Glen Burnie Car Accident Lawyer

If you suffered injuries from a collision in Glen Burnie, you may be entitled to compensation for everything you have lost. Your injuries may leave you with mountains of medical debt, little to no income while you recover, and impair your quality of life, but our Glen Burnie car accident lawyer can help you. We can explain your rights to compensation, holding those responsible for the accident accountable for your injuries and losses.

At Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers strive to offer services above and beyond those of other firms. We begin with a complimentary, risk-free case assessment. If you like what you hear, we can take it from there. Call us and learn more about going From Hurt to Help® today.

What Can Our Glen Burnie Car Accident Attorneys Do for You?

You have the right to hire an attorney who will represent your interests and take the lead in your case. A lawyer from our firm will investigate the circumstances of the accident, gather evidence, communicate with all those involved, and more. We will: 

Investigate Your Car Accident

Following the car accident, you may not know who or what caused your accident when it occurred. We have the resources to investigate the accident and establish negligence. To secure compensation for your injuries and losses, we must be able to show these four elements exist in your case: 

• Duty of care: We must establish the relationship between you and the other party, and that they have an obligation to ensure your safety and health. For car accidents, all drivers on the road have a legal obligation to follow traffic laws and abide by common driving practices.  
• Breach of duty: Once we establish the working relationship, we then show how the other party deviated from their obligation. If another driver caused your accident, they might have been intoxicated, drowsy, distracted, speeding, or reckless. 
• Causation: We must then connect the driver’s actions or inactions to the accident and your subsequent injuries. When a driver breaks the law or makes ill-advised decisions behind the wheel, we can use evidence of this to hold them liable.
• Damages: Finally, we must show how you have been hurt. Legally referred to as damages, we must show how you have incurred financial debt, physical pain and injury, and the emotional trauma you now live with. These damages can all be sought as financial compensation. 

One of our first steps will be to obtain the police report of your collision so that we can begin our own investigation. We will also: 

• Visit the accident site to collect physical evidence, such as skid marks
• Speak with your doctors about your prognosis and collect medical records
• Request any photos taken of the accident, the vehicle damage, and your injuries 
• Interview eyewitnesses for their accounts of the accident
• Consult with accident reconstruction specialists and other relevant experts for their testimonies

Through our investigation, we will determine who was at fault, how the accident occurred, and the damages you suffered. 

In most cases, the accident was the cause of another driver, but there could be other parties at fault. For example, a construction crew might have left materials in the roadway that caused you to crash. Likewise, government entities must maintain roadways, barriers, signs, and traffic lights. In fact, there could be multiple parties at fault. If we uncover evidence against any parties, we can use it to create your case for damages and file claims with each insurance company.

Communicating on Your Behalf

Your goal following a car accident should be your healthy recovery. When you hire our Glen Burnie car accident lawyers, we will handle all communications related to your case. The other driver, their attorney, the insurance adjusters, or other representatives may reach out to you. You can direct them all to our lawyer and avoid having to deal with them yourself.

Additionally, our team can negotiate a fair settlement for your car accident claim. Settling your case could help you recover compensation as quickly as possible, save money, and avoid a trial. However, the insurer may refuse to negotiate and offer small settlements that do not provide you with the money you need. You can fight back. 

Manage Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

At any point, you can discuss going to court with your attorney. Thankfully, most cases do settle. If you decide to move forward with a lawsuit, though, our legal team will prepare you for attending court sessions. We will also: 

• File the complaint with the Anne Arundel County courthouse
• Exchange evidence during the discovery phase 
• Handle any pre-trial motions
• Represent you during the trial, arguing for your rights

We will be sure to comply with the statute of limitations on your case and continue to work on a settlement whenever possible throughout the legal process.

Benefits of Working With Adam Smallow

In addition to acting as an attorney, our law firm sets itself apart through the following services we provide: 

We Work on Contingency

We provide every injury victim with a free case consultation. During the consultation, we can explain the merits of your case and your legal options. You, in turn, can ask us questions about your case and determine if we could be a good fit for your needs and goals. 

In addition to the free consultation, we work on a contingency fee agreement. If you choose to work with our Glen Burnie car accident lawyer, you will pay nothing upfront for our legal representation. We will only receive our attorney’s fees if we secure compensation on your behalf. Our payment will be a pre-approved percentage of your settlement or court award. 

We can discuss our contingency fees when you call for your free consultation. 

We Will Be There for You Every Step of the Way

Attorney Adam M. Smallow and his legal team seek to go above and beyond for our clients. One way we do this is by making ourselves as accessible as possible. Once you become our client, you’ll receive a unique number that you can text any time, day or night, with questions about your case. We are also available by phone and through email.

We Have a Network of Outstanding Medical Providers

Another service we pride ourselves on is recommending trustworthy medical providers. We will never recommend a doctor or facility that we wouldn’t go to ourselves for care. Your physical and financial recovery is our top priority.

