When you have been hurt in an accident, it’s important to take steps to recover as quickly as possible while dealing with the expenses that your accident has led to. Maybe you’ve lost a paycheck due to time off from work or incurred expensive medical bills due to emergency treatment and surgery. And in many cases, there are costs associated with the trauma of being in a serious accident. The Law Office of Andrew D. Toms can represent you in all personal injury matters.
Types of Personal Injury and Possible Compensation
There are a broad range of personal injuries for which you can be compensated. These include:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including automobile, truck, motorcycle, RV, boat, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, as well as crashes caused by distracted driving or drunk driving
- Premises liability injuries, where dangerous conditions in a home, office building, store, warehouse, or other establishment led to your injury
- Wrongful death cases which involve a person who was killed in a traffic accident or other accident
If you file a personal injury claim in Maryland, you can pursue compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Property damage caused in the accident
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning potential
- Permanent disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
In most cases, the money damages you collect are not taxable under state or federal law. You don’t have to go to court in all cases, as many personal injury cases settle before going to court. However, if we cannot secure a fair settlement offer through negotiation, we won’t hesitate to take your case to court.
What Should I Bring To The Meeting With My Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you first meet with us to discuss your case, it’s helpful to bring as much information about your accident and injuries as possible to help us evaluate your case. This information may include:
- Police report from the accident
- Names and contact information for the other parties to the accident, as well as witnesses
- Witness statement, if any
- Doctor evaluations and reports
- Receipts for medical expenses
- Photographs of the accident scene
- Documentation of lost wages
- Receipts for any other financial costs associated with your injury
What Does it Cost to Hire A Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer?
If we accept your case, we do so on a contingency basis. This means you don’t pay anything to us until you receive a settlement. You can expect that the more complicated your case, the longer it will take to either go to court or to receive a settlement offer. Until then, you can pay medical bills through vehicle or medical insurance. We will help you understand your various options as you move forward through the legal process.
Contact Law Office of Andrew D. Toms
The Law Office of Andrew D. Toms can provide competent and expert legal assistance if you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury. Contact us today for a free consultation.