Car Accidents
Car Accident Personal Injury Attorney
Almost every American will be involved in at least one car accident in his or her lifetime. A majority of these accidents will result in little property damage and no injuries, but many will result in serious or catastrophic injuries, and even death.
It is estimated that a car accident occurs every 10 seconds in the United States. According to the Department of Transportation, in 2022, there were approximately 283,000,000 vehicles traveling the more than 4 million miles of highways and roadways in the US. With those statistics, it is not hard to understand why there are so many car accidents every year.
For many people who are involved even in a moderate-impact accident, the experience is traumatic. It is even more so for those who are injured in serious car accidents that result in severe injuries. In this traumatic state of mind, many victims make serious errors that impact their eligibility for compensation after the accident.
The Baltimore car accident lawyers at Glusing and Muher are dedicated to the legal representation of victims of auto accidents across the state of Maryland.
Involved in an accident? Here's what to do ... and what not to do.
- Get immediate medical care. If there is a need for diagnostic tests, get these done. Do not neglect neck or back pain- sometimes these are symptoms of more severe injuries, and must be checked out immediately.
- File an accident report. Document all the facts of the accident exactly as you remember them.
- If you are able to, take pictures of the accident scene using your cell phone camera. Include pictures of your damaged car, as well as the site of the accident.
- Try to take down the contact information of witnesses at the scene. It is also important that you take down the contact information of any other motorists involved in the accident.
- Do not sign any legal paperwork or documentation that your insurance agent may provide, without consulting a lawyer.
- Do not provide a written statement to your insurer.
- Do not sign a release form provided by your insurer, or by the insurer of the other driver.
- Do not begin assigning blame for the accident when you speak with your insurer.
Every situation is unique, and we bring decades of experience to finding the best path for accident victims. If you have questions about an accident you’ve been involved in, Contact Us.