Automobile accidents can disrupt the lives of all involved parties — especially you, the claimant, or known as the not-at-fault claimant.
An injury can cause a number of unexpected life events – such as: loss of enjoyment of life, inability to maintain the same standard of life, and even negatively impact your economical status. Injuries have a long term impact on a person’s life, it is important to understand when you might not be at fault but still have to suffer the consequences.
An example of clear liability claim or case is when a automobile driver is rear-ended. If the driver of the vehicle suffers injuries it is important to ask a few questions:
- Was he or she transported from the scene of the accident?
- What damages did your vehicle suffer?
- Did you make any statements to anyone after the collision?
- Did the other driver make any statements against your story?
- Did they admit fault?
- Is there a police a report?
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Being properly compensated for any injuries cause by another motorist is necessary – especially when the injuries are long-term and catastrophic, if not fatal. All states use some form of comparative negligence law that evaluates the actions of all drivers involved in a mishap. While most states either use the more contemporary pure comparative negligence law, others still opt to use modified comparative negligence law that bars an injured driver from being compensated for injuries if they have over 50% fault assignment or their percentage is greater than the opposing negligent driver. However, there are still a few states that implement the contributory negligence standard holding that a driver who has any comparative fault percentage is barred from filing any type of legal action against another motorist, even if that level is only 1%. While this is now considered a Draconian law in most of the United States, Maryland still uses this standard, which makes it extremely difficult to establish standing for an accident claim without an experienced and aggressive Maryland attorney representing the case.
Determining fault is not scientific by an stretch, and many times the testimony of drivers, passengers, and witnesses can establish a fact of no fault. Only accidents of total fault deem the victim driver eligible for injury compensation, and having a Maryland car accident lawyer on the case immediately can make the difference between being properly compensated or not being compensated at all.
Accidents involving commercial vehicles can be even more strongly defended, especially when a shipping company or a tractor -trailer rig is involved. Insurance company attorneys hammer away at the injured claimant in all court proceedings regarding fault, and it is vital to have an experienced personal injury lawyer as a professional negotiator for your side of the testimony.
The complexities of Maryland accident law are such that it is always essential to retain an experienced and comprehensive Maryland lawyer like the legal professionals at Silber Law personal injury lawyer in Rockville and Frederick. The Maryland lawyer you choose can make a difference.
Silber Law is that difference maker for thorough legal representation.
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