Victims of car accidents here in Calvert County, Maryland, are entitled by law to seek compensation for their injuries, for expenses, and for any property damage (like damage to their car). Most cases settle through insurance claims but some must go to trial in the Maryland Circuit Courts. Whether settled through negotiations with insurance companies or litigated in court, victims benefit enormously from hiring top-tier Maryland auto accident attorneys to handle their case. There are several reasons for this. These reasons are discussed below in this article provided by the auto accident lawyers at the Law Office of Robert Castro. Contact us using our contact page or by calling us at (301) 870-1200. We have offices in Waldorf, Maryland.

Affordability

Despite common misconceptions, hiring trusted Maryland personal injury attorneys is affordable. At the Law Office of Robert Castro, we handle Maryland car accident cases on a contingency fee basis. We charge no attorneys’ fees unless we get a settlement or verdict. In other words, it costs nothing to hire us.

When we are successful, our attorneys’ fee is paid from the settlement/verdict. The fee is a percentage — about one-third — of the settlement/verdict. Even when considering the contingency fee, hiring knowledgeable Maryland auto accident lawyers is still more than affordable since, most often, the skills of the attorneys result in a settlement or verdict that far exceeds what a do-it-yourselfer might be able to achieve.

Understanding Maryland car accident law

One reason it is important to hire Maryland personal injury attorneys is that they know the car accident law. To obtain a settlement or verdict, victims must prove the four elements of negligence. During settlement negotiations with insurance representatives, those representatives must be convinced that the elements of negligence CAN be proven if the case goes to trial. If the representatives are not convinced, then there will be no settlement. Proving the elements of negligence can be difficult for people without legal training. Further, the insurance companies have no reason to help a victim prove his or her case.

Understanding the facts of the case

Another reason for hiring good Maryland auto accident lawyers is that they will understand the facts of the case and will be able to relate those facts to the law. For example, what does it mean for a settlement or a verdict if there are tire skid marks at the scene of the accident? What does it mean if there are NO skid marks? Good car accident lawyers know that the answer to these questions impacts proof of legal issues like duty, breach of duty, and causation.

Negotiation and litigation skills

As noted, most Maryland car accident cases settle through insurance claims. The process involves negotiating with the insurance company representatives. There is a lot of skill needed for those negotiations. Good Maryland auto accident lawyers have those skills.

Further, good Maryland car accident lawyers know when to recommend a settlement and when to say “no.” An insurance settlement must be fair, just, and fully compensate the victims for the injuries and damages suffered. If the settlement offered does not offer FULL compensation, the answer must be “no.”

While negotiating with insurance company representatives, good personal injury lawyers are simultaneously preparing to file a court case. Many of the facts used to help with negotiations are also the facts that will win a jury trial. Knowing this and preparing for trial are part of the good litigation skills that victims obtain when hiring talented Maryland car accident lawyers.

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.