Is it possible for me to be found liable if I'm rear-ended in an accident in Baltimore, Maryland?

A: It's unlikely that you will be found liable if you are rear-ended in an accident in Baltimore, Maryland. An accident is stressful at best, but in many cases one can be downright traumatic for passengers. Even worse is when the accident was caused by another driver's recklessness, negligence, or failure to adhere to the common rules of the road.

The issue of liability, or "fault", can be difficult to determine, however, without a comprehensive background in traffic law.

If you've been injured in a rear-end accident in Baltimore, Maryland, and believe another driver was to blame for the crash, contact a Baltimore, MD, personal injury attorney to schedule an evaluation of your case for assistance in determining if your accident is eligible for a car accident claim. 

You could be entitled to restitution if someone else was to blame for your accident.

In certain accidents, however, the circumstances of the crash automatically establish fault. This is the case in rear-end collisions, in which the driver who rear-ends the other vehicle is almost always considered at fault because every driver should maintain a reasonable distance between his or her own vehicle and the one in front of them. 

This reasoning rests on the idea that if a car is traveling at a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of it and the driver is not distracted the car should be able to stop in time if the vehicle in front of it suddenly brakes.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. For instance, if the car behind you strikes you and pushes you into the back of the car in front of you, liability rests on the car behind you for both accidents. 

Contacting a Baltimore, MD Personal Injury Attorney

It is unlikely you will be found at fault if you were rear-ended in an accident in Baltimore, Maryland but it will still be in your best interest to hire a MD personal injury attorney.

Maryland's contributory negligence statute makes it more difficult for the victims of an accident in Baltimore, Maryland, 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 case for your accident in Baltimore, Maryland the advantage of experienced legal counsel by teaming with a Baltimore, MD personal injury attorney from Jimeno & Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation and read our FREE eBook What to Expect after a Maryland Car Wreck. - 410-590-9401.