Hyattsville, MD asked in Car Accidents for Maryland

Q: How does Maryland handle car accidents where two cars collide but it was primarily the fault of a third car that got

away unscathed?

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Eric Todd Kirk
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: Unfortunately, Maryland is one of 5 [at last count] states that adheres to the common law's concepts of contributory negligence. Under this scheme, the comparative fault of the involved drivers is not weighed in comparison to one another. Under a a contributory negligence framework, you either caused or contributed to an accident, or you did not. If you contributed in even the slightest fashion, you are barred from recovery for any resulting damages. You may wish to promptly consult with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: I'd be looking at an uninsured motorist claim. You really want to get a consult from a lawyer, and members of the Md.Assn for Justice give free consults.

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