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For over 70 years, Gelb & Gelb, P.C., a leading Glen Burnie personal injury law firm, has offered expert legal services and advice to injury victims in Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas. Our experienced Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers excel in various personal injury claims, ensuring our clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Glen Burnie is among the most populated cities in Maryland and is categorized as a Baltimore suburb, though it is close to neighboring Annapolis.
While Glen Burnie is more suburban than the aforementioned, it still sees its share of negligence. Popular spots to hang out, like Patapsco Valley State Park and Marley Station Mall, see their share of negligence. Of course, the more foot traffic a place gets, the greater the likelihood of injury. The mall, for example, is home to over 100 stores and restaurants. If not a motor vehicle accident in the parking lot, it may be a slip and fall or an assault inside the venues.
Take advantage of our free, no-obligation consultations offered by our seasoned Glen Burnie personal injury attorneys. During this consultation, we will review your case, whether a car, motorcycle, bicycle accident, or wrongful death claim, providing clear guidance on your legal options. Even with the advent of the newest safety technologies, human error, or carelessness, still affects lives daily. While we can take some steps to avoid accidental injuries proactively, some are unavoidable. When this happens, contact our office immediately.
Our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers founded Gelb & Gelb, P.C. in 1954. Since then, we have successfully helped over 10,000 injury victims claim the compensation they deserve following an accident.
Our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers represent car accident victims daily. Whether on Arundel Expressway, Governor Ritchie Highway, Maryland State Route 100, Crain Highway, or some other busy road in Glen Burnie, drivers act carelessly with unfortunate regularity. It may be drunk driving, distracted driving from texting, or driving in the rain that results in a rear-end collision, sideswipe, or some other catastrophic accident. Car accidents can leave victims in perilous states, affecting not just the victim but the victim’s family and friends.
Many of us believe we know the rules of the road well. That is until you don’t even know what happened, but your car is upside down, totaled, and you are in debilitating pain. This is where our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers can step in, perform a comprehensive investigation, gather the pertinent facts, and help you demand justice for your injuries. It is not just that you should be left with several thousand dollars in medical expenses, lose paychecks for missing time from work because you are too injured to work, and sit in pain for months on end, all because another driver chose to text and drive.
When a restaurant or store customer slips, falls and injures himself, the restaurant may offer to comp your meal or provide a free dessert. If you are seriously hurt, there is a good chance they are looking to avoid liability. This is not to say that accepting the meal means you are releasing them from further liability and that accepting the free meal equates to a settlement agreement. Instead, they are likely looking to garnish goodwill. They probably know that you have a slip and fall injury case and that your case is worth far more than they offer. It is a good investment for them. However, you now know to consult an experienced Glen Burnie personal injury lawyer to discuss the value of your case.
Note that it does not have to be a business for you to have a viable claim. It may be a private residence. Although, the burden of proof is higher if you are a licensee in someone’s home rather than an invitee in a business. If it is someone’s private residence, assuming you have permission to be there, they must already know of the hazardous condition and have failed to warn or rectify the hazard.
Wrongful death claims in Glen Burnie are available to a limited number of plaintiffs. When a person dies due to the wrongful conduct of a third party, several groups may have a claim. Of course, the deceased’s estate likely has a viable survival action under Maryland’s survival statute. Our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers handle that claim and are happy to discuss it with you.
But if you are a family member of the deceased, you may also have a claim to discuss with a Glen Burnie personal injury lawyer. Under § 3-904, a parent, spouse, or child of the decedent may have a right to recover for a wrongful death. You should also be aware that gathering evidence immediately following the death of a loved one is imperative. If their injury resulted in death, the police may be the only ones available to collect evidence. While they generally do a sufficient job, ensure they stay on top of the case. Also, collect any information you can, such as police report number, name and address of the defendant, etc.
So, what damages can you recover if you successfully prove the elements of your wrongful death cause of action under § 3-904? The following are potential recoverable damages.
Whether it is a bicycle on the road, an electric scooter, a Lime bike, a Lime scooter, a Capital Bikeshare, or some other bicycle, our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers stand ready to help. The law protects bikers in Maryland. However, even with the extra protection from the law, bikes and e-bikes tend to stay in a driver’s blind spot. Of course, the drivers still have a duty to maintain proper control of their vehicle; that includes not negligently colliding with your bike.
If you are hurt in a bike accident in Maryland, contact our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers immediately.
Besides comprehensive car accident representation, our legal expertise extends to motorcycle accident advocacy, pedestrian accident claims, and medical malpractice cases. Our Glen Burnie personal injury attorneys are committed to representing victims who have suffered due to various types of negligence, ensuring every client receives personalized and effective legal counsel.
Personal injury law is complex. Even if you are hurt, and it is due to another person’s negligence, it does not necessarily mean you have a claim worth pursuing with a Glen Burnie personal injury lawyer. There are too many factors to list here for you to understand your personal injury case fully. But note that negligence is at the root of most personal injury cases. While some personal injury cases proceed under an intentional tort cause of action, that is the minority of cases. For negligence, we must prove four elements. Each of these four elements must be established by a preponderance of the evidence; this is a slightly lower standard than the prosecution has in a criminal case.
After an injury in Glen Burnie, the first thing to do is to ensure your safety. If you are in a motor vehicle accident, get to the side of the road. If you are assaulted in a bar or nightclub, get to safety and call the police. Then, get immediate medical attention if need be. With those out of the way, contact your trusted Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers for advice on the next steps. The following steps you should take depend on the facts of your situation. No blanket advice can be given here because there is a chance it will not cover something essential that is unique to your case. Fortunately, our phone lines are open to new and current clients. If you have questions regarding a new or existing injury, do not hesitate to contact our office at (202) 331-7227.
Our experienced Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers will assist you every step of the way in navigating the legal system. From beginning to end, we communicate with the police who went to the scene of your injury, the various insurance companies, your various medical providers, and anyone else who may be involved in your accident. Navigating the legal system alone can be intimidating. It is an additional stressor that you do not need, especially with the stress of potentially not having your car as it is in the shop, an inability to work due to your injuries, and everything else that comes along with a personal injury.
Moreover, insurance companies that see a plaintiff acting pro se (without legal representation) tend to take advantage. They offer a lowball settlement offer very quickly. They aim to get you to settle before you know what the case is worth, as you still need to finish treating. Additionally, they know there is a chance you may consult a personal injury attorney at a later date; thus, the sooner they catch you unrepresented, the better. Please do not fall victim to their predatory tactics. Get a lawyer on your side.
Having handled over 10,000 personal injury cases, we have received the same questions hundreds of times. Here, our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers answer some of those questions clearly and concisely.
A PIP claim, or claim for personal injury protection, is available to you so long as you never waived it on your insurance policy. Note that this is slightly different from having never been elected and paid for it in the first place. This is because PIP may be available to you even if you do not have insurance. The rules behind PIP can be confusing. Other Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers frequently call our office with questions about PIP. While PIP is a form of no-fault coverage, it is more complex than it may appear. Reach out to our office today for assistance with your PIP claim.
There is a plethora of limitations on personal injury claims in Glen Burnie. Below is a list of limitations we may encounter in your case.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a personal injury incident, including car, motorcycle, or pedestrian accidents or wrongful death, contact our Glen Burnie personal injury lawyers immediately for a confidential case evaluation.
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