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Waldorf, MD Auto Accidents: What if My Car Accident Was Caused by an Out-of-State Driver?

In Waldorf, Maryland, you have a right to make an insurance claim or file a personal injury case if you have been injured in an auto accident, even if the accident was caused by an out-of-state driver. This kind of situation is not uncommon, since Maryland borders the District of Columbia and various densely populated parts of Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. If this has happened to you and you have suffered injuries here in Waldorf, Maryland — or any other part of Southern Maryland — contact us here at the Law Office of Robert Castro. Our number is (301) 705-5137. We are experienced and top-tier Maryland car and auto accident attorneys with extensive experience. Just as importantly, we know how to bring insurance claims and initiate litigation against out-of-state drivers if that is necessary.

Making Insurance Claims

If there is an auto accident in and around Charles County, MD, the parties involved are required to stop and exchange contact and insurance information. The police must also be called and a police report is prepared. As a result, the innocent victim injured by an out-of-state at-fault driver will have information about their insurance carrier. Consequently, making an insurance claim is generally not too difficult. This is partly because most large insurance carriers offer insurance policies in many states and regions in the country. Thus, they are familiar with the legal requirements in many different states and are bound by the laws of any state where they offer insurance products. Further, generally, insurance coverage for auto accidents cannot be limited by the location of the accident (at least if the accident occurs somewhere in the United States).

For these reasons, an insurance claim proceeds in the “normal” manner. A claim is made, an investigation is undertaken, evidence of injury and damages is provided (like medical bills), negotiations are conducted and, often, a settlement is offered. If the claim cannot be settled, then personal injury litigation is started.

Starting Maryland Auto Accident Litigation

With injuries caused by an out-of-state at-fault driver, starting personal injury litigation is a bit more complex. But, as noted, experienced and proven Maryland car and auto accident attorneys can get the case filed and prosecuted. The first question is which court? If the injuries exceed $75,000, then one choice is to sue in a Maryland federal District Court. Another option is to sue here in Maryland in our State Courts. Either way, the next task is to bring the at-fault drive into and under the jurisdiction of the court. There are many methods of doing this. Maryland has legal rules whereby out-of-state at-fault drivers can be sued here. This can be tricky and one reason you need to hire Maryland auto accident lawyers to handle your case. Once the out-of-state driver is brought under the jurisdiction of the court, the case proceeds to trial and verdict.

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.

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