The driver hit my parked car and ran off but was caught by our neighbor when he chased him and convinced him to go back to the scene which he did. The police arrived and found out that the driver apparently has a suspended license. Insurance company said that that most likely will happened is for... Read more »
depending on the age of your vehicle and the extent of the property damage, you may have a civil claim against the opposing individual for diminution of your vehicles value. however, you have not provided sufficient information to comment on whether it is worthwhile to pursue such a claim.
We have a estate lawyer for him but they won't tell them anything but that it's a active murder investigation, wouldn't it be vehicular manslaughter. officers turned the case over to the ASA but nobody called n told us that they won't let us see the video of the accident either... Read more »
The personal representative of the estate should retain a personal injury lawyer to pursue a survival action, and your brother’s heirs (wife, children, parents, siblings) should retain a personal injury lawyer to pursue a wrongful death action. I’m n these cases, the estate may prefer to not... Read more »
In Maryland you cannot use deadly force for property alone and you can only use reasonable force depending on the circumstances. If they are attacking the car with your family in it and you fear for their safety, you could likely use reasonable force to prevent the assault.
There are 2 traffic lanes going North bound and 2 traffic lanes going South bound with a legal turning lane to make a left (no light to make turn) . I was in a car on the passenger side waiting to cross the 2 on coming lanes of North bound traffic. There is a traffic light slightly down the road... Read more »
Possibly. A jury would make that determination. States have different comparative fault laws, but most states have a framework that would allow a jury to determine if the driver of the vehicle you were in has fault, or whether the truck has fault. A jury could determine either have fault or one... Read more »
You should check your policy language, but the standard measure of damage would be the fair market value of the property, not the cost to replace the property with a new model.
She did not cross the street in a crosswalk however, the car was speeding, but did not get a ticket. This occurred in Westminster, Carroll County MD
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. You should locate a personal injury lawyer with whom you are comfortable and go over the circumstances and legal options in detail. Whenever a death occurs arising out of an automobile accident, there is often a detailed accident reconstruction report... Read more »
Hello, My car was rear ended by a trash hauling truck insured by Erie insurance. The Driver of the truck and their employer agreed they were at fault but Erie Insurance refused to pay damages, claiming they did not have sufficient evidence to pay, and suggested I call my insurance company. I have... Read more »
Sounds like you will need to sue the driver and employer. If anyone was hurt, you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. Best of luck.
A Maryland attorney is best qualified to answer your question, but your post remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, if an officer determines that a vehicle poses a threat to its occupants' safety or the safety of other motorists, they probably could. It would depend on the severity... Read more »
Which MVA office would the county crash investigator send report to? Is what I meant.
Here's the link to get a copy of the police report:
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/requestreports/
So I talked to other driver’s insurance and they accepted the liability. But i didnt mention them that I was driving uber because i had no information of the passenger. But Now that passenger contacted the uber’s insurance. So i just want to know if i tell other insurance that it was a rider... Read more »
You should immediately contact all involved insurance companies and advise them of the correct status of your passenger.
Not sure which driver was at fault. What can I expect from my insurance company or any insurance company. Can I be sued? I'm not sure if I need to notify my insurance company. Both drivers were flown to Shock Trauma. My father needs multiple surgeries for severe broken ankle and leg and other... Read more »
Call your insurance company and cooperate fully. Best wishes for your father.
It's difficult to fully answer this question without some additional context. Obviously driving while experiencing an episode of sleep apnea would not seem possible. Falling asleep at the wheel is not necessarily criminal or negligent, but could be. For example if someone suffered from sleep... Read more »
This was posted in the "Car Accidents" practice area. If you post it under "Traffic Tickets," you will probably get responses from attorneys in that practice area.
My name wasn't on the title of his car. It was a DUI.
If you were not the owner or driver of the car, it is difficult or impossible to understand the legal theory that one would use to hold you accountable. If you were present in the car, had an obligation to prevent him from driving, and did not, or encouraged him in some fashion, there may be some... Read more »
federal judge dismissed insurance company, saying that: we need to get judgement first against dealership, because they were not informed, but they were in the court. after we got the judgement, then since i didn't speak English, my own lawyer i believe made deal with all state insurance... Read more »
Why did you wait 20 years to ask this question? I doubt there will be any bank or insurance company records, paper or electronic, left to trace what happened to the proceeds. Is the lawyer still practicing? Is he alive even? While you were entitled to a complete accounting of how the settlement... Read more »
Driver side was in flow of traffic
Not enough facts to answer. Probably if the door was already open as you approached, so that you could have avoided it if you were paying attention, then you’ll be at fault. If the person flung the door open right as you reached them and you had no opportunity to avoid hitting the door, then it... Read more »
The front bumper of car entering the empty parking space was hit by parked car door opening suddenly.
An argument can be made either way. Not enough facts to say if one of you is solely negligent or if both are somewhat at fault. Turn the matter over to your insurance carrier and let the insurance companies figure it out.
Is it legal in MD to record, without permission/consent, the conversations occurring after an auto accident?
I read an article that cited MD 2013 Code, which explained that it was legal to record the conversations after an auto accident, citing that the law (or case law) did not deem the... Read more »
Maryland is a two-party consent state when it comes to audio recordings: both parties must consent to the recording. There is no exceptions for auto accidents. Video recording is not covered under this law, but unless you have a way to turn off the audio recording capacity of your video device, you... Read more »
If you were hurt contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Much depends on how the wreck happened, so avoid giving statements over the phone until you speak with an attorney. If you don't know who to call, give me a call.
Much depends on who was where... Read more »
This cause a chain accident. Vehicle A was stopped on highway, Vehicle B and C were stopped behind. Vehicle D swerved to miss the other stopped vehicles and Vehicle E hit Vehicle C.
Likely Vehicle E as regardless of the "why" of the actions in front, all drivers have to drive in a way that allows them to stop for vehicles stopped ahead. Sounds like B & C managed to do this and D managed to swerve, and I'm not hearing why E went on and hit them. That being... Read more »
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