If you’ve suffered a personal injury in Maryland, it’s crucial to understand how long you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations is a legal time limit imposed by the state, and it determines how long plaintiffs have to bring their claims to court. If you don’t file before the statute of limitations, it can stop you from getting the compensation that you deserve. What should you know about Maryland’s statute of limitations?

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Maryland is one of just five jurisdictions across the United States that relies on contributory negligence instead of comparative negligence in personal injury and car accident cases. This can make it more complicated to receive the compensation that you deserve after an accident, but it does not mean that it is impossible. What is contributory negligence in personal injury cases?

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Personal injury cases can be complex, especially when it comes to navigating insurance claims and working with insurance companies. Your insurance company can help you to cover the cost of treatments and fight for you. However, they can also work against you and fight to pay out as little as possible. What should you understand about the role of insurance companies in your personal injury case?

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A car accident can disrupt your life entirely and leave you struggling to recover, work your job, and live a normal daily life. When you are focused on other things, like your health, it can be easy to let other things fall by the wayside, like potentially pursuing the damages that you need to assist with recovery. Even if you don’t have permanent, life-altering injuries, there are still reasons to consider calling an attorney after a car accident.

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If you have been hurt, it can be overwhelming sorting through your options to recover damages. Unfortunately, there are many other things that can complicate your personal injury case. One such thing is pre-existing conditions. If you have pre-existing conditions, you might be concerned that they will outright prevent you from being able to get compensation for the injuries that you received during an accident. Here is what you should understand about personal injury law and pre-existing conditions.

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There is no question that the aftermath of a car accident can be an overwhelming time for anyone. The process is even more stressful when an injury is sustained as a result of the crash. Even still, the immediate aftermath and the days following an accident are among the most important times throughout the entire experience when it comes to seeking the recovery you deserve. As such, let’s take a look at a few mistakes to avoid in the aftermath of your car accident.

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Earlier this year, we published a blog post all about proving your innocence after a car crash. The advice in that blog was centered around gathering evidence that displayed that the other driver involved was the one at fault. However, the scope of personal injury cases extends well beyond car accidents. As such, we’re circling back and offering a few tips for gathering evidence to support your slip and fall case. 

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While they are quite similar, there are a few key differences between personal injury cases and medical malpractice cases. If you are preparing to file a lawsuit or insurance claim in the aftermath of an injury, you will want to be sure you have a firm grasp of these distinctions.

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After being involved in an auto crash, you may find yourself in the difficult situation in which the at-fault driver’s insurance company is claiming that you are the one responsible for causing the crash. You deserve compensation for any damages or injuries sustained after your crash, so what can you do to protect yourself and ensure that you aren’t handed the blame for an incident that you did not cause?

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After you fall victim to a personal injury, whether it be through a car crash or any other sort of situation, it only makes sense that you will want to start gauging how much compensation you will likely receive. Personal injuries can have serious effects on our ability to stay employed and medical treatment isn’t exactly cheap. As such, there is something to be said for trying to get peace of mind during this time of uncertainty. In truth, it is quite tricky to estimate the value of a personal injury case when it is still early in the process. If you are still in the midst of receiving treatment and a timeline for recovery hasn’t been established just yet, it may be difficult to provide a 100% accurate value. Even still, it is worth observing what you do know as you begin to plan for your future throughout your case and after it. Here are the facts we recommend observing early on in your personal injury case as you attempt to estimate its value. 

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