Our personal injury lawyers have been practicing law in Frederick, Maryland, for over 70 years. We handle almost any case that injures you, the plaintiff. The injury may result from negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct. Of course, these three standards of conduct have different implications for insurance policies and ultimate recovery.
When representing our clients, we aim to provide the best legal representation in Maryland. This includes a thorough understanding of Maryland tort law and civil procedure and compassionate support of our clients. We understand that when you are injured, it can substantially impair your daily life. Your car or truck may be undergoing repair, leaving you stranded, and you must go to doctor appointments while balancing work. Our Frederick personal injury lawyers have seen this thousands of times, and we are happy to help you through this challenging process.
We must meet four elements to establish a prima facie case of negligence. First, we must prove that the defendant owed a duty to you, the plaintiff, at the time of your injury. What duty does the defendant owe you? In general, they owe you the duty of a reasonably prudent person, assuming you were a foreseeable plaintiff at the time of injury. In the case of a driving accident in Frederick, a driver owes all other drivers the duty to control his car and behave as would a reasonably prudent person.
When we state that a plaintiff is foreseeable, we refer to the fact that the plaintiff must be in the danger zone. This is more obvious than it seems. If you are prudently driving your car at or below the speed limit, and someone else turns a corner on your side of the road, and you cannot possibly stop in time, you have not breached any duty because you have behaved as a reasonably prudent person. To prevail in a successful negligence action, you must prove the causal link between the defendant’s breach of duty and the harm you suffered as the plaintiff. Causation is a more complex topic than duty or breach. So, you must contact an experienced Frederick personal injury lawyer to discuss the facts of your case.
This is the damages portion of the negligence claim. However, damages can also be recovered in an intentional or reckless act. The law is generally the same. The difference is that you can recover more for suffering harm from a reckless or deliberate act under the law. However, insurance will not always cover the defendant if he assaults you and you sue him or her civilly. The same rule applies to recklessness. You may also be entitled to punitive damages, which are in addition to compensatory damages and act as a multiple of the compensatory number. This type of damage can add substantial value to your case. Also, there are unique laws in Maryland, so it is essential to the state that you contact a seasoned Frederick personal injury lawyer.
To answer the broader question, you can recover in Frederick for medical expenses, past and future lost wages, pain and suffering, and anything else you suffered lost for as related to the accident. But remember, we must be able to prove causation for the loss.
The law in Frederick can be complex. Reach out to a well-versed Frederick personal injury lawyer today. Our consultations are always free.
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