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What if the car wreck was partly my fault?

Your first priorities after a car wreck are getting help, protecting your safety, and keeping an accurate record of what happened.

IF YOU ARE INJURED, SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Safety and medical care come first. Call 911 when someone is injured. Move out of traffic if you can do so safely. Gathering evidence should not delay emergency care.

NEXT, GATHER EVIDENCE; TAKE PICTURES, VIDEO, AND OBTAIN DOCUMENTS.

Collect useful information. Save driver and insurance details, witness contacts, photographs, and retrieve any police incident reports. Include vehicle positions, damage, and road conditions whenever possible. If you have questions, contact us for a free consultation. In Maryland, your own role in causing an injury can have a major effect on a negligence claim. There may be more at stake than you initially think.

EVEN IF YOU AREN’T SURE, AN ATTORNEY MAY MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CASE.

Generally, if your own negligence helped cause your injury, Maryland law can prevent you from recovering damages from another negligent person. Another driver or insurer saying you were at fault does not settle the issue. The evidence and applicable law need to be reviewed.

Follow your medical provider’s recommendations, and keep treatment records, receipts, and information about missed work. If you or a loved one have been severely injured, it may make sense to allow a qualified Attorney to take on your case while you focus on recovery.

WHAT'S SHOULD I EXPECT MOVING FORWARD?

Stay in communications with your medical provider, insurer, and legal team. An adjuster may request details or inspect the damage to your vehicle. Keeping claim numbers, documents, and notes about conversations together makes follow-up easier. Your lawyer will evaluate whether contributory negligence applies and whether any legal exceptions matter. Do not assume your recovery will simply be reduced by your percentage of fault.

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