Basic Information About Waldorf, MD Auto Accident Claims
Filing a claim after a Waldorf, Maryland auto accident can seem daunting and confusing. “Where do I start?” is often among the many questions. In this article, the experienced Maryland personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Robert Castro offer some basic information about Waldorf, MD car accident claims, settlements, and lawsuits. Often, the best place to start is to call experienced Maryland car accident attorneys for a free consultation. Call us at (301) 870-1200.
How do I know if I have a claim?
Basically, you have a Maryland car accident claim if you have been injured or have suffered damage to your vehicle or other property. If you have been injured, under Maryland law, you have a RIGHT to make an insurance claim and/or file a personal injury lawsuit. You have a RIGHT to compensation for your injuries and property damage.
What is the process?
Generally, the process starts with an evaluation of your case and claims being made against the insurance carrier for the at-fault party (or parties). Mostly, Maryland auto accident claims are made through the insurance companies involved. Most cases are settled through the insurance process. If there is no insurance, or insufficient insurance, or the case cannot be settled through insurance, then a personal injury lawsuit is filed in Maryland State court.
How long does a Maryland car accident case take to settle?
Some cases can be settled quickly, in as little as a few months. More complex cases, where the injuries are more severe, may take up to a year or more to settle.
Why does it take so long?
To obtain the full and maximum recovery, all of the medical bills and other evidence of damages must be accumulated and submitted to the insurance companies. In severe injury cases, there may be corrective surgeries or rehabilitative therapies that take time to be accomplished. As such, the medical bills/invoices are not even received until months after the accident. So, no settlement can be reached until those healing procedures are finished. If one tries to settle early, it is likely that the settlement will not be full or complete. Importantly, if you settle for a small amount now, there is no going “back for more.” Once a settlement is reached, it is binding and the claim is finished.
Are there any deadlines?
There is a strict three-year deadline by which you have to file your Maryland car accident lawsuit. In terms of filing an insurance claim, the insurance companies should be notified as quickly as possible.
What damages can I recover?
An injured victim can recover compensation for many categories of damages. We have mentioned medical bills above. These damages would include bills for surgeries, ambulance charges, post-hospital medications and therapies, etc. In addition, a victim can recover for lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of normal life, and much more.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost to you until we win. The Law Office of Robert Castro takes Waldorf MD car accident cases on a contingency fee basis.
Contact Waldorf, MD Personal Injury Attorney Robert Castro Today
This article has been provided by the Law Office of Robert Castro. For more information or questions contact our office to speak to an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer at (301) 870-1200. We are Waldorf, MD Personal Injury lawyers. Our address is 2670 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601. We handle auto accidents, dog bites, slip and fall cases, big rig truck and 18-wheeler truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. We have helped clients in Clinton, Maryland, Bowie, Maryland, Greenbelt, Maryland, Landover, Maryland, and in other communities in Southern Maryland.
