Choosing who to hire for your personal injury case can alleviate months of stress if you choose correctly. Serving clients across Columbia, Ellicott City, and the greater Howard County area, our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation. Leveraging over 70 years of unmatched experience in tort law across Washington, D.C., and Maryland, including exclusive insights into Howard County’s legal nuances, we have a wealth of knowledge we are excited to use to help you win your case.
Named after Colonel John Eager Howard, Howard County is known for many things. Around the state, HoCo is known for the Merriweather Post Pavillion, Clark’s Ellioak Farm, and B&O Ellicott City Station Museum. But there is so much more along the Route 32 corridor that makes this county great. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries do still happen. We know this because we have handled injury cases at Merriweather Post and hundreds of car accidents on the roads of Howard County.
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There are countless personal injury lawyers in Howard County to choose from. Our advice is to consult with a few and determine who you feel to be trustworthy and communicative in addition to competent and effective.
Over 70 years of experience practicing in Maryland has afforded our Howard County personal injury lawyers an intricate familiarity with the legal system. Whether it is familiarity with the judges and clerks at the Howard County District Court or the local rules preferred by each court, choosing a local attorney will benefit any personal injury client looking to maximize their compensation. Moreover, each court has its preferred procedures.
Familiarity with the County legal system extends to jury selection. Having handled several hundred cases in Howard County, we understand the value of a personal injury case based on the jury pool. To be clear, a personal injury case may be worth $400,000 in one county and $300,000 in another. While every jury is different and outliers do exist, it is vital to consider how conservative a jury pool and county is. In particular, at the evaluation and settlement negotiation stages, familiarity with the Howard County legal system is fruitful.
Personalized attention helps Howard County personal injury lawyers understand client needs. Every client and every situation is different. Communication with our clients, keeping them informed, and asking questions leads to better legal representation, which we always strive to achieve. Personalized attention and local accessibility for HoCo clients builds trust. Trust is vital for excellent legal representation as it encourages open and honest communication. If clients do not trust their injury attorney, they may not reveal vital yet sensitive information that, if shared, will only increase the ultimate value of their case. Thus, it is our job to facilitate that trust, which we do through personalized attention and a client-centric approach.
A strong network of local resources is necessary for a few compelling reasons. First, if we are made to litigate your case, you likely will need experts to testify. Whether that expert is testifying to a loss of future earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life due to paralysis, or future medical expenses for chronic pain. Whatever the case is, we have a team of expert witnesses ready in Howard County to join in our fight for you.
But our local resources extend beyond expert witnesses. We are also acquainted with trusted medical providers operating in Howard County. If you are unsure who to turn to for care for your chronic migraine or your wrist injury, we can provide a list of recommended providers whom past clients have recommended.
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Our team, renowned as some of the best personal injury attorneys in Howard County, has over 70 years of experience securing personal injury compensation for our clients. This experience has given us a deep legal knowledge of all things related to tort law. There are countless nuances and complexities specific to Maryland that might elude less experienced injury attorneys. Accordingly, we often anticipate challenges in your case from the outset. With ample time to respond to these challenges, we can quash them before they become an issue. Moreover, we understand the legal precedents applying to almost all personal injury situations.
Experience has also allowed us to hone our settlement negotiation skills. About 97% of personal injury cases settle before a final judgment. Thus, negotiating the value of your case directly with the insurance company is an invaluable skill. Our Howard County attorneys have handled over 10,000 cases, and we are highly skilled at negotiating these cases.
At every step of your case, we have a team ready to work on your case. While our Howard County personal injury lawyers will be the ones you interact with, our talented paralegals will communicate with your medical providers, getting us the information we need to make your case. This focus allows for efficiency to develop within our team, allowing us to serve you best.
Our team of Howard County personal injury lawyers, including litigators in medical malpractice and experts on the Howard County injury claim process, will advise you on any negligence case. Here is a list of the most common personal injury cases we handle.
The law governing personal injury claims in Howard County is almost the same throughout Maryland. Caselaw that is controlling in one Maryland county is controlling in another. Two key factors distinguish Howard County from others in Maryland. The first is the jury pool. Howard County is relatively more conservative than some others in the state. This means you may expect lower verdicts than in a county like Prince George’s County. But there are some workarounds. Even if the injury occurred in Howard County, if the defendant lives in another county, we can file suit in that county as the venue. It takes an experienced and knowledgeable Howard County personal injury lawyer to know how each county generally awards injuries and how they may react to a particular injury victim as a plaintiff. This makes jury psychology an exciting part of the personal injury claims process in Howard County.
The second distinguishing factor is the unique statutes and ordinances that might lead to per se negligence. If we can prove that a defendant violated a local rule or ordinance, and the violation of that law led to your injury, then the defendant may be per se negligent.
An important rule applicable to all Maryland personal injury cases is the doctrine of contributory negligence. This rule bars negligence claims if a judge or jury finds the plaintiff to be even 1% negligent in the accident. This is also known as the 1% rule. There are some exceptions to this rule, highlighting the importance of consulting a Howard County personal injury lawyer for a free case evaluation.
While there are basic formulas for valuing a case, those formulas do not consider all the intangible factors. For one, the jury pool is an important consideration. Another factor is how clear liability is. Another factor is how likable the defendant is, or even the plaintiff. Thus, while the infographic above shows how to break down damages in a personal injury case, other factors must be considered. This is why it is always beneficial to call a Howard County personal injury lawyer for a free case evaluation.
In addition to handling car and truck accidents, our Howard County personal injury lawyers are skilled at handling bicycle accidents and public transportation injury claims, ensuring comprehensive legal support for all our clients.
Our Howard County personal injury lawyers receive this common question from potential clients. They are also known as injury claims attorneys, Howard County accident lawyers, injury attorneys, and many more.
Insurance companies technically require a signed PIP application within one year of the accident if the accident occurred in Maryland. Notably, minors may not be subject to this deadline. We recommend speaking to a qualified Howard County personal injury lawyer immediately.
Black’s Law Dictionary defines “Bodily Injury” as “any physical injury or damage to a person.” The injury can be pecuniary or to one’s person. You have a legal personal injury case when you have a legal cause of action against another person or entity for negligent or intentional conduct.
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