Car Accidents

Jill Kolodner | January 20, 2023 | Car Accidents

The short answer to this question is no; after a Baltimore car accident, the insurance company cannot compel or pressure you into using their preferred auto repair shop. This prohibition carries the force of Maryland law. Like most laws, however, there are exceptions. Maryland’s “Fault” Auto Insurance System Some states maintain a “no-fault” auto insurance… read more

Jill Kolodner | December 1, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you’ve been involved in a car crash, you likely have a lot on your plate. From medical appointments to stressful calls with insurance companies, car crashes can take months to resolve and become tied up in complex legal matters. Although talking to a lawyer may seem like an extra burden, accident attorneys can take… read more

Jill Kolodner | November 30, 2022 | Car Accidents

According to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland drivers reported 95,507 traffic crashes in one recent year. These crashes injured 36,754 people and killed 573 people. Car accidents usually have only a few causes. These reported causes will often tell you the type of collision and the nature of the injuries the people involved… read more

Jill Kolodner | November 26, 2022 | Car Accidents

Being injured in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. Not only do you have to deal with the physical and emotional pain of the injuries, but you also have to worry about how you will pay for the mounting medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, if you were injured in an accident that… read more

Jill Kolodner | November 17, 2022 | Car Accidents

The good news is that most car accident cases in Baltimore settle without filing a lawsuit. Even if your Baltimore car accident involves a lawsuit, your case could settle before you go to court. Whether you have to go to court depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Appearing in Traffic Court After a… read more

Jill Kolodner | November 10, 2022 | Car Accidents

An accident report can provide valuable information to your personal injury lawyer after you get injured in a car accident. The report contains contact and insurance information for the other driver. It also gives the investigating officer’s account of what happened. Maryland gives you several options for getting a copy of your accident report. You… read more

Jill Kolodner | November 5, 2022 | Car Accidents

Are you having neck and lower back pain after a car accident? If so, you may be suffering from a few different injuries and conditions that are different or more serious than you initially believed. Neck and lower back injuries are often notoriously difficult to detect at first, which is why medical evaluation is typically… read more

Jill Kolodner | November 4, 2022 | Car Accidents

Hit-and-runs are illegal in Maryland. Yet, according to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 2,500 hit-and-run fatalities across the country in 2020, the latest year from which full data are available. In addition, more than 20% of pedestrian and bicycle accident fatalities were hit and runs that… read more

Jill Kolodner | October 28, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you drive anywhere around Baltimore, MD, you will likely see one of the hundreds of speed and red light cameras installed throughout the city. While the primary purpose of these cameras is to promote safety by deterring speeding and other moving violations, they can also be helpful in personal injury claims. Whenever an accident… read more

Jill Kolodner | October 20, 2022 | Car Accidents

No one ever expects to be in a car accident; unfortunately, they occur far too often. A good percentage of car accidents are not life-threatening and tend to be only minor car accidents, which are sometimes referred to as “fender benders.” Regardless of the extent of the accident, most people wonder what they should do… read more