Category Archives: Car Accident
Can the Insurance Company Refuse to Pay Because I Wasn’t Wearing My Seatbelt?
In a word, no. Maryland is one of about 30 states that reject the so-called seatbelt defense. If you are injured in a motor vehicle crash caused by someone else, you should be allowed to recover monetary compensation without regard to whether you had your seatbelt on at the time. Here’s how insurance companies… Read More »
Proving Liability After an Auto Accident
Maryland is among a very small number of states that do not allow an injury victim to recover compensation if they share any of the blame for their injuries. This concept is called “contributory negligence,” and it is a dying policy that most states have long rejected. However, for the time being, it’s the… Read More »
The Truth About Litigation Financing
Perhaps you’ve been involved in an auto accident and you need money right away to help you get back on your feet. Maybe your car is broken and you need to get it fixed, but you can’t wait for the insurance company to make the repairs. This type of problem is very common after… Read More »
Picking the Right Attorney to Handle Your Car Accident Case
These days, it seems every attorney is advertising every sort of practice. Perhaps it’s the increased competition in the market, or perhaps the Internet just allows attorneys to advertise more efficiently. Whatever the case may be, you’ve probably seen the big national firms advertising in your local hometown. Maybe it’s late night television, or… Read More »
Maryland Auto Accident Statistics
Every year, thousands of Maryland residents and visitors are involved in motor vehicle crashes. If you’re injured due to someone else’s careless or inattentive driving, you have options. You don’t have to face high medical bills, lost income, and financial hardship on your own. An experienced local auto accident lawyer in Columbia and Glen… Read More »
Know What to Carry – Understand Maryland’s Auto Insurance Requirements
A lot of consumers think they understand what they are buying when they purchase car insurance. But then again, there is a lot of misinformation out there, especially from savvy insurance agents looking for a big commission. Here is a quick and simple explanation of Maryland’s auto insurance requirements, and just what you get… Read More »