Riverside Car Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, a personal injury attorney from Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers may be able to assist you. Getting into a collision will damage your vehicle, but more than that, drivers and passengers often deal with serious physical injuries and exorbitant medical expenses that arise due to the crash.

If this describes your situation, you may be entitled to fair compensation for your losses. You can contact the office of a Riverside car accident lawyer for a free consultation and evaluation of your case. Our Riverside personal injury lawyers do not get paid unless you receive compensation, so there is absolutely nothing to lose by giving us a call and discussing your case. For more information on your personal injury claim, contact our law firm. 

Our Winning Combination Leads to Outstanding Results

We have been helping clients for over ten years, and we have found great success when we are able to combine two key elements: 

High-Quality Medical Care

We have established a professional relationship with some of the best healthcare providers and technicians in the state. In fact, these are doctors and professionals we would send our family and friends to for help. We can recommend great doctors near you so that you get the healthcare your injuries deserve. 

Unsurpassed Client Communication

You never have to wonder or second-guess what is happening with your case. Our auto accident attorneys are not just available via phone and email. We also provide clients with a unique number to text at any time with questions, comments, or other concerns.

When you follow your doctor’s orders, and we keep you updated on your case, you can go From Hurt to Help®.

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Maryland

To pursue compensation for your losses after an accident in Riverside, we must establish negligence. This means that someone didn’t act with prudence and reasonable caution, causing your collision. Negligence is presented in four elements: 

• Duty of Care: All drivers have a legal responsibility to follow traffic laws and regulations. 
• Breach of Duty: Any action or inaction that violates traffic laws and regulations is a breach of that driver’s duty to others on the road. 
• Causation: The accident and injuries that result from the at-fault driver’s breach of duty.
• Damages: The accident and your injuries leave you with physical, financial, and emotional hardships and losses that you may seek compensation for. 

Some of the more common acts of negligence behind the wheel we have seen include the following: 

Distracted Driving

This is one of the primary causes of accidents. In fact, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that 290,000 people were injured in distracted driving crashes in 2022.

Common distracted driving behaviors often include: 

• Talking to passengers
• Texting while driving
• Playing with the radio
• Eating or drinking 
• Doing makeup or shaving
• Posting on social media
• Looking at the GPS

Whenever a driver does something that takes their eyes or attention away from the road, they can cause a car accident.

Breaking Traffic Laws

Not following traffic laws or posted road rules can lead to a car crash. Speeding, passing when it is not safe, and other risky behaviors and violations of the law can all cause accidents with destructive consequences. Consult our team if you were injured by a negligent driver who:

• Ran a red light
• Failed to yield
• Made an improper turn
• Passed you illegally
• Drove over the speed limit
• Ignored traffic signs

If you have questions regarding negligence in your case, we can help you understand how it applies to your circumstances.

Impaired Driving

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the annual estimated cost of alcohol-related crashes was more than $123 billion in 2020. However, impaired driving encapsulates several types of impairment, including prescription medications and illegal drugs. 

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is incredibly dangerous and risky––not just for the driver but for everyone else on the road as well.

What to Expect After a Riverside Car Crash

In theory, the steps after a collision are straightforward. After a car accident, the insurance companies involved will try to determine the fault. If the driver who hit you is at fault, you may be offered a settlement. 

A problem arises when the settlement simply is not adequate compensation for what you or a loved one has been through. It is obviously in the insurance company’s interest to settle for as little as possible, but if that offer does not begin to cover the bills related to that accident, it may be time to pursue your legal options and fight back.

Legal Options for Car Accident Victims in Riverside, MD

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident and you were not at fault, you may be entitled to more compensation than the insurance company is offering. A consultation with our car collision attorneys in Riverside could tell you whether you are entitled to damages that cover the many costs associated with an accident. 

Those damages include:

• Medical bills: If you were hospitalized or had to visit a doctor due to your motor vehicle accident, you have probably had some medical bills pile up. Even with insurance, the severe injuries sustained from the wreck can be expensive, entitling you to compensation.
• Missed wages: If a car accident prevented you from working, it essentially took money right out of your pocket. You could recover these lost wages if the other party was at fault.
• Decreased earning potential: An accident could also leave lingering health effects that make it harder for you to do your job in the future. If an accident affects your ability to do your job, advance in your career, or otherwise make a living, you might be entitled to more compensation.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: A lasting injury does not just affect your ability to work. It could also affect your relaxation time as well. An injury can make it impossible to participate in a favorite hobby, like golfing or tennis, and this loss of enjoyment could also be covered.
• Disability and disfigurement: Depending on their nature and severity, permanent injuries may require changes to your lifestyle. You may require medical assistive devices, ongoing healthcare, and in-home nursing. You can seek fair compensation for their losses. 
• Property Damage: Any personal effects and vehicle damage are losses that you can demand compensation for their repair or replacement.  
• Pain and suffering: Any other anguish or issues arising from this accident could entitle you to damages.

