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We understand that a personal injury could severely impact your life. When you are injured as a result of a motor vehicle, bike or pedestrian accident, slip and fall, bus accident, dog bite or a dangerous product caused you bodily harm, you have rights that entitle you to compensation for your injuries.
As clear-cut as that may sound, personal injury law is complex and insurance companies often resist paying the compensation that is rightfully yours. Our attorneys will provide victims of negligence with legal advice, assistance in dealing with insurance companies, referrals, support and advocacy, so that you can begin your path towards recovery.
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Compensation in Maryland and Washington DC
Your recovery and compensation are our priority. We have extensive knowledge of insurance company tactics and use our no-nonsense negotiating skills to ensure our clients receive fair compensation for their injuries. This includes damages for loss of work/income, emotional stress, pain and suffering and other medical bills. We also provide clients with a personalised legal support so that they are able to make the most out of the legal strategy, seek the best recovery options so that the case has a successful resolution.
Damages are compensation awarded to the plaintiff/victim of a personal injury lawsuit in order to ease the financial burden incurred by the negligent person(s). The amount of monetary compensation awarded to the injured party could be from the following :
- Medical Bills
- Lost Wages
- Loss of Consortium/Loss of Companionship
- Pain and Suffering
- Emotional Distress
- Wrongful Death
- Punitive Damages
Types of Personal Injury Cases
Below are some of the most common personal injury cases that we handle in Maryland and Washington DC.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents – This can include cars, truck, motorcycles, buses and boats. These types of accident cases are often the result of another motorist’s negligence, but whoever the negligent party may be, it is important to consult with a lawyer right away. Even if the accident did not seem that impactful at the time, there could be lifelong consequences that require long-term medical care.
- Slip & Fall Accidents/Premises Liability – This could be the result of a someone at a parking garage, restaurant or lobby that did not put down an wet floor sign, properly clean up something that spilled or water tracked in by the rain. There could be a loose railing. The steps in a stairwell could be in poor condition. You get the idea. There are many ways in which people are injured everyday due to a facility not being maintained or built.
- Dog/Animal Bite – This type of injury could result in filing a lawsuit against the pet owner and their homeowners’ insurance. Compensation could entitle the liable party to cover expenses such as medical bills, emotional distress and lost wages.
- Burn/ Fire Injury – Recovering from these injuries can be quite severe because the consequences are not only life-altering, but they tend to be very expensive. With care and consideration for the nature of such a case, we work with leading fire experts in order to build a strong case against the negligent party.
- Wrongful Death – As with any other personal injury case, compensation typically sought after are for medical bills and expenses, as well as lost wages. Those suffering from the unnecessary loss of a loved one may be entitled to damages as well, such as loss of household income, funeral costs, loss of companion and pain and suffering.
- Birth Injury – An unfortunate and highly negligent mistake by an obstetrician can result in irreversible injuries to a newborn, like brain damage, cerebral palsy and paralysis. A lawsuit could deem that all responsible parties responsible for lifelong medical bills and loss of life’s enjoyment for the baby.
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Statute of Limitations
There is a certain amount of time, carrying a strict deadline for most personal injury cases in Maryland and Washington DC. The law requires that you file a personal injury lawsuit within that time frame. This is what is called a statute of limitation. If a lawsuit is past the statute of limitation, the injured party will not be able to pursue compensation for those injuries or any loss incurred.
Recovering from an accident is cumbersome as it is, but dealing with mounting medical bills, emotional discord and loss of income can be distressing when all one wants is to get their life back on track. If this sounds like something you are dealing with, you may want to consider contacting a personal injury attorney at Law Office of Debra Oliver. We can help you put the pieces of your life together. Don’t wait too long and miss out on the compensation you deserve.