What Should You Do After a Baltimore Car Accident? | Eric T. Kirk
What Should You Do After a Baltimore Car Accident? If you think you may be hurt after a Baltimore car accident, get medically evaluated first. If you are physically able, begin gathering information and preserving evidence at the scene. Then notify the appropriate insurance company, protect your property from avoidable further loss, and get legal... Read more »
I Was In A Bus Accident. Do I Have A Claim?
Yes, if you sustained an injury, you do. Because, by definition, you were on a bus, and don’t have damage to your vehicle, it is unlikely, but perhaps not inconceivable, that you would have any type of property damage claim. But certainly, if you sustained an injury in an accident that., again by definition, could... Read more »
Who Is At Fault For A Car Accident If There Is No Stop Sign Or Red Light: The Boulevard Rule.
If you are involved in an automobile accident, and you had the “right of way”, the other driver is typically going to be found “at fault” for the accident– at least in the absence of contributory negligence. Some rules involving rights of way are common sense. The driver with a green arrow has the right of way. The driver... Read more »
Is The Owner Of The Car That Hit Me Responsible For My Injuries And Bills?
Yes—sometimes. The owner of the car that hit you may be responsible, but not automatically. The driver is primarily responsible for their own negligence. The owner may also be responsible if (1) the driver had permission to use the vehicle, (2) insurance coverage applies, or (3) a separate theory like negligent entrustment or employment applies.... Read more »
The Insurance Company Denied My Claim Saying it was an Emergency
Maryland drivers are charged with the obligation of using reasonable care to avoid car accidents, and generally for the safety of others when driving. However, the nature of that duty may change depending on the circumstances. A driver faced with a sudden and real emergency situation, not a result of that driver’s misconduct, is required... Read more »
Is The Driver Of The Car That Hit Me Responsible For My Medical Bills And Injuries?
Yes—usually the driver who caused the crash is the first person legally responsible for the harm that follows. If another driver negligently causes a Baltimore car accident, that driver is ordinarily the primary target of the injury claim, even though the available insurance money may come from a policy issued on the vehicle rather than... Read more »
Can I Sue Someone Because Their Bakes Failed or They Failed to Maintain Their Vehicle?
Experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyers will tell you the law requires vehicle owners to make sure their automobiles are equipped with the parts and systems required by the Transportation Code, and at all times must be in such condition so as not to put any person in danger. So, as opposed to liability for the... Read more »
Who Can I Sue for Causing an Accident. Can an Automobile Maker Be Held Liable?
The law requires vehicle makers to use reasonable care in the design, manufacture, testing and inspection of the automobile, and ensure that it is safe for foreseeable uses. If they fail, that is evidence of negligence. Anyone who has received a recall notice, even for seemingly minor matters, knows that automakers are well aware of... Read more »
Can Insurance Company Say “No One” Is At Fault for Causing A Baltimore Accident?
Can Insurance Company Say “No One” Is At Fault for Causing A Baltimore Accident? You bet they can, and do. Personal injury lawyers have heard this argued one more than one occasion. Whether it is phrased in terms of “act of god”, “unavoidable accident” or some strain of “sudden incapacity of a driver”, lawyers representing... Read more »
How To Prove The Other Driver Was At-Fault For Car Accident.
Proving Other Driver Was At-Fault For Car Accident After Baltimore Accident It is usually clear in the case of car accidents which vehicles were involved -although who was at fault may be hotly disputed. In fact, experienced Baltimore personal injury lawyers will tell you that the mere fact that an accident happened does not mean... Read more »
What are Damages?
Direct Answer: In Maryland, “damages” are the technical monetary compensation awarded to an injured party for losses resulting from another’s negligence. These are categorized into Economic Damages (calculable losses like medical bills and wages) and Non-Economic Damages (intangible losses like pain, suffering, and lifestyle impact). Primary Risk: The biggest single risk in any of these... Read more »
Who Pays to Fix My Car After a Baltimore Accident If I Do Not Want My Rates to Go Up?
The at-fault driver or that driver’s insurance should pay your property damage, but many people still choose to use their own collision coverage because it is faster. The tradeoff is usually speed versus deductible, subrogation, and concern about what your own insurer may do later. Main risk: people often focus only on getting the car... Read more »
