Should I Hire a Waldorf, MD Car Accident Lawyer if My Accident Was Minor?

Yes. First, you do not really know whether your accident was “minor” or not. Even low-speed accidents can cause whiplash, internal injuries, damage to the brain, and other dangerous medical conditions. Sometimes symptoms do not manifest for days or even weeks. So, was your accident a “minor” accident? You need to be evaluated by doctors and medical professionals to ensure that there have been no injuries that have not yet manifested. Experienced and dedicated Maryland auto accident lawyers can help with this process and ensure that all of your injuries and medical bills are included in your claim for compensation.

Further, even with so-called “minor” accidents, the insurance companies try to pay as little as they possibly can. When you hire excellent Maryland auto accident lawyers, you are telling the insurance company that you will not be taken advantage of. Hiring a Waldorf, Maryland car accident lawyer significantly increases your chances of getting FULL compensation for your injuries, no matter how “minor” or severe the injuries. Plus, good Maryland personal injury lawyers know the complexities of dealing with insurance companies, know how to best present your case, and have the skills to negotiate for “top dollars.”

Car accident lawyers can do this because of their training, education, and experience. An insurance representative might argue that there is no compensation for lost wages/income in a “minor” accident case. You might believe that, but your experienced auto accident lawyers know better. Maryland law allows for the recovery of lost wages/earnings in an accident case. Time away from work is generally necessary for recuperation and the return to full health. It may only be a couple of days of lost work time for a “minor” accident, but the value of those days in terms of wages/earnings is compensable.

Seasoned and top-tier car accident attorneys also help maximize your recovery in other ways including:

• Explaining your legal rights so you understand
• Talking to the insurance companies so you don’t have to
• Being with you when you have to talk to the insurance company
• Gathering evidence like talking to witnesses, treating medical care providers, collecting medical bills, repair invoices, etc. — necessary for the insurance claim while also “setting the stage” for litigation if an insurance settlement cannot be reached
• Seeking experts if needed to help prove liability — like a medical professional for factual and legal questions related to injury causation
• Applying legal skills, training, and experience on the question of legal liability — for example, does the other driver have any potentially valid defenses to the claim?
• Watching and calendaring schedules and deadlines — there is, for example, a strict deadline by which a Maryland car accident lawsuit must be filed in the Maryland courts

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.