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Did I End Negotiations by Verbally Accepting the Insurance Company’s Settlement Offer?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on July 06, 2021This 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 over your crash. One of the most important steps […]
Read moreWhat Do I Do if the At-Fault Driver Offers Me Cash on Scene?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on June 07, 2021When 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 police and/or not filing an insurance claim. While […]
Read moreCan You File a Claim for a Crash Involving a Police Car?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on May 14, 2021Thousands 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 can be an important step. The experienced Maryland auto accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Peter T. […]
Read moreLiability for a Crash with a Vehicle Stopped on the Shoulder
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on May 06, 2021The 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 to arrive. Help cannot come soon […]
Read moreDo Car Insurance Companies Mislead Car Crash Victims?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on April 26, 2021Misleading 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. They often make misleading statements, because they think they can get victims to […]
Read moreAvoiding a Crash While Driving Through Baltimore’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on March 30, 2021Some of the worst crashes happen in intersections, often when drivers are turning left or right. While any intersection can be dangerous, every city has certain intersections that are more dangerous than others. Even if you do not regularly travel through Baltimore’s most dangerous intersections, you should know where they are so you can be […]
Read moreCan I Choose the Repair Shop for My Car After a Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on March 25, 2021When you need to make repairs to your car, or simply bring it in for regular maintenance, you want to take it to a mechanic you can trust. However, after an accident, you may feel pressure to take your car to a repair shop recommended by the insurance company. Unfortunately, many crash victims are unsure […]
Read moreStaying Safe When Trying to Collect Evidence After a Car Crash
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on February 25, 2021Sometimes crash victims take the time to collect evidence at the scene. This can help victims with building a case against the at-fault driver. However, you cannot count on passing drivers to exercise an appropriate amount of caution. There have been numerous cases of drivers and passengers on the roadside getting hit by passing cars […]
Read moreWhat if Your Car Registration was Expired at the Time of the Crash?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on February 08, 2021Even though it is against the law to drive your car while the registration is expired, it is unlikely this will affect your ability to seek compensation after an accident. Below, the Maryland car accident attorneys from Peter T. Nicholl Law Offices discuss why an expired tag is usually irrelevant to a claim. In Maryland, if […]
Read moreWho is Liable for a Crash Caused by a Sudden Medical Emergency?
Posted on behalf of Peter T. Nicholl in Car Accidents Published on January 18, 2021If you get hit by another car whose driver was in violation of traffic laws, the other driver is most likely going to be held financially liable for your damages. However, there can be exceptions to this general rule. For example, the other driver may not be held liable if he or she was experiencing […]
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