Understanding how to determine and prove fault after a car accident is essential to building a solid case and recovering the money you need and deserve. Most states operate fault-based car accident systems that allow victims to hold the at-fault driver accountable and recover money. Working with a Baltimore car accident lawyer is the best …
What Types of Damages Can I Recover in a Car Accident Case?
The types of damages you can recover following a car accident depend on the expenses and losses you incurred. In general, you can likely seek and secure economic and non-economic damages. Some cases could qualify for punitive damages. However, these are rare in car accident cases. In some auto cases you can work out a …
What Happens if a Loved One is Killed in a Police Chase Crash?
If a loved one was killed in a police chase crash, you need to know what happens and how you can pursue compensation. Under limited circumstances, the police department or municipality could be liable for wrongful death damages. Your lawyer will clarify the circumstances that allow you to pursue this course of action. Our car …
Who is Responsible If a Police Chase Causes an Accident?
Who is responsible when a police chase causes an accident could depend on whose negligence caused the collision. It could also depend on whether or not the collision violated your constitutional rights. You do not have to manage your case on your own or define which of these factors will drive your compensation request. A …
How Do I File a Claim for a Police Chase Accident?
If you were injured in a car accident caused by a police chase, our car accident lawyers in Baltimore can describe the steps for filing a claim for financial recovery. A critical part of recovering damages from a police department or municipality is proving a constitutional violation—a potentially daunting task on your own. Our law …
What Happens if an Innocent Bystander is Injured in a Police Chase?
Bystanders and others on the road are vulnerable to danger and injuries through no fault of their own when police chases occur. If you or someone you love was an innocent bystander injured in a high-speed chase, our law firm can help you understand your options and what to expect while you pursue compensation. The …
What if I am Injured in a Police Chase Accident by a Stolen Car?
If you have been injured by a stolen car in a police chase accident, you might be entitled to compensation. Dealing with these injuries can be frustrating, especially given that recovering damages can be more challenging compared to a typical motor vehicle case. In some situations, the policies of local police increase the likelihood of …
What Happens If a Police Car Hits You During a Chase?
When officers engage in reckless police chases, the odds of a dangerous collision increase dramatically. If you were hurt after a police car hit you during a chase, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Holding police departments and the cities that oversee them responsible can be difficult, thanks to the qualified immunity they enjoy. …
What Compensation Can I Get If I Was Hit by a Police Car?
After a crash, your state’s car accident laws will determine the compensation available. Most states follow a fault-based law that allows victims to hold the at-fault party responsible for their medical bills, future care needs, lost income, and non-economic damages. When a police officer causes your collision, the process you must navigate to recover compensation …
What Should I Do if I Was Injured in a Police Chase Crash?
If you were injured in a police chase crash, your priority, following getting the necessary medical care, should be to hire a car accident lawyer familiar with these cases. Navigating these cases and getting justice requires understanding the legal complexities, state and federal laws, and other factors that make these cases more difficult to win than …