Staying at the Scene

If you have been involved in a Maryland car accident the first thing you should do is contact medical help if needed. If both parties are without injury, you should contact police right after the accident has occurred. Our lawyers have represented many car accident claims in Maryland and understand the consequences of leaving the scene of an accident. The law requires that all parties that have been involved in an automobile accident must stay until a report is filed. If a party decides to leave the scene of an accident, it could result in driver license suspensions and the risk of criminal charges.

There are cases in which damages are at a minimum and the exchange of insurance information would be sufficient. If there is significant damages to your car as a result of a Maryland car accident, contact the police, stay at the scene and make sure you take down information from the other party. There are cases in which accidents occur and the guilty party will flee the scene of the accident.

Request drivers license information, insurance information and take down the other persons license plate. Once you have filed a report and you are cleared by police to leave the scene of the accident, you should contact our Maryland Car Accident lawyers immediately.

Our Maryland car accident lawyers have years of experience in handling cases of insured and uninsured motor vehicle accident cases.