Car Accidents

Getting You The Maximum Settlement for Auto Accidents in Maryland

Maryland Auto Accidents – Free Consultation

If you have experienced the pain of an unexpected Maryland auto accident, contact Attorney Alec Frick immediately for a free consultation. You can call us at 410-832-7503, or contact us for your free evaluation.

When you’re involved in a collision, you need a Baltimore car accident lawyer. There is no such thing as a “simple auto accident.” The moment you hear the crunch of metal and the shatter of glass, your life has entered a difficult time.

You have medical bills, lost wages during recovery, car repairs, and other expenses. You need help fast. The last thing you need is an insurance company runaround. When you’ve been injured in a car accident in Maryland, don’t go it alone. Let Attorney Alec Frick help you. Mr. Frick has experience in handling these extremely difficult cases and will fight to win the justice you deserve after going through a terrible ordeal.

Causes Of Auto Accidents

While every auto accident is unique in what caused the event, there are several common causes.

Distracted Driving. Distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of auto accidents. In most cases, the driver is distracted by their cell phone. However, distractions can also occur when the driver is using the radio or GPS, is looking for something in the car seat next to them, is avidly talking with passengers, or is looking at something on the side of the road.
Unsafe Road Conditions. Road conditions can change quickly with the weather and lead to driver error. Also, construction zones and traffic jams can also lead to unsafe road conditions and accidents.
Driving Under The Influence. Drivers who have been consuming alcohol or other substances can be very dangerous on the road. Decision making and response skills are often slow, and their judgment can be impaired. A lot of accidents occur when one driver is under the influence.
Reckless Driving. The driver of the other car may have acted recklessly while driving. This could include weaving in and out of traffic, excessive speeds, or even dangerous turns.
Malfunctioning Equipment. Sometimes an accident occurs due to a manufacturers defect in the automobile.

Regardless of the reason, it’s important to know exactly what to do after an accident.

Of course, there are many other reasons that an accident can occur, and if you were injured in an employer vehicle, you may also be eligible for workers’ compensation.

It’s important to know exactly what to do after an accident.

Speak To An Attorney First

One of the most important things you should remember when you have been involved in a car accident is to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Insurance companies have become very aggressive in contacting victims of accidents quickly after the event. It is their belief that quick contact helps them settle cases faster and that this is beneficial to the victim. In reality, they try to push for a quick settlement before the victim even realizes all of the losses they have incurred or the severity of their injury. This is why it is imperative to speak to an attorney as soon as possible after the event to protect your rights.

To protect your rights, you will need legal advice before you speak to the insurance company and provide a statement of the event.