Dundalk Car Accident Lawyer

Whether you were in the parking lot of a strip mall on Dundalk Ave. or traveling on I-695, if you were recently in a car accident in Dundalk, Maryland, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and losses. Compensation is available to car accident victims if they sustained bodily injuries, suffered property damage to their vehicle, or lost a loved one in the accident.

Don’t try to manage your car accident claim while recovering from your injuries. Give yourself and your family the time to heal. Call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers. Our Dundalk car accident lawyers can help you with your personal injury claim and fight for the maximum compensation you have suffered. We offer free case assessments to discuss how a Dundalk personal injury lawyer from our team can help you. Call today.

Demand Compensation from the Liable Party in Your Dundalk Car Accident

When pursuing compensation for your Dundalk car accident claim, you must determine all the damages you have suffered. We can help you figure out what to seek in compensation by reviewing your economic and non-economic losses, also known as your financial and general losses, respectively.

When we represent you, Adam fights to get you the compensation you deserve. The legal team with Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers will not overlook or omit any valid expenses and losses. Our goal is to ensure your case is resolved with the best possible outcome for you and your family.

We Will Calculate Your Financial Losses

Economic losses include any financial expense, loss, or debt you now have due to the car accident or your injuries. These losses may include:

• Medical treatment costs
• Mileage costs for traveling to doctor’s appointments if your physician is far from your home
• Costs to repair your vehicle if it was damaged in the accident
• Costs to replace your vehicle if it was totaled in the accident
• The income you lost because you needed to treat or recover from your injuries
• The income you expect to lose because your injuries are long-term or permanent

These are just some of the possible economic damages you could claim. You may have more. We will know the economic damages when we take your case and review the specifics. 

We Will Determine the Financial Value of Your General Losses

Non-economic losses are based on the physical and emotional pain you suffered, so they are more subjective and do not immediately have a monetary value. Our Dundalk car accident lawyers can use formulas accepted by the courts to assign a value to these damages.

General losses may include:

• Pain and suffering
• Losses related to living with a permanent disability, such as vision loss
• Losses related to disfigurement, such as scarring and burn marks
• Diminished quality of life if you lost a sense of independence due to your injuries
• Emotional distress or mental anguish

Other losses may be listed in your compensation demands, depending on how the car accident affected your life personally. 

Do Not Accept the Insurance Company’s Initial Offer

Insurance companies will offer an initial settlement offer after the accident. Though you may be hurting, and money looks tight, we do not recommend accepting it without having our Dundalk car accident lawyers review your case. It is very likely that the offer will not cover all your losses. 

Don’t accept a low settlement—fight back. Know the true value of your case and demand compensation for all your losses. 

Call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers for a free case consultation today. 

Our Dundalk Car Accident Lawyers Will Build Your Case

When you become a client of Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, we will be there for you whenever you have questions or concerns about your case. You can reach us via phone or text anytime, any day, as our team is available 24/7.

Other services we offer include:

• Medical network: We can put you in touch with some of the best doctors and healthcare professionals in the state. 
• Private investigation: We will identify who may be liable for your damages and search for evidence to support your case.
• Legal paperwork: We can fill out and file paperwork on your behalf so that it is accurate and correct.
• Legal representation: Whether at the negotiating table or the court floor, we will represent your case and advocate for your interests.
• Legal guidance and referral: If you ever want advice on a settlement offer or another legal decision, we will be here for you. 

We believe that we achieve outstanding results for our clients when we are in constant communication, our goals are aligned with your recovery, and you are seeing the best possible medical professionals. 

Understand Our Law Firm’s Fee Structure

Our Dundalk car accident lawyers are passionate about fighting for the rights of car accident victims. Since there can be a variety of factors that make your car accident case complicated—hit and run drivers, accidents involving multiple vehicles, and accidents involving government-owned vehicles—we understand the financial stress that can place on you.

At no upfront or out-of-pocket cost, we take on the hard work of building your case by:

• Identifying the at-fault party or parties
• Proving their negligence and liability
• Negotiating a fair financial settlement

We absorb all the expenses of building your case and only receive compensation when we recover a financial award for you. Your case is a priority for every member of our team, so we work hard to ensure you get the compensation you are entitled to recover.

Our Dundalk Car Accident Lawyers Collect Evidence While You Focus on Getting Better

While you recover from your injuries, we get to work preparing your case against the at-fault party. Thankfully, most car accident cases are likely to settle out of court rather than in. However, we will build a strong evidence file for your Dundalk accident that is ready for trial.

To build your case, we must establish negligence, which is often presented as the following four elements: 

• Duty of care: We must first demonstrate that there is a working relationship between the victim and the at-fault party. In the case of car accidents, each party has a legal obligation to operate their vehicles safely while on the road. 
• Breach of duty: The next element is the action or inaction taken by the at-fault party. At some point, the at-fault party deviates from the norm, violates a law, or ignores a recognizable issue. In car accidents, the at-fault driver breaks a traffic law. 
• Causation: Next, we must connect the at-fault driver’s breach to the accident and the victim’s injuries. 
• Damages: Finally, we demonstrate how the accident and the victim’s injuries have impacted their life. We can show how the victim now has physical injuries, personal debts, and trauma as a result of the accident. 