Compensation depends on the particulars of each individual case. You may recover losses other than those listed here.

We Fight Attempts to Undervalue Your Damages

When it comes to pursuing maximum compensation, the insurance company may try to avoid paying for your losses. For instance, if you required hospitalization, the insurer may offer a settlement that doesn’t account for each of your losses. It might even assert that you’re not injured at all and don’t deserve compensation for anything.

If you think that you are entitled to more compensation than the insurance company is offering, you should call Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers for a free consultation. To recover what you need, we’ll investigate your case, show the insurer evidence, and negotiate a fair deal. Adam Fights for your rights.

How Our Riverside Car Accident Attorneys Can Help

Our Riverside car accident lawyers can handle every aspect of the legal process so that you do not have to pursue damages for yourself or your loved one by yourself. Here is what we can do for you:

• File your insurance claim
• Adhere to all insurance and statutory deadlines
• Handle all communication on your behalf
• Gather all evidence in your case
• Identify the liable parties
• Negotiate a fair settlement
• Make your case in court
• Remain available to answer your questions 

We will do everything in our legal power to secure recovery for what you need. 

We File Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

Unfortunately, dealing with the stresses of medical bills and an accident can take up a lot of your time and energy. If you are distracted and do not pursue your case in a timely manner, you may miss your chance to seek damages. 

That is because the state of Maryland does not give you unlimited time to file your accident lawsuit with the Harford County courthouse. Under the statute of limitations, Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101, you typically have three years to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. You would be surprised how quickly that amount of time can pass when you are just trying to get back to your normal life. 

Our accident attorneys will file your case quickly and make sure that you do not miss your opportunity to receive the financial compensation you deserve.

We Handle All Communications for You

You have enough going on. You probably do not want to spend all day talking to insurance companies and their lawyers. That is what we are here for. Our legal team handles all communications and lets you know about settlement offers and other major case-related events.

In fact, we can talk to:

• Insurance adjusters
• Liable parties
• Attorneys 
• Accident experts
• Doctors
• Police 
• Eyewitnesses 

If there is a way we can save you a phone call or an email, we will do it. 

We Make Your Car Accident Case

We gather the evidence needed to make your case and show which parties are liable. The evidence we may use includes:

• Traffic camera footage
• Photos from the accident scene
• Medical records
• Police reports
• Eyewitness testimony
• Accident reconstruction data 
• Physical debris
• Expert analysis
• Text records
• Social media posts
• Blood alcohol tests 

This evidence will shed further light on who was responsible. Armed with that evidence, we can examine whether any of these parties bear liability: 

• Other drivers
• Trucking companies
• Rideshare companies
• Auto shops
• Car manufacturers
• Property owners
• Government entities 

We show that the negligence of the other party caused you or a loved one harm and that you are entitled to damages as a result. If we cannot reach a settlement, we will continue to make your case for you in court.

We Work on Contingency

We understand the difficult times you and your family are facing after a car accident, which is why you will never have to pay us up front. All accident victims deserve legal representation. When you hire us as your auto accident lawyer, we work on a contingency-fee basis. Our attorney fees are a preapproved portion of your settlement or court award. If you don’t win, you pay us nothing. There is no financial risk to you.

What to Do After a Riverside Car Accident

The next steps you take after a Riverside car accident could greatly influence your case. To ensure your health and your right to compensation, we recommend you do the following. However, do not risk your health or safety. Here’s what we suggest: 

• Check for Injuries: Check yourself and your passengers for any injuries. If you can, check the occupants of the other vehicle. 
• Move to a Safe Location: If your injuries permit, move to a safe location on the side of the road and leave your vehicle where it is. 
• Call 9-1-1: Let emergency services know where you are and what has happened. The police will write up a police report. Be sure to get a case number from them. 
• Exchange Information: Try to collect contact and insurance information from the other driver. If there are witnesses, ask for their contact information. 
• Document the Accident: Take photos of the accident scene as well as the cars involved and your injuries. Also, try to record what you remember.
• See a Doctor: Whether you see one in the emergency room or your primary care, see a doctor as soon as possible and follow their orders. 

Contact Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers to Learn More Today

If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident and believe that you are entitled to compensation, know that you are not on your own. You can contact Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers to see how a Riverside car accident lawyer can assist you today.

Simply contact our office to receive a free consultation and learn more from a member of our staff. There is no risk to you, and we only get paid when you receive a settlement or court award, so please contact us today.