Maryland Car Accident Legal Questions

I suggest that you call the courthouse, where the lawsuit was filed, to make an appointment to come in and review the file to located any contact information that you can find on the lawyer, law firm or company that obtained the judgment against you.  Another way to find the contact information is to see if the judgment is showing up on your credit report.  If so, then ask the credit reporting company to provide you with the contact information of the lawyer, law firm or company that obtained the judgment against you.  Also, keep in mind that it is my understanding that a judgment is only good for 12 years unless it was renewed for another 12 years.... Read More

I suggest that you consult with and hire an attorney as you are entitled to make a claim against the insurance company for the commercial bus for the full amount of your medical bills, collision deductible, rental bill and pain/suffering for your back injury that aggravated a pre-existing condition.  Your own insurance company has no obligation to look out for you as to all of the above mentioned claims.  If you do not hire an attorney, you might short-change yourself.  Good luck with this claim.... Read More

The best thing to do is to consult with a Maryland employment lawyer since I presume your employer is located in Maryland.  But in the meantime, here are some of my thoughts but keep in mind I am not an employment lawyer: Were you aware of any company rules which require the employee to be responsible for any damage to a company vehicle caused by an employee that is not covered by the company auto insurance policy (e.g. deductible)? If yes, you might be required to pay the company back for any expenses not covered by the company auto insurance policy if Maryland employment law allows this type of company rule. If no, you should double check with an employment lawyer because I do not think your employer can force you to pay for the damage to the company vehicle.  But keep in mind that if you are an at-will employee, your employer might try to fire you if ... Read More

I will presume the following: that you were an adult when the accident occurred and that the at fault driver lives and works in Maryland.  Therefore in my opinion, if you did not settle your claim or file a lawsuit to protect your rights before the 3 year anniversary of the accident, there is nothing you can do.  There is nothing you can appeal since you did not timely file a lawsuit.  If I am incorrect about any of my presumptions, let me know because my answer might be different.  Sorry.... Read More

When your vehicle is involved in a collision, you have a choice to get the property damage taken care of by either the insurance company for the at fault driver or your insurance company but then you will be responsible for any deductible.  If you go through your insurance company, then later on down the road your insurance company will likely go after the at fault driver's insurance company to get back your deductible and any other money that your insurance company paid towards your vehicle's property damage.  But remember it is your choice and you need to make that decision as to which insurance company to go through sooner than later.... Read More

Typically the primary insurance company responsible for this type of claim will be that of the driver and Domino's liability policy will be secondary.  Usually Maryland law is only going to require the driver's insurance company to pay for the repairs or the value of the vehicle.  The insurance company could also be required to pay for a rental vehicle for a short period of time.  If the vehicle is relatively new and could be repaired then you might be entitled to make a diminished value claim.  If the vehicle is a total loss, then the insurance company is not required pay enough money for a comparable used car just the fair value of the vehicle.  It will be very difficult to make a claim for loss of transportation except as to those claims I mentioned above.... Read More

If you are asking for purposes of a traffic citation, then technically yes pursuant to a reading of Sec 20-102 of the Maryland Transportation article. § 20-102. Driver to remain at scene -- Accidents resulting in bodily injury or death    (a) Bodily injury. --   (1) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.   (2) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in bodily injury to another person immediately shall return to and remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has complied with § 20-104 of this title.(b) Death. --   (1) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in the death of another person immediately shall stop the vehicle as close as possible to the scene of the accident, without obstructing traffic more than necessary.   (2) The driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in the death of another person immediately shall return to and remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has complied with § 20-104 of this title.HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 10-102; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1986, ch. 472, § 1; 1988, ch. 6, § 1; 1991, ch. 346, § 1; 1998, ch. 781; 2001, ch. 483; 2002, chs. 461, 462; 2005, ch. 482.    ... Read More

In a traffic accident situation where you are seeking to recover your losses, you do not sue the negligent driver's insurance company.  The insurance company didn't injury you.  The negligent driver did.  So if you are to sue anyone, it is the negligent driver (and possibly others) but it isn't going to be the driver's insurance company. If you are injured you can make a claim against the negligent driver's insurance company.  You do not necessarily have to file a lawsuit.  Most smaller claims are resolved by making a claim and negotiating a settlement of the claim. I suggest that you get a consultation with a local personal injury law firm that has an expertise in traffic collision matters.  Most of the best traffic accident personal injury law firms will provide you a free consultation.  Look in the upper left hand corner of this page for a tap entitled "Find a Lawyer".  You can find some excellent attorneys there that will provide you a free, no obligation consultation and will evaluate your case with you so that you can make informed choices. John Bisnar, BISNAR|CHASE, Personal Injury Attorneys California Car Accident Attorneys, www.California-Lawyer-Attorney.com, 800-956-0123... Read More

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits are generally for medical bills and loss wages incurred by an injured person in a motor vehicle collision.  The payments come from the insurance company for the vehicle in which you were an occupant or if struck by that vehicle while a pedestrian.... Read More