Car Accidents Resulting from Drinking and Driving

Anytime a car accident occurs it is a traumatic experience for both parties. While many car accidents throughout Maryland are purely accidental, there are cases in which negligence is just an understatement. I read an article today regarding a car accident that occurred as a result from drinking and driving. Worse yet, the victim was not only the person that was driving the other automobile, but the child that was driving with the intoxicated party. From what the article stated the person that was driving the car with his child was under the influence of alcohol. This is just poor judgment!

Another article that jumped out of me was the case in which a couple allowed a party in their house for their teenage son. Later that night two of the boys that were drinking at the party, drove their car home and crashed. The accident claimed both of the boys lives.

Both of these stories are examples of accidents of poor judgment. While an accident can never be anticipated, accidents such as these two obviously should have never occurred.

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.

Medical Treatment

When evaluating the amount of compensation our clients is entitled there are several different factors. First and foremost, when you are injured in a car accident you should always first seek medical treatment. There are many cases in which you think you may be fine, but quite the contrary. The amount of medical treatment you receive for your injuries is a good indication of how severity of your injury. Most insurance companies have a grade that they use to gage how serious the accident was and what type of settlement you may be entitled too. There are three variations; Slight, moderate and severe. Slight is generally under $3,000 dollars of medical expenses, moderate is $3,000 to $5,000 and severe tends to be over $5,000. Although not all insurances companies rate the same, this is generally a pretty good rule of thumb. The person that has received slight injury is probably going to get less than the victim that has received severe injuries.

When you have been involved in a car accident and are being treated, make sure you always follow your doctors advice. Do not miss treatments and stay within his or her rehabilitation program. Make sure when visiting a doctor you let them know the locations of the pain, the severity of the pain and find out what or what not you are able to do. There are cases in which we represent individuals that lose jobs or wages because they can’t perform their day to day tasks. In this event, you will need to be fairly compensated for these sorts of damages.

No matter the situation you should always consult a doctor after an automobile or other type of motor vehicle accident. There are many cases in which you may feel fine today and next week you are hurting badly. Without immediate attention this could hurt you case in getting fair compensation for you injuries.

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Maryland Car Accident Compensation

We receive many inquires throughout the year regarding car accidents that occur in Maryland. One of the more common inquiries is how much can I expect to receive in damages for my auto accident? This is a great question because depending upon the injury or damages does it make sense for you to hire a lawyer to handle your claim.

The short answer to the question is, it never hurts to speak with our Maryland car accidents lawyers because the consultation is always free. We also think based upon your accident we can generally tell you what types of compensation you should fight for regarding your motor vehicle accident.

When assessing a car accident in Maryland an experienced lawyer must first prove negligence or wrongdoing. Once negligence or wrongdoing is proven, the lawyer will evaluate and assess how much in damages should a client be paid. During this process, your Maryland car accident lawyer will work with the other persons insurance company to determine if the settlement that they are offering is fair and makes sense. If our attorneys and client believe the settlement is not substantial, we will continue the process of filing the claim through the courts.

It is imperative to have experience in both working with insurance companies and taking cases to court. We are tenacious and we always look to get quick settlements as soon as possible but won't settle for unfair settlements offered by the insurance company.

Some of the different types of compensation include but not limited to the following:

• Medical expenses
• Ongoing medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of wages
• Loss of job
• Costs relating to therapy and counseling
• Out of pocket expenses
• and so on....

Whenever you are a victim of a car accident in MD it makes sense to contact our Maryland auto accident attorneys to discuss your claim. We will always recommend you never speak to the other persons insurance company until you consult with us.

For more information on our Maryland car accident lawyers contact us today. It is important to understand a car accident in MD will be filed as a Maryland personal injury claim.

We can be reached at 410.620.0443 or email us at staff@injurymaryland.com.

We are currently taking automobile accident cases in the following Counties throughout the state of Maryland: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford County, Howard County, Kent, Montgomery County, Prince Georges, PG County, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington County, Wicomico and Worcester.

Maryland Car Accidents Involving Teens

I read an article today regarding car accidents in Maryland involving teens. The numbers are a bit staggering but according to this article, some 6,000 teens and young adults died in an automobile related accident in the United States. I commented on text messaging in an earlier post but the distractions that have been reported are far more such as talking on your cell phone, talking to friends in a car or turning the radio. One of the biggest killer on the roads is a driver of a car being distracted. Studies show that close to 50% of accidents are a result of the driver being distracted while operating a motor vehicle.

