Car Accident News

Why Soft-Tissue Injury Claims can be Difficult to Prove

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Oct 20, 2021

There is a widely held misconception that many soft-tissue injuries are not that serious. Many people think an injury must not be that bad if there are no broken bones. While there may be times when this is true, soft-tissue injuries can be just as debilitating…

When Car Crash Victims May Want a Second Opinion About Their Injuries

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Sep 24, 2021

Sometimes patients disagree with their doctors about their treatment and even the type and severity of their injuries. Even though the doctor may be right, and the patient may be wrong, it can be beneficial to seek a second opinion from another doctor.…

Can Car Crash Victims File Claims if They Have No Insurance?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Aug 27, 2021

Some states penalize car crash victims for not buying insurance, even limiting their ability to seek compensation for the damages they suffered. Is that the case in Maryland? Below, our experienced Maryland vehicle accident lawyers discuss this issue…

Can Car Accident Victims Include PTSD in Their Claims for Compensation?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Aug 04, 2021

Car crashes can cause devastating physical and psychological injuries for victims. In some extreme circumstances, victims may suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can cause flashbacks, emotional problems and avoidance of certain situations,…

Will My Auto Accident Case Have a Higher Value if I Need to Get Surgery?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Jul 27, 2021

Victims of car crashes often need surgery to repair the damage done by the accident. For example, if the crash causes damage to internal organs, ligaments, the spinal cord or even the brain, doctors may need to do surgery to help the victim recover or…

Did I End Negotiations by Verbally Accepting the Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Jul 06, 2021

This is a difficult question to answer, as some verbal agreements may be binding while others might not be. It is important to note that if a settlement offer is binding, you may have lost the right to negotiate for more compensation or file a lawsuit…

What Do I Do if the At-Fault Driver Offers Me Cash on Scene?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Jun 07, 2021

When drivers cause car accidents, they often want to avoid the time and hassle of the legal process. That is why they sometimes offer cash to the victim at the scene. They are hoping they can offer cash in exchange for the victim either not calling the…

Can You File a Claim for a Crash Involving a Police Car?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents May 14, 2021

Thousands of innocent bystanders have been injured by police cars that were chasing fleeing suspects or people who violated traffic laws. Victims of these crashes may have questions about seeking compensation, which is why meeting with a licensed attorney…

Liability for a Crash with a Vehicle Stopped on the Shoulder

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents May 06, 2021

The last thing you want to happen on a highway or interstate with high-speed traffic is for your car to break down, forcing you to pull over. Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens all the time and drivers may be forced to sit and wait for a tow truck…

Do Car Insurance Companies Mislead Car Crash Victims?

Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Apr 26, 2021

Misleading car crash victims is often not that difficult. Victims are injured, unsure if they may be eligible for compensation, and they may even trust the insurance company to take care of them. However, insurance companies do not leave it at that.…