Maryland Personal Injury Attorney

How Our Firm Helps Injury Victims in Maryland and Nationwide

The Goldwater Law Firm is highly recognized and award-winning. We have a strong reputation for ensuring accident victims get the money they may qualify for. Thanks to strategic partnerships with law firm partners across the country, including in Maryland, we help victims in all 50 states.

Our law firm partners put clients first and fight for the compensation they need. They understand this is a difficult time for victims and provide compassionate support while aggressively pursuing a payout in their case. Like our team, our co-counsels believe in holding at-fault parties accountable for the harm they cause.

We have a robust network of experts and other resources our law firm partners can use to develop a strong case for fair compensation. They also work based on contingency. If you hire one of our law firm partners, you will not pay upfront expenses or fees. You only pay when the case closes, and they secure a payout for you.

Our Co-Counsels Handle Many Types of Negligence Injury Cases

The Goldwater Law Firm’s law firm partners can help you navigate a wide range of traffic accident claims. This could include:

Car Accidents

Car crashes often occur because of driver negligence, including speeding, distracted driving, failing to yield, or violating other traffic laws. Under Maryland law, the at-fault driver is responsible for any damages that victims incur.

Truck Accidents

Tractor-trailer collisions could involve traffic law violations, driver fatigue, improper loading, or equipment failure. In Maryland, the trucking company is often liable if negligence, such as driver error, a violation of federal trucking regulations, or poor maintenance, caused the crash.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often occur because other drivers fail to see motorcyclists, misjudge their speed, or break traffic laws. Like other types of collisions, victims must have clear proof to show that the other party caused the accident and is entirely at fault.

What If There Is Shared Fault in a Maryland Traffic Accident Case?

To recover money after a Maryland accident, the victim must prove they were not even one percent at fault. This is because the state follows a strict contributory negligence rule. Your attorney will understand this and how it could affect your case.

This strict rule could significantly affect your case by making it impossible to recover compensation if the at-fault party can show you contributed to the accident or your injuries in any way.

This is why having an attorney on your side is so important. Without one, the insurance company could take advantage of you and trick you into saying something that might jeopardize your case.

What Are Some Common Injuries and Required Treatments for Accident Victims?

An accident victim could suffer almost any type of injury. The severities and prognoses differ widely. Some of the most serious injuries suffered include:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injury (with or without paralysis)
• Amputations
• Severe burns
• Internal injuries
• Multiple, complex fractures
• Crush injuries
• Permanent vision or hearing loss
• Facial or skull fractures
• Wrongful death

Maryland has several Level I trauma centers equipped to provide the highest level of care for critically injured patients. These centers are generally verified based on criteria set by the American College of Surgeons.

According to the Maryland Trauma Network, the Level I and II facilities in Maryland include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore
• Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore
• Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center ​
• University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo
• Sinai Hospital in Baltimore
• Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, in Bethesda

What Are the Recoverable Damages in an Injury Claim or Lawsuit?

The potentially recoverable damages in a personal injury case depend on the injuries, costs, and losses experienced. Each case is different, and a significantly different settlement payout or court award could result.

In most cases, the following damages are often recoverable:

• Medical expenses for current and future care and support needs
• Lost income for time missed working
• Loss of earning ability if the victim cannot return to their job
• Property damage repairs or replacement
• Pain and suffering
• Anxiety, depression, or other emotional distress
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• Other intangible losses

Our co-counsels can also seek compensation for families when a victim dies from their injuries. This could include funeral and burial costs, loss of income, loss of services, and more.

How Our Law Firm Partners Build Strong Personal Injury Cases in Maryland

The key to recovering maximum compensation for your injuries is to have a compelling case. You want an attorney on your side who has the knowledge and resources to develop a robust case that convinces the insurance adjuster or a jury to award a fair payout. Some of the steps your attorney will take to build this case could include:

• Gathering Evidence: Collecting accident reports, witness statements, photos from the scene, and surveillance footage
• Obtaining Medical Records: Securing all medical documentation, including diagnoses, treatments, and prognosis, to support injury claims
• Consulting With Experts: Hiring accident reconstruction experts and medical specialists to provide testimony on the cause of the accident and the extent of injuries
• Interviewing Witnesses: Identifying and interviewing witnesses to corroborate the version of events and establish the other party’s liability
• Examining Insurance Policies: Evaluating available insurance coverage, including the at-fault driver’s policy and your own underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage

Once they have the evidence necessary, they will take steps to secure compensation for you. This could include:

• Negotiating with the insurer to reach a fair resolution before considering litigation
• If necessary, filing a lawsuit
• Preparing the case for trial by organizing evidence, preparing witnesses, and developing arguments for court

What Is the Deadline for Filing a Maryland Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-101, you only have three years from your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Maryland. If you do not file within this time frame, you may lose the right to pursue a legal case in court. You want to act quickly to enlist a personal injury lawyer after your accident for several reasons, including:

• You must meet this deadline or risk recovering nothing.
• Your attorney will protect your rights from unfair tactics.
• The legal team will preserve evidence in your case.
• You can focus entirely on healing while they handle your case.