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 Read More

What is Contributory Negligence? Maryland is one of only five jurisdictions in the United States that uses this standard. In a nutshell, if you were involved in a Maryland car accident and you fell below the “standard of care” (and were even the slightest bit at fault or negligent), you are completely barred from recovery. Read More

Yes, you are entitled to do that. In fact, it is beneficial to settle your Maryland property damage claim quickly. This will allow you to focus more on your Maryland injury case and get the medical treatment that you need. If your Maryland car accident was serious and your car was totaled, make sure all Read More

Should I Speak To The Insurance Adjuster? The simple answer: no. I recommend that to everyone to consult with a Maryland personal injury lawer BEFORE you sign any forms, speak to the adjuster, etc..The adjuster works for the other driver’s insurance carrier. He or she is trying to protect the bottom line of their company. Read More

Maryland Contingency Fee–What Is It? The majority (if not all) Maryland injury lawyers take personal injury cases on “contingency.” Have you seen all those ads that say “NO FEE UNLESS WE RECOVER?” Simply put, the lawyer doesn’t get paid unless you do. This model makes a lot of sense because it motivates the attorney to Read More

As many of you might already know, PIP (short for personal injury protection) is no fault is car insurance covering medical bills, lost wages and other expenses incurred in a Maryland auto collision. Regardless of fault or cause of collision, Maryland PIP allows claims for the insured vehicle’s owner, passengers, family members dwelling with the Read More

Quick answer: Every Maryland auto policy must carry at least $30,000 per person and $60,000 per accident in bodily injury liability plus $15,000 in property damage under Md. Code, Transp. § 17-103(b). It also automatically includes PIP and uninsured motorist coverage — with the UM limit equal to your liability limit — unless the first Read More

As a Maryland personal injury attorney and accident lawyer, I see countless people struggle when their car is totaled because of an accident. The solution: Gap Insurance. Here is a quick guide to help you purchase Maryland Gap Insurance. A car depreciates soon after you inhale that new car smell. As soon as you drive Read More