a very real deadline on the claim itself, and waiting too long can... Read more »
How Soon Do I Have to Report a Maryland Car Accident Claim to the Insurance Company?
Do I Need to Report a Baltimore Car Accident Right Away? You should report a Maryland car accident claim as soon as it becomes clear that a claim may be made, especially if the claim is against your own insurer. The main risk is assuming that “I still have time” means delay is harmless. It... Read more »
What Are My Rights and Responsibilities After A Maryland Car Accident
After a Maryland car accident, your immediate responsibilities depend in part on the seriousness of the crash, but the core practical duties are to stop, remain where required, render or facilitate aid where needed, exchange information, and avoid making the situation worse for yourself or anyone else. Your rights matter too. If you were injured... Read more »
If I Can’t Work After A Car Accident, Can I Recover My Lost Wages?
Can You Recover Lost Wages After a Baltimore Car Accident? Yes. If a Baltimore car accident keeps you from working, lost wages can be part of your injury claim. That may include time completely missed from work, reduced hours, reduced duties, or a long-term loss of earning ability if the injury changes your work life... Read more »
If I Settle My Personal Injury Case Will My Future Medical Care Be Covered By The Other Party’s Insurance?
The quick and easy answer to this question is that any future medical care or treatment related to injuries you sustain in an accident will only be covered if, and only if, a provision regarding this is encompassed within the terms of a settlement agreement- and, frankly, that rarely happens in the personal injury arena.... Read more »
Do I Have to Give the Insurance Company a Statement After a Maryland Car Accident?
It depends on which insurance company is asking and what stage the claim is in. The biggest risk is treating every statement request like routine paperwork. Insurance companies often use early statements to lock in fault phrasing, injury descriptions, and timeline details before the case is fully understood. The next issue is whether the request... Read more »
How Do I Calculate a Maryland Personal Injury Settlement?
The easy, short answer is that there is no calculator that can be used to determine a fair, reasonable personal injury settlement, although many of the nation’s largest insurance companies began to utilize settlement software several years ago. The process at work with settlement software involving a claims adjuster inputting preset variables, and the software,... Read more »
If I Slide on Ice in Maryland, Am I Responsible for a Car Accident?
Not automatically. Sliding on ice does not automatically make you responsible for a Maryland car accident, but the mere presence of ice or snow does not automatically excuse the crash either. The main risk is that the insurance company will argue you failed to adapt your speed, following distance, or braking to the conditions. The... Read more »
