When you get injured in a car crash, you may miss work and see medical bills pile up. If someone else was to blame for your injuries, shouldn’t they be covering these expenses? A Prince George’s County car accident lawyer from our firm would probably agree with you about that. Our firm can help you determine if you have a valid car accident case and a good argument for compensation.
What Do I Need to Show in a Car Accident Case?
The key in a car accident case is showing that someone else was negligent and that their negligence led directly to your getting injured. This can be tough to prove in many cases, but it’s easier if you have evidence and if you take the right actions after a crash. After you get in an accident, you should:
- Take pictures of the accident scene and damaged vehicles
- Call the cops so that they can make a report
- Exchange information with other drivers
- Get contact info for any witnesses
- Look around for security cameras that could have caught the accident
- Avoid making any statements that could be seen as admitting guilt
Do I Need to See a Doctor Before Pursuing a Car Accident Case?
Yes, seeing a doctor is critical. Sometimes accident victims do not realize how hurt they are in the immediate aftermath of a crash. You need to be properly diagnosed. This helps you avoid additional injuries and it helps you with your car accident case.
How Long Do I Have to Pursue a Car Accident Case?
The statute of limitations is different in different states. If your accident takes place in Virginia, you have two years to sue for damages. If you were injured in Washington, D.C. or Maryland, you have three years. We recommend acting as quickly as possible though. The faster you take legal action, the sooner you can secure a compensation offer!
Can I Win a Lawsuit If I’m Partly to Blame for the Crash?
In some states, drivers who are partly at fault for an accident can still sue and collect some compensation, just not as much as they would if they were completely blameless. This is not the case in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. If you contributed to a crash at all, you cannot recover compensation in a car accident case. This is why it’s important to have a lawyer who will do the talking for you and defend you from accusations of negligence.
Schedule Your Case Consultation
When you need an honest evaluation of your car accident case, contact McCarthy, Winkelman & Mester, L.L.P. We can schedule a free consultation and take the time to learn more about your situation. If we think that we can help you with a lawsuit, we’ll get right to work.
