Accident Law
Baltimore Laws on Car Accidents
With over 100,000 car accidents every year, Maryland is an at-fault state for car accidents. That means that drivers are allowed to sue another driver for compensation after a crash. However, there are certain insurance benefits that are not based on fault, which gives drivers additional options to recover damages after a collision. Maryland’s at-fault…
Read MoreShould I Accept a Check From the At-fault Driver or the At-fault Driver’s Insurance Company?
Getting into a car accident can leave you frightened and confused about what to do next. As you go through the motions and the steps following a car crash, you may start to worry about the long road ahead in receiving compensation for your damages and injuries. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Larry…
Read MoreCar Accidents Caused by Weather Conditions
While accidents take place during all four seasons of the year, certain months often create more risks on roadways, usually leading to a higher rate of car wrecks. When “bad weather” months hit, be extra cautious on the road. When the weather is particularly dangerous, follow local news for weather and travel updates and be…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Leaving the Scene of an Accident
A hit-and-run accident occurs when a driver does not stop after an accident. Although we call them “hit-and-run accidents,” there is nothing accidental about not stopping at the scene of a crash. Leaving someone injured in the road to suffer in agonizing pain, or suffer in the street, is very much a choice. Another scenario…
Read MoreWhat if the At-fault Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance?
If the other driver does not have insurance, you will need to file a claim with your own insurance company. Under Maryland law, you are required to have the following coverages for accidents involving uninsured motorists: Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury – You must purchase $30,000.00 per person and $60,000.00 per accident at minimum. This pays…
Read MoreAre Witness Statements Really That Important After a Car Accident?
Many people who have been involved in a car collision as themselves (and their lawyers) this question: “How important are witness statements, and are they really the juggernaut behind your car crash claim?” In short, yes. We would love to take this time to spell out the importance of witness statements when it comes to…
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