While its inevitable that accidents will occur on our Maryland highways the statistics are eye opening. Furthermore after studies most teens admit to using cell phones when driving and although there have been laws passed recently that prohibit cell phone use while operating an automobile or other motor vehicle, they are still doing it.

It is obvious that without stricter laws being passed such as loss of license etc. the problem will still exist. When AAA polled 1,000 teens 46% say they text message, 51% say they talk on cell phones and 58% say they drive with friends. I expect these number will increase.

Driving While Texting in Maryland

There are many car accidents throughout Maryland and most of those accidents unfortunately are preventable. I read an article today regarding texting while driving. According to sources there were over 158 billion text messages in 2006 and the number is on the rise. There are some states including Maryland which have tried to pass a law against driving while texting. The only problem is there hasn't been enough data presented to legislators that confirm that car accidents in Maryland are a result of text messaging.

While I do believe that these accidents are occurring in Maryland, without the necessary laws set in place to prevent driving while texting motor vehicle will continue to occur. As for now Washington DC is the only place in which its illegal to text and drive at the same time. As for now, you will receive a $101 dollar fine if caught. They also have a law against hand held cell phones.

My belief is that if passing a law against driving while text messaging can save lives, than the law should be in place. It is important to understand if you have been involved in a Maryland car accident due to someone else text messaging, you should absolutely contact our Maryland car accident attorneys today. While a law has not yet been passed, it is up to the driver to make sure he or she is negligent when operating a motor vehicle. Multitasking such as text messages in Maryland is not using good judgment, hence if an accident occurs due to multitasking, they are liable.

If you have been involved in a MD car accident and seeking compensation for you injury or injuries, please contact our Maryland car accident lawyers today by visiting us at http://www.injurymaryland.com.

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Making a Personal Injury Claim For Your Car Accident in MD

I was speaking to a client last week discussing exactly how we are going to file a Maryland personal injury claim for her car accident. A car accident is no different than any other type of personal injury claim. When you are involved in an automobile accident in Maryland there are 3 areas in making a claim. The first area is establishing liability. Establishing liability or determining liability is finding out who exactly if anyone caused the accident and who is legally and financially responsible for the accident occurring. There are other instances in which we can prove the road conditions were unsafe, lack of safety warnings such as signs and other factors as well. Without establishing liability you don't have a personal injury claim. The second area is establishing the amount of damages you are entitled too as a result of the accident. This means how much compensation are you entitled too as a result of the accident? The compensation you can receive for a car accident may include loss of wages, pain and suffering, costs for repairs, medical expenses and other related costs directly resulting from an accident. Our car accident lawyers work exclusively on a contingent basis which means we don't receive payment for your car crash unless we are successful in winning compensation for you.

The final area is determining who is responsible for paying for the damages of the auto accident. Damages may be paid by the insurance company, individual or other entity. No matter the circumstance these are the 3 areas in which our attorneys look at prior to filing a personal injury claim for a car accident.

When evaluating a Maryland car accident attorney make sure of the following:

• Experience in handling personal injury related cases, specifically car accidents
• Experience in negotiating fair settlements with the insurance company
• Experience in taking your injury case the distance if the insurance company decides not to pay full compensation for your injury or property damages
• Reliable, knowledgeable, aggressive an accessible

An experienced car crash attorney will always fight for full compensation for your injuries and property damages for each single case. If you have been involved in a car accident, we highly recommend you contact our Maryland Car Accident Attorneys prior to speaking with an insurance company.

Our MD injury lawyers can be reached at 410.620.0443 call today for a free consultation.

While we are located in Elkton, MD we are taking cases throughout the state of Maryland. We will represent you if your accident occurred in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Calvert County, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett County, Harford County, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, PG County, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Somerset, Talbot, Washington County, Wicomico and Worcester.

Filing A Maryland Car Accident Claim for a Personal Injury

When people decide to file their own Maryland car accident claims it can be frustrating and bewildering, mainly because it’s not something you do everyday. While most of us have heard about car accident claims from lawyer commercials or advertising, many of us don’t pay attention, mainly because it’s not something you expect will happen to you. The problem is that car accidents don’t discriminate; anyone at anytime can be involved in a car crash. It is critical to understand, if you or a love one is involved in a car accident in Maryland, as a victim you are entitled to compensation to pay for injuries and damages related to the car wreck. Some people find themselves unable to fully understand how to file an injury claim for their accident. If you are one of those people you are among the millions of other people each year that have been in these sorts of accidents.

