When a Maryland Car Accident is Partly Your Fault (Part B)

Since Maryland is a contributory negligence state, you will need to be very careful after you have been seriously injured in a Maryland car accident. By all means, you should watch what you say at the accident scene and in the midst of the aftermath.

Avoid saying anything that will place you at fault. This means you should not say, "I'm sorry," or anything that could even remotely be considered an apology. Apologizing will only provide the defense with ammo to use against you. Remember, any amount of fault on your behalf could kill your claim in Maryland as contributory negligence is the standard rule.

Overview of Last Clear Chance Doctrine

Although contributory negligence is the law in Maryland, a car accident victim who is partially at fault would still have a chance at recovering damages if the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the accident. This falls under the "last clear chance" doctrine, and it's not something that you would want to try to prove on your own. You could benefit immensely by scheduling a consultation with an Anne Arundel car accident lawyer, who is well-versed in Maryland's negligence laws.

To understand the last clear chance doctrine, consider this scenario:

• the accident victim is negligent in placing himself or herself in danger;
• the defendant notice's the plaintiff's negligent behavior and has time to hit the brakes or switch lanes to avoid an accident;
• the defendant fails to hit the brakes or switch lanes and an accident ensues; and
• the defendant is found guilty of actionable negligence.

As we stated previously, it can be very difficult to pursue a personal injury claim in the state of Maryland, especially when you lack legal counsel. It's up to you to preserve your legal rights by meeting with an Anne Arundel car accident lawyer.

Contacting an Anne Arundel Car Accident Lawyer

Maryland’s contributory negligence statute makes it more difficult for Maryland car 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 lawyer from Jimeno & Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation – 410-590-9401.

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Hurt in a Maryland car wreck?  Don't get taken advantage of - take attorney Greg Jimeno's crash course in Maryland car accidents.  Order your FREE copy of this compelling book today!