Maryland Car Accident Attorney Blog
A tragic Maryland car accident last month resulted in the death of a 2-year-old boy and left an infant and two adults seriously injured. According to the Maryland State Police, the crash happened around 2:30 PM one afternoon in Waldorf, Maryland on Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) near Pika Road. The toddler’s mother, a 21-year-old woman, was driving a 2017 Hyundai Elantra when the crash happened. Although it’s not clear exactly what happened, her vehicle crashed into a 2018 Ford F-250 truck in what was described as a “nearly head-on” collision. After the crash, the 2-year-old was rushed to the hospital but pronounced dead shortly thereafter. His mother and 2-month-old brother were also taken to the hospital with injuries, along with the driver of the other vehicle. Information on the extent of the injuries of those individuals has not been released. The crash is still under investigation since the cause remains unknown. Police did report that they are investigating what role, if any, the children’s car seats may have played in causing the death or injuries.
In the aftermath of such a tragic accident, families can face some significant financial costs whilst also mourning their loved one. There are medical bills and funeral and burial costs. Affected individuals may end up having to miss some work, causing them lost wages. The financial stress that fatal Maryland car accidents cause can be incredibly difficult for families to deal with, especially as they mourn the loss of a loved one.
While there is, unfortunately, nothing that can undo the accident or the damage it caused, Maryland law allows those injured in these accidents—or those who lost loved ones—to recover financially through a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits can provide financial compensation for all damages actually suffered, helping the family at least not worry about finances while they mourn. These lawsuits can be brought against another driver who was at fault and caused the accident—a driver who ran a red light, for example, or was texting while driving and swerved into the other lane.
How Can You Prove Fault in a Maryland Car Accident?
In some situations it may be difficult to prove that the other driver was at fault, and thus may make it difficult to succeed in this type of lawsuit. In these situations, there may still be another avenue for relief. Personal injury lawsuits can be filed against a party who was partially at fault in the accident, sometimes even if they were not there. For example, in the case above, there may have been a defect in the children’s car seats that caused the fatality and the injuries to the infant. It can be difficult to know the options for who to bring suit against, however, so those interested in recovering financially after a Maryland car accident are advised to reach out to a personal injury attorney who can talk them through their legal options.
Have You Lost a Loved One in a Maryland Car Accident?
If you’ve recently lost someone in a Maryland car accident, you may know all too well the emotional and financial toll that comes in the aftermath. Let the attorneys at Lebowitz & Mzhen take a weight off your shoulders and work to earn you the monetary compensation you deserve. Our compassionate attorneys are dedicated to helping Maryland clients and can meet with you risk-free this week. Give us a call at 800-654-1949 to schedule a free consultation.