What Types of Compensation is Available to Hagerstown Auto Accident Victims?
In a Maryland auto accident injury case, you are entitled to seek certain compensation from the responsible driver to aid in your recovery and ensure your continued physical and financial well-being. Maryland victims may be able to receive money for:
- Medical bills. Costs associated with treating the injuries sustained in the accident can be compensated. This includes hospital stays, surgery, medications, therapies, and more. There are a number of sources of compensation for car accident injuries in Maryland.
- Future medical bills. In some cases, the injuries will require the victim to receive care well into the future. Victims can obtain compensation to provide for the costs associated with this expected future care.
- Past and Future Lost wages and benefits. Many times, car accident injuries will cause a victim to miss work and lose needed income. In some cases, the injury will prevent a person from returning to work entirely. Victims may obtain compensation to help make up for these lost wages.
- Property loss. Property that was lost or damaged in the accident can be repaired or replaced.
- Pain and suffering. Auto accidents can cause both severe physical and emotional pain, and the courts can award money based on this type of suffering.
Please see our Hagerstown Maryland Personal Injury Video Library for more information.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Experienced Hagerstown Auto Accident Attorney Bruce Poole
The experienced auto accident legal team at the Poole Law Group want to help you understand and protect your rights. Our tenacious lawyers are prepared to be your advocate from the moment you retain our services all the way through a trial if necessary.
No Maryland auto accident victim should be forced to bear the burdens of accident injuries alone. Call our Hagerstown or Frederick office today at 301-790-3600 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we may be able to help.
Call the Poole Law Group today to learn more about how we can help: 301-790-3600
Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer When the Other Car Driver Was at Fault?
You are not required to hire an attorney after a car accident, under any circumstances. However, many car accident victims retain legal representation so they can focus on recovery after a car accident. While you are never required to hire an attorney, you do have the right to to hire one at any time during the process.
When the other driver is shown to be at fault, you will need to make an insurance claim. Maryland insurance law can be a bit complicated; our state abides by contributory negligence laws, meaning that if you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, your claim may be in jeopardy.
While no attorney can guarantee a particular outcome, your Maryland car accident attorney will help you gather evidence from the crash to prove the other driver’s negligence, file your insurance claim, and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf. This not only improves your odds of fair financial compensation, but it allows you to focus on recovery after your car accident.
Read more: Protect Yourself When Insurance Companies Dispute Your Personal Injury Claim in Maryland
How Do I Choose the Right Car Accident Lawyer for My Case?
When choosing a car accident lawyer, be sure to do your research. You will want to hire a personal injury lawyer with multiple years of experience and stellar reviews. It goes without saying that you should avoid hiring a lawyer with bar complaints or license suspensions. Additionally, when choosing a lawyer to represent you, you should feel comfortable talking to them.
If you are speaking with other attorneys, you need to ask how many jury and bench trials they have undertaken and won. It means all the difference in how the defendant insurer will value your case whether for settlement or trial. Attorney Bruce Poole has been practicing for over 38 years and has over 100 successful jury and bench trials to his credit.
Curious to know if we’re the right fit? Call the Poole Law Group to see how we can help: 301-790-3600.
When Should I Consider Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer?
While there is no hard-and-fast rule for when you need to hire a car accident lawyer, we recommend speaking to an attorney if any of the following conditions apply in your case:
- You and/or a loved one has sustained a physical injury from the motor vehicle accident
- Your case involved multiple defendants and/or lines of insurance
- You were hit by a commercial vehicle or rideshare vehicle (Uber, Lyft, taxi, etc.)
- The other driver is contesting liability
- Your insurance company is refusing to pay, or taking a long time to resolve your case
Even if your car accident claim seems relatively straightforward, it’s always a good idea to contact a Maryland car accident attorney to understand your legal options.
Call the Poole Law Group to see how we can help: 301-790-3600.
Will My Car Accident Claim Go to Court?
We will not know if your car accident case is destined for court until we pursue a claim with your insurance company, file a lawsuit, and receive a settlement offer. If the insurance company does not promptly offer a full, fair settlement, your car accident attorney should be prepared to take your claim to court.
Are you tired of battling with your insurance company, call the Poole Law Group to learn how we can help: 301-790-3600.
