13 October 2026, 01:42 PM
I'm Wole Falodun, founding attorney of Falodun Law. For more than 19 years I have helped injured people in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and the same questions come up after almost every crash. Here are the answers.
An automobile accident lawyer in Maryland can deal with the insurance companies, document your injuries and losses, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future treatment, and pain and suffering.
What should I do right after a crash?
Why does the insurance company call so quickly?
Adjusters often reach out within days, before you know the full extent of your injuries. Early offers can be much lower than what your claim is worth, and once you accept, you generally cannot reopen it. Do not give a recorded statement or sign anything before getting advice.
What if I was partly at fault?
Maryland follows a contributory negligence rule, so being found even partly at fault can affect your recovery. Accurate evidence and careful handling of fault matter a great deal.
What if the other driver has no insurance?
You may have options through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
How long do I have to file?
Maryland has strict deadlines, and claims involving government vehicles can have even shorter notice requirements. Waiting also makes evidence harder to preserve, so do not delay.
How much does a lawyer cost?
In most cases you pay no legal fees upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis and offer a free case review.
If you were hurt in a car, truck, or pedestrian accident in Maryland, feel free to ask a general question below. I cannot give individualized legal advice in a public thread, but I am glad to point you in the right direction.
Phone: 301-289-7737
Website: https://www.falodunlaw.com/
Office: 8850 Stanford Blvd., Suite 2900, Columbia, MD 21045
Serving Howard, Prince George's, Baltimore, and Montgomery counties.
Attorney advertising. General information only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by this post.
An automobile accident lawyer in Maryland can deal with the insurance companies, document your injuries and losses, and pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future treatment, and pain and suffering.
What should I do right after a crash?
- Get medical care right away. Whiplash and concussions can take days to show symptoms.
- Call the police and ask for the report number.
- Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries, and get witness contact details.
- Exchange insurance information, but do not discuss fault.
Why does the insurance company call so quickly?
Adjusters often reach out within days, before you know the full extent of your injuries. Early offers can be much lower than what your claim is worth, and once you accept, you generally cannot reopen it. Do not give a recorded statement or sign anything before getting advice.
What if I was partly at fault?
Maryland follows a contributory negligence rule, so being found even partly at fault can affect your recovery. Accurate evidence and careful handling of fault matter a great deal.
What if the other driver has no insurance?
You may have options through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
How long do I have to file?
Maryland has strict deadlines, and claims involving government vehicles can have even shorter notice requirements. Waiting also makes evidence harder to preserve, so do not delay.
How much does a lawyer cost?
In most cases you pay no legal fees upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis and offer a free case review.
If you were hurt in a car, truck, or pedestrian accident in Maryland, feel free to ask a general question below. I cannot give individualized legal advice in a public thread, but I am glad to point you in the right direction.
Phone: 301-289-7737
Website: https://www.falodunlaw.com/
Office: 8850 Stanford Blvd., Suite 2900, Columbia, MD 21045
Serving Howard, Prince George's, Baltimore, and Montgomery counties.
Attorney advertising. General information only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by this post.