Motorcyclists require specialized licenses to operate in Maryland. Get your motorcycle license and take a motorcycle safety class because it could save your life. It also shows you’re a responsible driver, in the event of a crash with another vehicle. It’s also important for motorcyclists to realize that they are virtually invisible to most other […]
Even if your bike only has minor damage, you may still have a strong case for compensation. What is the extent of your injuries? If your bike survived mostly intact but you have severe, life-changing injuries, this will matter in a personal injury case. Here are a few questions that matter when forming a case. […]
The value of motorcycle accidents varies depending on the extent of your injuries We encourage you to contact us for a free and confidential consultation about your motorcycle accident. Generally speaking, the value of your claim involves a calculation of economic damages and non-economic damages. Your economic damages are financial costs and include past and […]
After a motorcycle accident in Maryland, there are certain steps you should follow to get help and protect your rights. First, check yourself over, call 911 to report injuries, and don’t leave the scene of the accident. Exchange contact and insurance information with the other motorists involved in the accident and get contact info from […]
Your semi-truck lawyer will help you start an investigation into who was liable in the crash. If the truck driver themselves is liable and owns and operates their own vehicle, you’ll pursue their insurance company or sue them personally. In most cases, the truck driver works for a company that owns a whole fleet of […]
Maryland has a statute of limitations on personal injury claims, which includes semi-truck accidents. The limit is three years, based on the date of the injury and not the date when you may have reported the accident to the police or insurance company. If you allow the statute of limitations to expire, it is very […]
In terms of the types of damages available, truck accidents are similar to other accidents. However, the total amount of the damages tends to be much higher with truck accidents because they are much more severe than passenger car accidents. Damages fall into two categories: economic and non-economic. Your economic damages include your past medical […]
Trucking companies carry huge insurance policies to cover their drivers in the event of a crash. For them, having a large insurance policy is just part of doing business. Often their policies will be at least $5,000,000. Typically the issue won’t be if there is enough insurance coverage in these cases. The bigger concern is […]
Maryland truck drivers are obligated to follow a set of restrictions known as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). When they fail to follow the rules, this can be used as evidence against them in insurance negotiations and court cases. Truck drivers must stay in compliance with FMCSR guidelines by doing things like: Making […]
The value of your truck accident is found by doing individual calculations on a number of factors. These factors are then added together to determine the total value of your case. Ultimately, the value of your case is established either by an out-of-court settlementor an in-court decision by a judge or jury. This should be […]