Gelb & Gelb, P.C.
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When you are in a car accident in Bowie, Maryland, you may be able to make a personal injury claim for negligence. Car accidents can result in significant damages and life-altering injuries. To qualify for a viable car accident injury claim in Bowie, there are several factors at play. First and perhaps most important, the other driver must be the one at-fault. In most cases, if you are even 1% negligent, you cannot prevail in a negligence action in Bowie or any other city in Maryland. Of course, there are exceptions. To determine whether you qualify for one of these exceptions, it is imperative to contact a seasoned Bowie car accident lawyer quickly.
Of course, car accidents are not only caused by negligence. Negligence is merely the most common cause of action for a car accident in Bowie. But in fact, car accidents can be due to reckless or intentional conduct as well. While there are several torts you can commit with someone’s car, the two related to a car accident in Bowie are assault and battery. Meanwhile, there are some negligent acts that are so egregious that they rise to the level of recklessness. Recklessness is a different legal standard in Maryland.
Keep in mind that, while we handle predominantly car accident cases, car accidents often involve various other aspects of the law as well as collide with other types of motor vehicles.
When we begin working with a new client, we first ensure that the client is getting proper medical attention. This is important for a few reasons. First, it is generally necessary following a serious car accident. Bowie car accidents can lead to severe, life-altering impairments. Second, clients are often unsure of undergoing medical treatment even when related to a car accident because they are worried about cost. This is a fair concern given how expensive medical treatment can be. However, under traditional tort law and in Bowie, the defendant who hit you in the car accident is liable for your medical expenses.
Next, before filing suit, we allow you to recover from your car accident. This is imperative for one very important reason. If our Bowie car accident lawyers file suit and go to trial within a year of your accident, depending on the severity of your accident, you may not be done treating. So, if we wrap up your trial and obtain a great judgment, it still might not cover all your medical expenses. And we frequently do have clients who take over one year to recovery fully. By suing before you are fully healthy, you are undercutting the value of your recovery. Additionally, you are placing additional financial strain on yourself down the line for short term financial fulfillment.
Next, once you have fully recovered, or come to the point of maximum medical improvement, we send a demand letter over to the adverse driver’s insurance company. Most likely, the defendant will be represented, and legal counsel almost always comes from the defendant’s insurance company. They have a stake in the game too; they want to pay you, the plaintiff, as little money as possible.
First, our Bowie car accident lawyers generally look to settle the case. If the insurance company misunderstands the value of your case and offers more than it is worth, it would be foolish not to accept the offer. However, this is rare. In some cases, we can settle the case if the adverse insurance company is looking to make reasonable offers for whatever reason. However, if they are not, we file suit and the court of law in Bowie will require them to pay you your full and fair compensation.
“Within a day of putting in my request to speak with Mr. Gelb, I received a call from him, and he thoroughly went through the details of my accident, as well as steps I need to take to secure my case. Gelb is a straight shooter and will make sure you understand the ins and outs of your situation.”
-Former Client
Our Bowie car accident lawyers always offer free consultations. If you have any questions regarding your case, give us a call today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Gelb & Gelb, P.C.
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