FAQs About Auto Accident Settlements in Waldorf, Maryland
Been injured in a car accident in Waldorf, MD? Searching for a Personal Injury Attorney near me? Call us here at the Law Office of Robert Castro.
Under Maryland law, you have an absolute right to file an insurance claim and/or begin personal injury litigation if you have been injured in a Waldorf, MD auto accident. There is some time after the accident to begin the process of seeking compensation for injuries and property damage. But, do not delay. In Maryland, the absolute deadline — legally called a “statute of limitations” — for injuries caused by an MD auto accident is three years from when the crash or wreck occurred. The same deadline applies for the families of a loved one killed in such an accident. Failure to file by the deadline means, generally, that your lawsuit will be dismissed and you will not be able to receive the compensation to which you are entitled. We are Maryland Personal Injury and Maryland Auto Accident attorneys providing legal services for communities in Southern Maryland including:
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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about recovering compensation for Maryland vehicle accidents:
What Compensation Can I Recover?
If it is proven under Maryland auto accident law that the other driver is at fault, then the victim can recover compensation for any and all damages and injury. This can include compensation for medical bills, surgeries, ambulance charges, post-hospital medications and therapies, emotional and mental injuries, lost wages/earnings, pain and suffering, disfigurement, loss of normal life and much more.
What is the Process?
Generally, after healing has begun, the first step is generally to gather information and evidence. This is needed to evaluate the strength of the case and identify any and all parties who might be responsible. The driver who caused the MD auto accident is going to be “at fault,” but there may be others who are responsible.
Generally, the next step is to identify all of the insurance carriers who might have responsibility for covering claims and injuries. Negotiations then begin with them to see if a fair and just settlement can be reached. Negotiations will not necessarily begin immediately since all of the medical bills and expenses and repair estimates must be gathered before it can be determined what the fair and just settlement is. Eventually, it may be necessary to file auto accident litigation in Maryland.
How Long Does it Take?
Depending on the facts of the case, a settlement can be reached within months. Naturally, complicated cases or cases with severe injuries take longer.
What About Attorneys’ Fees? How Much Does it Cost?
The Law Office of Robert Castro generally takes Waldorf MD personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means, unless we recover compensation for you, you pay nothing. Call or contact us for details.
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 lawyer at (301) 870-1200. We are Southern MD Personal Injury Lawyers. Our address is: 2670 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601.
