Abingdon Car Accident Lawyer

A car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Facing the fallout from medical bills to lost wages can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re recovering from injuries. That’s where we come in. As your Abingdon personal injury lawyer, we’re here not just to represent you but to stand by your side through every step of your recovery journey. 

With Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, you’ll receive compassionate support and representation aimed at securing the compensation you truly deserve. Offering free initial consultations and working on a contingency fee basis, we ensure that your path to recovery is both clear and accessible. Trust our Abingdon car accident attorneys to be your advocate, your voice, and your strength in these challenging times. Call us to go From Hurt to Help® today.

Adam Fights for You After an Abingdon Car Accident

To us, our success is not a secret. We provide our clients with two key factors that set our claims up for the best possible resolution: 

Care From Our Network of High-Quality Medical Providers

After we provide you with a free case evaluation and take you on as a client, we get you in with one of the doctors in our network. We have spent years building this network of caregivers and technicians. Each is exceptional in their field. They are people that we have built lasting friendships with and have sent our family members to. They can provide you with the medical care you deserve. 

Unsurpassed Communications Via Unique Text Number

You are more than just a client to us. For us, you are a part of our team. We want to know how your injuries and the accident have impacted your life. We want you to feel welcome and necessary to our process. As such, we provide each of our clients with a unique text number. With it, you can reach out to us any time you have questions or concerns or just want an update on your case. 

Committed to Your Success

When you receive high-quality medical care and our goals are aligned, Adam Fights for your right to fair compensation. 

Protect Your Health and Your Rights After an Abingdon Car Accident

If you have suffered injuries in a car crash in Abingdon, and your injuries allow you, follow these steps: 

• Check yourself, your passengers, and the occupants of the other vehicle for any injuries
• Move to a safe location on the side of the road, but leave the car where it is
• Call 9-1-1 for emergency services
• Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver 
• Exchange contact information with any witnesses
• Take photos and videos of the accident scene, your injuries, and the vehicle damage
• Record what you remember before the accident
• See a doctor as soon as possible to treat your injuries, which will also link the accident to your injuries

Finally, you should contact our office as soon as you feel well enough. By contacting us early, we can begin investigating your accident while evidence is still available and memories are fresh. 

Damages an Abingdon Car Accident Lawyer Can Pursue for You

If you’ve been involved in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to claim a wide variety of damages. What you can claim could include:

• Current medical expenses
• Future healthcare costs
• Lost wages due to inability to work
• Lost earning potential if you cannot return to work
• Repairs or replacement for property damage 
• Pain and suffering 
• Emotional distress, like anxiety or depression
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium

Remember that every case is different, and settlements vary. The specifics of what you can claim will vary based on the details of your case and the severity of your injuries. Thorough recordkeeping will allow you to seek the maximum compensation possible in your case. We recommend starting a file and collecting receipts, bills, and invoices as you receive them. Also include any miscellaneous items, such as transportation to doctor’s appointments. You should also keep a journal of progress. 

We can use the records you have collected to assess the damages in your case and determine a fair settlement value, allowing us to effectively negotiate on your behalf. 

Sustaining Injuries Due to Your Airbag Deployment

You may find that you suffered injuries when your airbag was deployed in the accident. Such injuries could include: 

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion
• Hearing loss
• Burns
• Broken bones

You may even experience respiratory issues due to the gases used to inflate the bag. Be sure to discuss your injuries with your doctor.

Call us today for a free case review. Don’t accept a low settlement—fight back with the Abingdon car accident lawyers at Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers today. 

Four Elements of a Negligent Car Accident

In car accident cases, proving negligence is pivotal to securing compensation, and it hinges on four essential elements:

• Duty of care refers to the obligation to avoid causing harm to others. Drivers owe a duty of care to everyone on the road. 
• Breach of duty occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, such as violating traffic laws. 
• Causation links the breach of duty directly to the injuries sustained; the accident must be the clear cause of harm. 
• Damages refer to the actual losses suffered, which can include physical injuries, financial losses, and emotional distress. 

Together, these elements form the foundation of a negligence claim in car accident litigation, but we must prove them with evidence. 

An Abingdon Car Accident Attorney Investigate to Determine Cause, Fault, and Liability

We will investigate your accident to determine how the accident occurred, who caused it, and who is liable. In most car accident cases, the at-fault party and the liable party are the same. In some instances, such as an accident with a work van, the at-fault party could be the driver, but the liable party would be the owner of the van. 

The evidence we would gather could include the following:

• Police report
• Witness statements
• Photos or videos of the accident scene
• Medical records and bills
• Pay stubs or employment records for lost wages
• Traffic camera footage, if available
• Phone records to prove distracted driving
• Vehicle damage assessments
• Insurance policy information

We will even seek the opinions of medical experts on your prognosis, such as our network of doctors. We can ask financial advisors how your injuries will impact your livelihood and lifestyle and accident reconstruction specialists to clarify any questions on the nature and cause of the accident. 

We Take on the Insurance Company While You Recover

Armed with evidence, a fair value of your damages, and the law, we file your insurance claim with the insurance company. In response, the insurance company will offer an initial settlement. Do not be fooled by it. In all likelihood, it will be far lower than what your case is worth. 

Car accident lawyers in Abingdon will negotiate with them to achieve a settlement offer that more closely resembles your needs. And if we cannot reach an agreement, we will take your case to court. There, we can make our arguments to win you a court award. 

There May Be More Than One Insurer in Your Abingdon Car Accident Case

Our investigation may determine there are multiple parties liable for your injuries. That’s not a problem for us. We will file insurance claims with each liable party. Other parties could include multiple drivers, a parts manufacturer, or even an auto mechanic. 

Your Time Is Limited to Three Years

Under Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101, car accident victims generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit at the Harford County courthouse. If this deadline passes before you file your lawsuit with the courts, you may be barred from pursuing compensation through the court system. 

To avoid missing this deadline and to preserve evidence in your case, we recommend contacting us as soon as possible. 

Contact Our Abingdon Car Accident Lawyers Today

Call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers for a free case review. Our Abingdon car accident attorneys can represent you with no upfront fees. We only get paid when you win. 

Talk to our legal team today.