Penalties for Failing to Adhere Maryland Car Insurance Requirements

When a motorist fails to get adequate liability coverage as per the existing Maryland car insurance requirements, steep penalties may apply. These motorists also have left themselves vulnerable to being personally financially liable for any claim filed against them. If you have been injured in an accident with an inadequately insured motorist, meet with a Baltimore County injury attorney. 

Penalties for Insurance Lapses in Maryland Car Insurance Requirements

The minimum insurance requirements in Maryland are $20,000 bodily injury per person, $40,000 bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 per accident for property damage. 

• The first 30 days after an insurance lapse carry a $150 penalty and $7 for each day after; 
• A restoration fee for your vehicle's registration in the amount of $25; 
• Until past insurance violations are cleared up, you will likely be prevented from registering any new vehicles; 
• An authorized tag recovery agent might come to confiscate your license plates after a registration suspension takes effect; 
• For providing false evidence of insurance, a fine of $1,000 may apply and/or a 1-year imprisonment.  

Contact a Baltimore County injury attorney if you are injured in an accident with a motorist who is not adequately insured or not insured at all.

Contacting a Baltimore Injury 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore car accident lawyer from Jimeno & Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-689-8769.