I Didn’t Wear My Seat belt, Am I Negligent in Maryland?

• “Failure to wear a seatbelt in Marland is not considered contributory negligence. While not wearing a seatbelt is dangerous and a misdemeanor traffic violation, it does not contribute to the claimant’s ability to avoid the accident. In fact, in a Maryland personal injury trial, evidence of seat belt use cannot even be mentioned. Involved in […]”

  Tom R

• “Failure to wear a seatbelt in Marland is not considered contributory negligence. While not wearing a seatbelt is dangerous and a misdemeanor traffic violation, it does not contribute to the claimant’s ability to avoid the accident. In fact, in a Maryland personal injury trial, evidence of seat belt use cannot even be mentioned. Involved in […]”

  Fran M

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Client charged with his second DUI in 2 years.
Result: Charges dropped: State could not prove that client was “driving”

Client charged with speeding (126mph), reckless driving, and negligent driving.
Result: Not guilty on all charges after trial

Client Charged with Possession of Intent to distribute 10 lbs of marijuana
Result: Client received unsupervised PBJ (probation before judgment)

Client initially offered $600 to settle accident case
Result: Case settled for $6,000.00

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