Annapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

Our Annapolis personal injury lawyers have been practicing law in Maryland since 1954. With our primary office in Washington, D.C., we have opened up a second office in Maryland to provide exclusive representation to the residents of Maryland and anyone who may be traveling in the state. While we handle primarily negligence cases, we also have experience handling hundreds of cases involving intentional or reckless action which results in injury to another.

The most common personal injury cases we handle include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, wrongful deaths, slip and falls, and any other conceivable accident that results due to someone’s wrongful act and causes you injury. This is true even if the tortfeasor did not intend to commit the tort. In fact, in no tort is it necessary to intend to commit the injury. Rather, in the seven intentional torts which exist in Maryland personal injury law, the only thing which is necessary is that the tortfeasor intends the consequences of his conduct. This element is satisfied if his purpose in acting is to bring about the consequences. However, the important distinction to note is that the tortfeasor need not intend the injury.

Annapolis Personal Injury Lawyer: Intentional Torts

The seven intentional torts in Maryland are battery, assault, trespass to land, trespass to chattel, false imprisonment, conversion, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Intentional torts can result in wrongful deaths. Unique to Annapolis, false imprisonments occur slightly more frequently there than in other cities in Maryland. for more information on intentional torts or other aspects of Maryland personal injury, law, contact an Annapolis personal injury lawyer.

Who May Make a Claim in Maryland?

Anyone may make a claim in Maryland so long as the claim is meritorious. This is a question we receive frequently. The better question is whether the Maryland court system has jurisdiction over the deefndant. A defendant is subject to be sued in Maryland in two main scenarios. Although, as is common in the law, there are some exceptions not discussed here. For information on the exceptions, please contact a seasoned Annapolis personal injury lawyer.

The first scenario where a defendant is subject to suit in Annapolis is if there is in personam jurisdiction. This means that the state court will have jurisdiction over the person if he is domiciled in the state. There are certain requirements necessary to show domiciliary. However, the general parameters are intent and where the person currently resides. The second method to sue a tortfeasor in Maryland state court is if the injury occurred in Maryland. This is true even if the person does not live in Maryland. This method is subject to Maryland state statutes. The less likely methods include personally serving the defendant as he is in Maryland. Or, perhaps easiest, the defendant merely consents to the court having personal jurisdiction over him or her.

Boating Accident

We mentioned above the personal injury cases our Annapolis lawyers handle most frequently. However, boating accidents happen with unfortunately regularity in Annapolis as well. In general, tort law is the same on the water as it is on land.  However, there are some exceptions. One such exception includes the duty owed when a child is driving the family’s boat. In tort law, generally a child owes a duty of a like-minded child of like education, experience, and intelligence. However, boating is an adult activity. Thus, children operating boats are held to the same standard as an adult. That standard, while perhaps not very helpful, is one of ordinary care under the circumstances. In short, it means children are still liable for their negligence. Additionally, children are subject to additional Maryland state laws.

Contact an Annapolis Personal Injury Lawyer

Since 1954, we have handled a wide array of personal injury cases in Annapolis. We understand that excellent legal representation requires, not just honed knowledge of the rules of law, but compassionate support as you go through a difficult and complex process. Our consultations are always free. Reach out to an Annapolis personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation.