Auto Accident Lawyers - the Attorneys at Baltimore, Maryland's Susan R. Green, PC

Our auto accident lawyers in the Baltimore, Maryland area handle all types of motor vehicle accident cases. We are experienced in litigating cases involving automobile, motorcycle, trucking, and even ATV accidents.

It is important that you keep track of as much information as possible after an accident, including names, phone numbers, and insurance information of the drivers, contact information for any witnesses, notes of any unusual conditions (such as bad weather, missing traffic signs, or problems with an involved vehicle), and notes on how the accident occurred. This information will help the auto accident lawyers at our Baltimore, Maryland area offices, making it possible for them to more effectively pursue your case.

In addition, be sure to file the appropriate reports with the police departments and DMV. Finally, please contact the auto accident attorneys at the Baltimore, Maryland law offices of Susan R. Green as soon as possible after a collision. We can help protect your rights during discussions with your insurance company, and can help you receive the monetary compensation you need and deserve. Serious injuries deserve serious representation. We can help you through these tough times.

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Auto Accidents

While driving a car, it is important that you be alert, careful, and completely aware of your surroundings. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are, factors outside of your control can still result in an auto accident. Drunken, drugged or exhausted drivers, unsafe vehicles, and other hazards can make accidents unavoidable. When auto accidents result in injuries, the ensuing legal and medical issues can be overwhelming. Fortunately, our auto accident lawyers can help. The attorneys at the Baltimore, Maryland area law offices of Susan R. Green have consistently obtained excellent results for our clients, often under very difficult circumstances.

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Multiple Vehicle Auto Accidents

In accidents involving two or more cars, the negligence of one of the drivers is often the primary cause of the accident. Negligence can take many forms, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while tired, speeding, talking on a cell phone while driving and just not paying attention. Likewise, if a person fails to properly maintain their vehicle and a mechanical malfunction causes an auto accident, that person can be held responsible. If, however, the auto accident was caused not by lack of maintenance, but rather by a defective part, the manufacturer of the part may be responsible for the accident.

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Single Vehicle Auto Accidents

Defective parts and poor design can also be the cause of single-vehicle accidents. Many SUVs, for example, have an extremely high center of gravity, which can result in a rollover accident if the driver has to turn quickly to avoid an obstacle. Rollover accidents are ten times more likely to result in a fatality than non-rollovers. Other mechanical defects, such as defective tires, can also contribute to single vehicle accidents. The manufacturers of defective vehicles and parts can be considered negligent and held responsible for the harm their negligence has caused.

If you have been in a car wreck caused by the negligence of another person or group, contact our auto accident attorneys near Baltimore, Maryland today.

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Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists have as much right to be on our nation's streets and highways as any other vehicle. Unfortunately, other motorists often fail to recognize that right, driving as if motorcyclists were not there. The auto accident attorneys at the Baltimore, Maryland law offices of Susan R. Green fight to win compensation for motorcyclists who have been injured because other drivers were not paying attention.

Three quarters of motorcycle crashes involve a collision with an automobile, and of these, more than two thirds were the result of another driver violating the motorcyclist's right-of-way. Being cut off by other drivers becomes a fact of life for most motorcyclists, and most ride defensively so they can avoid inattentive drivers, but sometimes, defensive riding is simply not enough. Negligent drivers can cause accidents with even the most aware of motorcyclists. A study by the University of Southern California (USC) concluded that "the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents."

When motorcycle accidents do occur, injuries are almost certain to result. In accidents between a motorcycle and one or more cars, the motorcyclist sustains an injury in 98 percent of cases. After an accident, expensive medical bills, combined with lost work due to injuries, can be a major financial burden. The auto accident lawyers at our Baltimore, Maryland firm can help you ease the financial burden by gaining compensation from the negligent driver.

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Trucking Accidents

Large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers require special skills and particular caution from the driver. The driver must pay attention to large blind spots, wide turns, and long stopping distances caused by the truck's huge mass. The federal government recognizes the difficulty involved in operating large trucks by requiring a different class of driver's license for commercial vehicles.

Although truck drivers are required to have special knowledge and training in order to be licensed to operate a commercial vehicle, some still drive recklessly. Trucking companies may push their drivers to work long hours with little sleep. Some drivers may even use drugs or alcohol. These factors, when combined with a vehicle that weighs upwards of 20 tons, can spell disaster. In 2002, more than 5,200 people were killed in semi-trailer truck accidents.

Large, heavy semi-trailer trucks are much more likely to seriously injure or kill the occupants of other vehicles in an auto accident. The attorneys at our Baltimore, Maryland area law firm fight to win compensation for people and families of people who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of trucking companies and drivers.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, please contact the auto accident lawyers of Susan R. Green, PC near Baltimore, Maryland today.

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