Know the Maryland Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents

When you've been injured in an accident in Maryland, you have a lot to worry about: treating your injuries, contacting your insurance company, getting time off of work to heal, plus car repairs, not to mention getting back to your life before the crash.

If your accident was the result of someone else's negligence, the Maryland statute of limitations gives you a limited amount of time to file a personal injury claim to pursue legal remedy for the injuries you sustained as a result of the at-fault party's recklessness.

The time limit for a car accident claim under the Maryland statute of limitations allows 3 years to bring legal action against the person who caused your injury. After those 3 years have run out, you no will longer be able to seek compensation for your injuries and damages, even if the fault is glaringly obvious.

Because Maryland follows a strict contributory negligence system for personal injury cases, you and your Maryland car accident attorney must be able to show evidence that the other party was 100% at fault for the accident. Gathering the evidence and testimony necessary to prove absolute fault is a time-consuming process, so there is no time to waste. 

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Contacting a Maryland Car Accident Attorney

Maryland's contributory negligence statute makes it more difficult for Maryland accident victims to recover sufficient compensation when someone else is at fault for your accident. This doesn't have to spell the end of your case! Protect your rights and give your Maryland personal injury case the advantage of experienced legal counsel by teaming with a Maryland car accident attorney from Jimeno & Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 1-410-590-9401.