There are really two viable options you face as a victim of a car accident. The first option is to settle your compensation claim with the insurance company. As everyone already knows, insurance companies are set-up to make a profit, so you’re probably not as likely to receive full compensation for your injury. If you happen to watch the news, search the internet, or read the paper you will see that insurance companies are making all time high profits. This could be related to the increase in insurance rates and the decrease in payouts. If you do decide to work directly with the insurance company you should always take in consideration that their first offer is likely not their best offer.

The second option is to hire a Maryland car accident lawyer that is familiar with handling car accident claims in MD. Why is it important to consider option 2? First, when hiring a lawyer that handles auto accident claims, you know the person that is representing you probably has the experience in dealing with insurance companies. This means they are more likely able to negotiate with insurance company’s to get you full compensation for your injury. Second, the attorney you hire will know the best plan of action in getting you full compensation for your injuries or injury. Third, if you and your attorney feel the compensation the insurance company is offering is unfair, your lawyer can take the claim to court and fight for more money on your behalf. Fortunately you can get all the help you need with the representation from our Maryland car accident lawyers, without paying upfront fees, such as filing fees and court costs. In fact, if we are not successful in getting you compensation for the injury, we don’t receive payment at all. Our Maryland car accident attorneys work strictly on a contingent fee basis which means if you don’t get paid for your accident, our attorneys don’t get paid.

Motor vehicle accident and injury claims are possible for; injury or death resulting from automobile accidents, public transportation like buses or subways, SUV, Tractor Trailers, trucks and other type of vehicles. There are also cases which we represent innocent pedestrians that have been injured or killed by an automobile accident in Maryland.

So what constitutes our clients to receive compensation for their injuries? Compensation is provided for pain and suffering, loss of wages, loss of job, medical expenses, cost for therapy, property damages, out of pocket expenses and cost of transportation to name a few.

While a car accident can be one of the most traumatic experiences you will ever face, it’s important for the victim to fully understand his or her rights. It is an unfortunate event when someone has been injured or killed due to the negligence of another and it’s something that is never expected. It is extremely stressful and a decision to hire the best representation possible could ultimately make or break a family. If you have been injured in an auto accident in Maryland we ask you to contact our Maryland car accident injury lawyers today.

For more information on Maryland Car Accidents visit our website at injurymaryland.com or contact us at 410.620.0443.

Maryland Impaired Driving

Most people throughout Maryland define impairment as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Although this is true, there are also other forms of impairment that are not alcohol related. Impairment is defined as the inability to perform daily tasks at a normal functioning level. The symptoms of impairment include drowsiness, alter depth perception, excitability, slow reaction time or increased reaction time. While impaired driving is the leading cause of car accidents in Maryland, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not the number one cause for motor vehicle accidents throughout MD. Impairment can be caused by many over the counter drugs such as allergy medicine, pain medications, anti-anxiety prescriptions, flu medicine and cough syrup can cause an individual to become drowsy resulting in delayed reactions and ultimately causing automobile accidents on our streets and highways.

There are ways in which we can avoid these types of accidents. Prior to operating an automobile or motor vehicle if you are taking prescription or over the counter drugs you should do the following:

• If you are on medications consult a doctor or a pharmacist to learn about the side effects
• You should never take more than the recommended dose
• You should always read the directions and warning labels
• Never mix alcohol or drugs with your prescription
• Never mix other medications without consulting a doctor or pharmacist
• You should always be able to recognize these symptoms prior to operating a motor vehicle

When we get behind the wheel of a car most of us are aware of the dangers of operating a motor vehicle and we take necessary precautions when driving. There are many factors in which victims that have been injured in a car accident in Maryland, can't control. For instance, you can't control those individuals who decide to get behind a wheel of a car while intoxicated and/or impaired.

While you can never plan to be involved in a car accident it can happen to anyone at anytime. No matter how cautious you are there are always those individuals that disobey the laws and continue to drive impaired. If you are one of the victims that have been involved in a car accident in Maryland due to the negligence of an impaired driver, contact our Maryland car accident lawyers today. The consultation is free and we don't get paid unless we win your claim.

Interesting statistics throughout the state of MD below:
Maryland Car Accident Statistics by Counties
Maryland Car Accident Statistics

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