To prove each element requires evidence. The evidence file we build for you will contain the following:

• A copy of your police report, which we obtain for you
• Your medical records and bills from all treatment facilities
• Repair and replacement estimates for your damaged vehicle
• Copies of your financial records to prove your income loss
• Written statements from lay and expert witnesses
• Photos of your injuries and of the accident scene

At Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, we know how hard it can be to recover from the physical and emotional aftermath of a car accident. Our Dundalk car accident attorneys are committed to ensuring you have the time you need to focus on your recovery, so we handle all aspects of evidence collection for you.

Compliance with Maryland’s Statute of Limitations

Your claim does have a legal deadline. Under Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101, you generally have three years to file a lawsuit with the Baltimore County courthouse. If you let this deadline expire, you could lose your right to sue, which could affect your compensation.

When the deadline expires, the courts could bar your lawsuit. Without the threat of a lawsuit, the insurance companies are unlikely to negotiate any further on your settlement. Any damages your settlement from them fails to cover would then be your responsibility to pay. 

However, this doesn’t have to happen if you contact us as soon as possible. With early notice, we can start building your case and file your lawsuit well ahead of time. We can investigate the accident, collect and preserve evidence before it is lost, and obtain witness testimonies before memories fade. 

What Happens if Your Loved One Passes Away Before They Can File?

In worst-case scenarios, car accident victims are unable to fight for justice due to suffering severe, fatal injuries. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal Dundalk car accident, please accept our sincere condolences. Please know that you and your family have legal options. Should your loved one pass away before being able to take civil action, you may be able to do so on their behalf. 

In a wrongful death action, you could pursue damages for:

• Funeral expenses
• Loss of financial support from your loved one
• Inherited medical debt from your loved one
• Emotional damages, such as loss of companionship and parental guidance

Our Dundalk wrongful death lawyers can handle several duties on your behalf while you cope with your significant loss.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

While every crash is unique, certain patterns and behaviors consistently contribute to collisions on the road. Below are some of the most common causes:

Distracted Driving

One of the leading causes of accidents today, distracted driving includes any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from the road. This can range from texting and talking on the phone to eating, adjusting the radio, or using in-car navigation systems. Even a momentary lapse in attention can lead to a serious crash.

Speeding

Driving over the posted speed limit or too fast for road conditions significantly increases the risk of losing control, reduces reaction time, and makes collisions more severe. Speeding is particularly dangerous in bad weather, heavy traffic, or around curves and intersections.

Driving Under the Influence

Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs, whether illegal substances or prescription medications, can severely affect a driver’s judgment, coordination, and reaction time. DUI-related accidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities.

Reckless or Aggressive Driving

Behaviors such as tailgating, weaving between lanes, failing to yield, or road rage can cause unpredictable and hazardous situations. These actions show a disregard for traffic laws and the safety of others on the road.

Weather Conditions

Rain, fog, ice, and snow can make roads slippery and reduce visibility. Drivers who fail to adjust their speed and driving behavior in inclement weather often cause preventable accidents.

Failure to Obey Traffic Laws

Running red lights, rolling through stop signs, illegal turns, and ignoring yield signs are frequent causes of collisions, particularly at intersections. These violations often result from impatience or inattention.

Vehicle Defects or Poor Maintenance

Mechanical issues, like brake failure, tire blowouts, or steering malfunctions, can lead to accidents. In some cases, these defects are due to a lack of maintenance, while others may stem from manufacturer negligence.

Poor Road Conditions

Cracked pavement, potholes, lack of signage, and poorly designed roadways can contribute to accidents. In such cases, a government entity or contractor may share liability if they failed to maintain safe driving conditions.

See Why Previous Clients Recommend Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers

When they talk about their experience with our client-focused team, clients we have helped in the past say the following:

• Michelle Barr: “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! There are not enough words in the world to describe my highest recommendation for the Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers…if you’re looking for legal representation on any personal injury situation, you should absolutely, unequivocally, and without a doubt—call the Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers!”
• Vernon Fuller: “I would like to thank Adam…and the rest of the team from the Law Offices of Adam M Smallow for the hard work and dedication with my auto accident! I would highly recommend them to anyone that wants a…team that works very hard for you and is very understanding!”

Attorney Adam M. Smallow never stops fighting for people just like you who were injured by someone else’s negligence. Our client reviews page is packed with testimonials like these from satisfied previous clients.

Let Our Dundalk Car Accident Lawyers Help You Build Your Case

If you are facing financial setbacks due to injuries you sustained in a car accident, a Dundalk car accident lawyer from Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers can help you fight for compensation. 

Contact us for a free case evaluation and learn how our team can help you go From Hurt to Help® in your car accident case. You may be entitled to financial recovery, and we want to help you fight for it. Call today.