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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Is it legal to drive a car with driver side mirror missing?
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answered on Jun 6, 2018

No.

Maryland Code

TRANSPORTATION

TITLE 22 - VEHICLE LAWS - EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES

Subtitle 4 - Other Equipment

Section 22-403 - Mirrors.

§ 22-403. Mirrors.

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(b) Motor vehicles - Registered in this State.- Every motor vehicle...
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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Maryland on
Q: After you settle a car accident from the at-fault party can I take the money that is recieved and still file a claim?

I was in an accident where my side view mirror was damaged and some cosmetic scrapes along side the driver's door. No one was hurt so I opted to file a claim with their insurance. At the time of this post, I am awaiting payment. Their appraiser came out a took a report/pics. I figured the... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2018

No. You can only collect once. The obvious benefit of collecting from the at-fault driver is that you are not out-of-pocket for your deductible (although if the other driver is determined to be at fault, you will get your deductible back). If you need the $250 now, get more aggressive with the... View More

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Q: Was injured in an accident in DC but am a resident of MD - where would any lawsuit be filed?
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answered on Feb 2, 2018

You can file it either in DC where the accident occurred, or where the person who hit your resides. If you were hit by a commercial vehicle that does business in multiple jurisdictions, you may have additional options. You should contact a personal injury lawyer in DC or MD.

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4 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Maryland on
Q: My husband was a freelance writer at the time of his death in a car accident. What is the best way to calculate lost

earnings for someone who didn't have an annual salary?

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answered on Jan 29, 2018

To maximize the recovery, you will need an economist, and almost certainly a vocational expert. Consult with a personal injury attorney for more information.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Products Liability for Maryland on
Q: I broke my tooth upon eating some Turkey Jerky from Boar's Head. What is my recourse? The company has left me hanging.
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answered on Jan 24, 2018

Assuming that you broke your tooth on a piece of bone or something else that should not have been in the Turkey Jerky, you have a claim. Not to minimize what happened, but the problem you may have in finding a lawyer is what appears to be the limited nature of your injury. You should contact a... View More

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