Waldorf Maryland Attorney
Car accidents are a common occurrence, but when it happens to you or someone you love it is earth-shattering. You need help.
You need to know how you will pay the bills, how you will get the medical care that you need and what to expect going forward. Most importantly, you need to focus on healing and taking care of your family and to do that you need to know that an experienced and compassionate car accident attorney is handling your case and looking after your best interests.
Maryland car accident attorney Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., is here to help you and your family today. Please do not hesitate to call and schedule your free consultation. Attorney Heurich represents people with serious injuries from car wrecks in Waldorf and throughout Maryland.
Driver Negligence Leading to Car Accidents
Most car accident cases are based on negligence. It is very rare for a person to intentionally cause a car crash, and you do not need to prove intent in order to win compensation for your car accident injuries.
Negligence is the failure to use the ordinary amount of care that others would use in the same situation. If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence the negligent driver, really their insurance company, can be held financially responsible for your injuries. Examples of the types of driver negligence that cause car accidents include:
- Distracted driving – including texting or talking on the phone as well as traditional distractions such as eating and personal grooming
- Speeding
- Driving too fast for weather, road or traffic conditions even within the speed limit
- Running a red light or stop sing
- Failure to yield
- Failure to use turn signals
- Unsafe passing
- Failure to maintain lane
- Following too closely
- Transporting inadequately secured cargo
- Driving while impaired by fatigue or drowsiness
- Drunk driving
- Driving while impaired by prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) or recreational drugs
Defective Vehicles and Defective Roadways
Negligent drivers are not always to blame for car crashes and even in accidents caused by negligent drivers, defective vehicles and defective roadways can play a role in causing injuries to be more serious.
When a defective vehicle causes a collision or serious injuries, one or more of the following may be held liable:
- Automaker
- Dealership
- Parts maker or seller
- Repair shop
- Rental company
- Others along the supply chain
In most defective roadway cases the government agency responsible for the design, construction and/or maintenance of the roadway can be held liable. Lawsuits against government entities involve very short deadlines and different rules and procedures than you face in claims against negligent drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Car Accidents
Why is it important to hire a car accident lawyer in Waldorf, MD to handle my claim?
If you suffer serious injuries in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence, a car accident lawyer will fight for the compensation you deserve. The claims process can be complicated, so you want to choose a personal injury lawyer in Waldorf, MD who has many years of experience handling complex cases.
Alison Mason Heurich, Esq. is a car accident lawyer serving Waldorf, Charles County and the Southern Maryland area. She’ll file acclaim on your behalf to increase your chances of receiving due compensation. Contact a personal injury lawyer today to get started on your claim.
What Do I Do at the Scene of an Accident?
After you’re in an auto accident, it’s essential to:
- Call 911 if there are injuries.
- Take photos of damage to both vehicles
- Take photos of the position of both vehicles
- Get other driver’s name, tag number, and insurance information
- Contact a car accident lawyer ASAP.
If you are the negligent party, then you need to contact your insurance company who will defend you.
How Soon After an Auto Accident Should I Hire an Attorney?
After you call 911 and make sure you are safe, dial a car accident lawyer right away. Get in touch with Alison Mason Heurich, Esq. at 240-346-4883 now to work with a zealous car accident lawyer in Waldorf, MD, Charles County, and the Southern Maryland area.
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a car accident in Waldorf, Charles County or anywhere in Southern Maryland, please call Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., at 240-346-4883 or email her to schedule your free consultation today.
Alison Mason Heurich, Esq., Senior Attorney