Eligibility for an Automobile Accident Claim

Most people are involved in a car accident at some point in their lives. If you are involved in such an accident, you may find the effects to be permanent and life-changing. You may be unable to work or engage in activities you once enjoyed. You may suddenly find medical bills mounting, with no way to repay them. In the blink of an eye, life may become infinitely more difficult.

However, you may have legal options to get your life back on track. If you are involved in an auto accident and it was caused by the negligence of another party, then contact our automobile accident lawyers to determine if you are eligible to file a personal injury claim regarding your accident.

Am I eligible for a car accident claim?

The first question an attorney may address regarding your eligibility is whether or not the applicable statute of limitations has expired. Every jurisdiction maintains specific laws regarding the length of time accident victims have to file claims. Our attorneys can determine which statute of limitations applies to your case. However, you should file your claim as soon after the accident as possible.

You must also have a valid claim with legal standing. This means your suit must be a reasonable grievance that addresses an incident that was clearly the fault of another person or party, and you must have sustained a legitimate injury as a result of the accident in question. This injury does not necessarily have to be physical in nature, but it is always easier to prove the validity of a claim when a physical injury has occurred and you have sought medical treatment to deal with it.

If someone has been killed in a car accident, a similar type of claim of wrongful death may be brought by the members of the immediate family or legal descendants.

Damages regarding a car accident claim may be determined based on:

• Medical bills related to any and all injuries sustained in the accident, even if you have other insurance coverage
• Any lost wages, both past and future
• You may also file for extended disability under uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault party is either not insured or is inadequately insured

Rockville car accident lawyers

The car accident lawyers at Houlon, Berman, Bergman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok are proud to hold a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ certification of AV®. We can assist with automobile accident claims in Maryland including Rockville, Greenbelt, College Park, Upper Marlboro and the District of Columbia. Please contact us today for a free consultation.