Personal Injury Lawyer Maryland

Every personal injury attorney charges different rates. Some Maryland personal injury lawyers may require you to put a retainer down. Others will be willing to work with you on contingency fee basis. Our firm never requires clients to cover the costs that arise as we pursue their case, nor do we require our clients to put down a retainer fee. We understand that money may be tight during this difficult time, and there is no guarantee that your case will be successful. You should not have to put your own money on the line to hold the at-fault party responsible.

For this reason, we cover all expenses related to pursuing your personal injury lawsuit. If we win your case, a previously agreed-upon percentage of your winnings will cover our attorney's fees. Depending on the complexities of your case, this amount could be anywhere from 20% to 40%. The exact amount will vary on a case-by-case basis. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. This means there is little to no risk to you when you contact a Maryland personal injury attorney for help.

The state’s personal injury statute of limitations can be found under Maryland Statute §5–109. This sets the maximum out of time you have to file your personal injury lawsuit. According to the law, injury victims have up to three years after the accident to file their case. Unfortunately, if your lawsuit is not filed before time runs out, you will no longer have the right to pursue your case in Maryland civil courts. However, it is not only the personal injury statute of limitations you need to prepare for. If you are hoping to recover a portion of your damages through an insurance claim, the amount of time you have to file your claim with the insurance company could be even less.

Many insurance companies require claims to be filed within 30 days of the accident. If you do not file your claim before this deadline, the insurance company may refuse to settle your case. Furthermore, the statute of limitations is not always cut and dry. For minors and individuals dealing with delayed diagnosis, the statute of limitation's deadline may be extended. If you hope to protect your right to pursue your case at trial, make sure you have an experienced personal injury lawyer working for you. This way, you do not need to worry about missing crucial deadlines and being denied fair compensation.

From car accident cases to medical malpractice, there are certain steps you should take regardless of the personal injury matter. Many injury victims overlook this first step, but you should contact the authorities after any accident or incident to ensure you get medical attention and an accident report. Then be sure to collect evidence at the scene if possible. This information can be invaluable to your case. Afterward, contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss the accident and discover what legal options you have.

Personal injury claims can be complex processes. Every person's case is different. However, most personal injury claims begin with the injury victim contacting a reputable lawyer for help. From there, your personal injury attorney will take over the legal details of your case. This will free up your time and energy to devote to recuperating from your injuries, spending time with your family, and beginning to rebuild your life after experiencing a traumatic event.

After hiring a lawyer, an investigation into the cause of your accident will commence. We will carefully review the details of your case and gather compelling evidence to prove that someone else is responsible for causing your accident and resulting injuries. Here is where cases can often get a little more complex. If the liable party has insurance coverage, you may be able to file a claim with their insurance provider. However, if the liable party does not have insurance coverage or the contributory negligence doctrine applies, you may need to consider filing a claim with your own insurance provider if you have no-fault coverage, or prepare to file a personal injury lawsuit in Maryland civil courts. Keep in mind that most personal injury cases are settled out of court.

Even if you can obtain an insurance settlement offer, it may not fully cover your damages. In this case, you would need to move forward with a lawsuit to recoup the entirety of your damages. You can avoid going to trial by settling with the liable party outside of court. However, going to trial is often the best way to recover every loss and ensure the liable party is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. You can find out more about which path your personal injury case might take when your attorney reviews the specific circumstances of your case.