Being hurt or losing a loved one in any type of Maryland accident is horrific and, unfortunately, the risk of suffering serious harm under tragic circumstances is high. According to statistics published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 122.7 million people seek medical care for unintentional injuries at emergency rooms or primary care physicians’ offices annually. Accidents can also be deadly, as around 201,000 individuals are killed in such incidents every year. Victims suffer devastating losses, so it is a comfort to know that Maryland law provides legal remedies.
Personal Injury Cases are Our Focus
Our attorneys are ready to advocate on your behalf in a wide range of accident claims. Liability in these cases is based upon the concept of negligence, which means more than carelessness in the legal field. To recover compensation, you must prove that you were hurt because the at-fault party breached the duty to exercise reasonable care. We can assist if you were hurt because of:
- A car, truck, or motorcycle crash, often caused by speeding, running red lights, and other violations of traffic laws;
- A pedestrian or bicycle accident linked to distracted driving, failure to yield, or other carelessness;
- Accidents that occur because of dangerous conditions on property, such as slip and falls; and,
- Medical errors and malpractice by health care providers.
Our lawyers also handle wrongful death cases, which enables surviving family members to obtain damages when negligence causes a fatal accident.
Timeline of a Personal Injury Claim
If successful in proving the elements of negligence, you may qualify to recover compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. The Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. will help navigate the steps in the legal process, including:
- Insurance Claim: The at-fault party in an accident case usually has insurance coverage, so you must file a claim with the company. Some cases settle, but the insurer may deny your claim or offer a lowball counteroffer.
- Litigation: If the insurance company refuses to pay fair compensation, our personal injury attorneys in Southern Maryland will take your case to court. We will handle filing the complaint, all court appearances, discovery, depositions, and other pretrial activities. When the trial date arrives, we will be at your side.