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How to deal with a motor vehicle accident?

Written by
ruxandra
June 17th, 2016

Getting behind the wheel of any motor vehicle means that you are accepting the responsibility for the safety of all other participants to the road (pedestrians and other drivers). A motor vehicle accident in Annapolis is a dangerous thing and needs to be dealt with using a traffic lawyer from Annapolis. Each year people suffer more than 342.000 auto accident injuries in Maryland. Each day in the United States, 115 people die in car, motorcycle and truck accidents.

If you've been injured in a vehicle accident in Maryland, and you are seeking justice, you need to get the help of a personal injury lawyer in MD. If you have suffered a severe and life-altering injury that ended in you needing hospitalization and rehabilitation, or you have lost a loved one, you have to get the help of a specialized lawyer to increase your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve.

Types of accidents

The traffic law of Maryland defines as motor vehicle accident the following cases:

  • Car crashes
  • Bus collisions
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Tran and railroad accidents
  • Trucking accidents
  • Aviation accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • Any other accidents that involved a motorized vehicle

Drunk drivers and hit-and-run accidents can also be included in a motor vehicle accident in Annapolis. Uninsured drivers and accidents that happened from a motor vehicle, semi-tractor or SUV are also defined as vehicle accidents in Maryland.

If you were injured in a car accident, crash or collision, with the help of a traffic lawyer from Annapolis, you will get the justice and the appropriate compensation you need. Many people have suffered head injuries, spinal cord paralysis and nerve damage, broken bones and limbs, and sometimes they have even lost a limb. But because they were not represented by a lawyer that was specialized in the traffic law in Maryland, they were not able to receive anything.

Dealing with the accident

If you were involved in an accident, the first thing you should do is to stop and give assistance if anybody was injured. Also, you can reduce further accidents and injuries by moving the cars out of the traffic, place the warning triangles 100m before the crash scene, and make sure the ignition of the cars involved in the accident are turned off.

When the police come, you will have to provide them with your driver's license, name, and address, and, if you are not the owner of the car, give the name and address of that person and the vehicles' registration number. You can also provide this information to the other individuals involved in the accident. In addition, you should write down how the accident happened and whatever you remember. Include as much information about the place, time, road condition and all relevant circumstances.

What you should not do

Never, ever, should you offer money to any person that was involved or is a witness to your accident. Also, if you've suffered a vehicle injury in Annapolis, you should not take any money, until you know the extent of the damage. Consult with your lawyer first and then if they advise it, you can sign the release form, or take further action against the person responsible for your injury.

If you've had a motor vehicle accident and you need a personal injury and traffic lawyer you can contact us at: (443) 569-3950 or sent us an email at chris@annapolisaccidentattorney.com.

Let us help you deal with the accident and get the compensation you deserve. Benefits from our free consultation!