Maryland Car Accident Legal Questions

Yes.  If the at fault driver is not a co-employee, you can sue him for pain and suffering.  This is called a third party claim.  These cliams can be complicated because there is some overlap with the worker's compensation claim.  I would strongly recomend that you talk to a lawyer. The firstu consultation is always free.  ... Read More

He is certainly vulnerable to a law suit if the girl friend's liability is first proven.  Presuming he has automobile insurance, the insurance should cover the driver's liability up to the policies financial limits (a minimum of $30,000 in Maryland).  If he is unensured, the deceased woman's estate can apply to the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) for some compenstation.  More than likely, the damages the family and/or estate might claim would be well in excess of any insurance coverage he might have, so he may be liable for the difference in the form of a money judgement.... Read More

Even though you did not have insurance, if the other driver was at fault, you should be able to recover for your injuries and damages from the other driver's insurance.  I would suggest you contact a lawyer to further discuss this.  The first consultation is always free.  Good luck!  ... Read More

This is very unfortunate.    A lawyer is ethically required to respond to clients promptly.   You can terminate that lawyer, and retain a new lawyer to assist you.  The first consultation is usually free, and typically, you will only pay one attorney's fee if you switch lawyers.  Good luck. ... Read More

You probably have a good case against Lyft, and the driver, if the drvier had a condition, which he knew, or should have known made it dangerous to drive.      You will need to do extensive investigation into the Lyft driver's medical histroy.    I would suggest you contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the details, as these cases can be complicated.  The first consultation is always free, and you do not pay a fee unless you recover money.... Read More

You can definitely file a lawsuit, although you may be getting ahead of yourself.  The first thing you should do is file a claim with the wrongdoer's insurance company.    Very often these cases will settle so there is no need to file a lawsuit.     However, the most important thing is that you get the medical treatment that you need.  You should not discuss a settlement with the insurance company until your medical treatment is finished, and you know the extent of your medical expenses and lost wages.  You are also entitled to a fair amount for pain and suffering.  I would strongly suggest you contact an expereinced personal injury lawyer.  The first consultation is always free, so it will not cost you anything to make this call.    ... Read More

If the accident was not your fault, you have a right to make a loss wage claim with the insurance company of the at fault driver. If you had Personal Injury Protection Coverage on your car, you can also make a loss wage claim through your own auto insurance company. If you were on the job at the time, you can make a workers' compensation claim against your employer's workers' compensation carrier which would also cover loss wages. If you were injured in the car accident, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer who handles auto collision claims.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

If your daughter was injured as a result of the bus driver being at fault for the accident, yes you can make a claim against the school board or whomever owned the bus.  You can also make a claim against the driver.  If your daughter was injured, I recommend that you consult with an attorney who handles auto accident matters.  Good luck with this claim.... Read More

If your husband's insurance rightfully denied coverage as to the claim of the other driver/vehicle, then your only choice is to sue your husband's brother.  Since your husband owned the vehicle and had the insurance on the vehicle, your husband had a duty to timely report the claim to his insurance company and to make sure his brother timely cooperated with his insurance company when investigating the claim of the other driver/vehicle.  I suggest that you consider hiring a lawyer in your area who deals with insurance coverage issues and/or auto accidents.  You also might want to contact the Maryland Insurance Administration which regulates insurance companies in MD to determine if your husband's insurance company rightfully denied the claim of the other driver/vehicle.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

If you have an auto insurance policy that was purchased while you resided in MD, I suggest that you call the MD Insurance Administration (MIA) which overseas insurance companies that sell insurance policies in MD.  The MIA should be able to advise you of your rights as to your claim for this accident in PA.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

If the dismissal happened very recently, file a motion with the court explaining why you missed the court date and ask that the case be reopened and a new trial date be issued.  If it has been a while since the case was dismissed, You will need to review the court file to determine what type of dismissal was entered by the judge.  If without prejudice, than re-file the lawsuit.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

You have to sue the driver not his insurance company.  His insurance company will hire an attorney to defend their driver in the lawsuit.  Any money awarded to you will come from his insurance company.  You will not be able to use the police report in court but instead will need to subpoena the investigating police officer to testify in court.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

You can discuss this issue with your insurance company but it is up to your insurance company to pay out whatever if feels is appropriate for a claim.  In my experience, if your insurance company thought it was a false claim, it would not have made payment to the other party.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

I presume that you have contacted the car dealer to discuss this situation.  If you contacted the car dealer and are still not satisfied with the response of the car dealer, I suggest that you contact the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (which regulates car dealers) and/or the Consumer Protection Division of the State of Maryland Office of the Attorney General to find out if you have any recourse.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More

If the insurance company for Direct TV does not respond to your phone calls, then you have every right to attempt to contact the insurance company in writing.  You also can contact the MD Insurance Administration and file a complaint that the insurance company for Direct TV will not respond to your attempts to contact them.  If that does not work, you can go through your own insurance company if you have collision coverage or you can file a lawsuit in court against Direct TV and the driver.  If you use your collision coverage, your insurance company will go after the insurance company for Direct TV to attempt to get back their money & your deductible.  Good luck with this matter.... Read More