Types of Compensation Our Glen Burnie Car Accident Lawyers Will Seek

A personal injury claim can help you recover several different forms of compensation, depending on the nature of your case. Our firm will seek compensation that addresses all your losses and meets your recovery needs. Commonly, we seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages such as the following:

Medical Expenses

Medical bills can be overwhelming, and hospital systems and care providers may require that you pay as quickly as possible, even while you are still suffering. Our team can collect your medical records and invoices to add these costs to your case.

A third-party medical expert can also help us understand the additional surgeries, medications, and services you might need in the future and their costs. In addition, you could seek to recoup expenses for nursing home care, in-home care, or medical equipment you require.

Lost Income

Lost wages are another critical part of your claim because a car accident may cause you to miss work, lose your job, or suffer disabilities that make it impossible to work. When you seek damages for lost income, you can request the money you would have made during your recovery, including any benefits. 

We can also help you calculate how much income you will miss in the future if you have to change jobs or stop working completely. This number should include any bonuses, promotions, or commissions that you would have earned.

Property Damage

Your car will either require repairs or replacement, depending on the extent of the damage to it. Though your car repairs will most likely be a substantial expense, you can seek compensation for other property damaged in the accident, such as: 

• Smartphone
• Jewelry
• Clothing

With your help, we can compile a list of all personal property damaged and seek compensation for these items. 

Emotional Distress

Emotional distress and mental anguish are non-economic damages that you may recover when you are suffering from nightmares, headaches, mental trauma, or other psychological effects after a collision. Share these experiences with your doctor and then your attorney so that they can include these damages in your case.

Pain and Suffering

These non-economic damages include all the pain and difficulties or other medical issues that impact your quality of life. 

Your non-economic damages can also include such losses as the following: 

• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement
• Disability

We understand the process that the insurance companies and the courts use to determine the value of these intangible losses and will fight to secure a fair settlement that includes them. 

Wrongful Death

If you lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Glen Burnie, please accept our condolences. We can help your family seek the following damages: 

• Funeral expenses
• Final medical expenses
• Lost financial support
• Loss of consortium

The Glen Burnie wrongful death attorneys at our law firm understand the pain and heartache you are going through. We can explain how a wrongful death claim could help you deal with the hardships your family’s loss has placed on you all. 

You Have a Deadline When Pursuing Compensation

While our team will handle every aspect of your case, there is a statute of limitations, or legal deadline, for personal injury cases in Maryland. Under Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. §5-101, your right to file a lawsuit generally expires three years after the accident. If you lost a loved one, that too is generally three years, but the deadline begins on the day your loved one died. 

This means you want to act fast so that we have the maximum amount of time to build your case. If we wait too long, evidence could be lost, or worse still, if the deadline expires, your case could be barred from court. Without the power of a lawsuit, the insurers will not be willing to negotiate, and you could be left covering any debts your settlement fails to include. 

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Glen Burnie

Our car accident attorneys in Glen Burnie often see the following causes for car accidents: 

• Distracted driving, such as talking on a smartphone
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Poor driving conditions due to snow, rain, and ice causing vehicles to skid or hydroplane 
• Everyday congestion

There are also many accidents due to drivers failing to yield or drive aggressively, such as speeding, tailgating, and weaving through traffic. These factors often result in the following types of accidents: 

• Rear-end collisions
• Side-impact or T-bone accidents
• Sideswipes 

In extreme accidents and under truly adverse conditions, victims have been involved in rollovers and head-on collisions. 

What to Do After Your Car Accident in Glen Burnie

If you have been in a car accident in Glen Burnie, here is what we advise our clients to do: 

• Check yourself and those around you. If you are safe where you are, stay put. If you are in danger of further injury and can move safely, try to get to the side of the road. Otherwise, stay where you are. 
• Call 9-1-1 and let them know where you are, who is hurt, and what has happened. When the police arrive, explain what you know. Don’t embellish or make assumptions. And absolutely do not admit fault or apologize. These statements could be used to hurt your claim. 
• Document what you can from the accident scene. Take pictures of the cars, your injuries, and the area. Ask for contact and insurance information. Jot down notes of what you remember. 
• See a doctor as soon as possible. Let them run tests and diagnose your injuries. Secondly, follow their treatment plan. Don’t skip appointments or make changes without first discussing those changes with your doctor. 

Then, call our law firm; the sooner, the better. We can start building your case as soon as we agree to work together. We can start collecting evidence, contact the insurance company, and protect you from saying anything that might hurt your claim. 

Contact Adam Smallow for a Glen Burnie Car Accident lawyer

If you were injured in a car accident in Glen Burnie, call Adam Smallow for a free consultation. During this call, you can discuss your collision, potential options, and how one of our Glen Burnie car accident lawyers can advocate for you.