We have added a page on our website analyzing dealing with Farmers Insurance in car and truck accident claims.
A Texas judge ordered a new trial after a defense verdict in a car accident lawsuit in Jefferson County, Texas.
Interestingly, the judge offered no explanation why a new trial was warranted. Judges usually have pretty specific reasons for granting a new trial. The article summarizing the case was not entirely clear on the details of the grounds under which Plaintiff's auto accident lawyer sought a new trial. It is particularly surprising in a case involving a unsafe lane change because it is typically a question of fact for the jury.
On our Maryland car accident website, we write about the perils of lawsuit loans in Maryland auto accident cases.
What if a doctor commits medical malpractice on a patient while treating the patient for injuries from a car accident in Maryland? The driver is liable not only for the plaintiff's direct injuries but also for any additional harm resulting from medical providers rendering aid, regardless of whether the treatment is proper or a negligent manner.
The reasoning behind this Maryland rule is that the at fault driver by his actions put the plaintiff in a position of danger and should be held accountable for the risks inherent in treating the plaintiff's injuries. Of course, the at-fault driver in an auto accident where there is subsequent medical malpractice can bring a claim against the negligent doctor or health care provider for contribution. But I have never seen or heard of this happening.
How do you pick a lawyer for your car accident claim/lawsuit?
First, don't let anyone kid you. While there are a lot of lawyers out there who will take your accident claim that shouldn't be handling car accident cases of any level of complexity, there are a lot of competent Maryland auto accident lawyers who can handle your accident claim.
But the key to finding a quality Maryland accident lawyer is to ask the lawyer the tough questions about their experience. You need to first admit that this task is not as easy as it sounds. I've asked my own treating doctors about their level of experience and qualifications to perform the job. It is not fun and it is no easy. But you really have to suck it up and ask the right questions. Here are three you may want to consider:
- Have you every received a settlement or verdict in excess of $1 million? This question is misleading for lots of reasons but it is still a good question. Why? Accident lawyers who have not handled large cases are more likely to blink the moment that the insurance company makes some thing that approaches a real offer. You may want to feel like your accident lawyer's only client but you don't want to be the lawyer's only client.
- How many cases have you tried in the last few years? Few successful Maryland accident lawyers are trying 10 cases a year. Good lawyers handle good cases and this means a lot of time put into the case before trial and good accident cases, more often than not, settle. But if the lawyer and his/her law firm are only rarely trying cases, it is unlikely they take cases to trial. Even if your goal is to settle your case, you want an accident lawyer who is ready to go to trial (and one the insurance company knows is ready for trial).
- What kind of cases to you handle? If the lawyer handles criminal, domestic,and everything else under the sun, you can reasonably question whether that lawyer has the experience to handle all that comes with a complex personal injury case. Not to say that some lawyers can't be successful handling many different types of cases. But it does raise a red flag that should be fully explored.
The Maryland Auto Accident Lawyer website provides interesting data on the average car accident settlement in Maryland.
Nationwide and Maryland car accident statistics are available here.
How long does the insurance company have to respond to my car accident claim? The reality is that the insurance company has no obligation in third party claims (claims against the defendant driver's insurance company) to respond at all.
Of course, insurance companies are obligated to respond to lawsuits. That is the one arrow in plaintiff's quiver that the must respond to in accident claims. And the threat of a potential lawsuit or trial is what makes insurance companies respond with meaningful offers in accident claims.
- Maryland accident claims: an overview that includes analysis of each insurance company and jurisdiction in Maryland
- Maryland accident lawyer help: information for the accident lawyer in Maryland handling car accident claims
- Maryland Accident Lawyer Blog: more on Maryland accident cases for Maryland attorneys
Our Baltimore car accident attorneys provide volumes of information on our website to assist Baltimore car accident victims and Baltimore car accident attorneys. Click on the proceeding link for more information.
According to a recent national study, plaintiffs recovery at trial in 64 % of head-on car and truck accident collision cases. Of course, an even higher percentage reach an out-of-court settlement in head on collision cases.
The average jury verdict in head on collusion lawsuits is $484,457. While this is not an average head on collision settlement statistic, certain the average verdict is a lens to the average settlement.
