Bowie, MD Car Accident Lawyer

Car accidents can cause serious injuries, and victims may experience financial hardship. Kisner Law provides aggressive legal representation for accident victims, and we work to hold negligent drivers accountable for our clients' injuries and the related financial losses. We guide clients through every stage of the legal process, from gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance companies, ensuring that their rights are protected at all times.

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Common Injuries in Car Accidents

The force of a car crash can cause multiple types of bodily harm, some of which may not be immediately apparent. Some of the ways people may be injured in car accidents include:

• Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injuries: Sudden acceleration or deceleration can stretch muscles and ligaments in the neck and back, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
• Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries : A blow to the head may result in symptoms such as headaches, memory loss, cognitive difficulties, mood disorders, seizures, and other issues that may result in long-term impairment.
• Spinal Cord injuries: High-impact collisions can cause herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, or other issues that may lead to serious nerve damage. If the spinal cord is seriously damaged or severed, a victim may experience paralysis, including quadriplegia or paraplegia.
• Broken Bones: Wrists, arms, ribs, and legs may be injured in crashes, and serious fractures may require surgery and extensive medical treatment. Broken bones can be painful, and they can limit the use of body parts while they are healing. In some cases, they can result in a loss of mobility or permanent disabilities.
• Internal Injuries: Trauma to the body may cause internal bleeding that can threaten a person's life if it is not addressed correctly. It can also damage vital organs, causing ongoing health concerns and potentially requiring transplants.
• Facial Injuries and Lacerations: Sharp metal or broken glass can cause severe cuts, scarring, or fractures to the jaw or cheekbones. These injuries may result in permanent disfigurement.
• Psychological trauma: Victims may suffer from anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder following a serious accident.

Traffic Violations That Lead to Car Accidents

Negligent driving is the root cause of most motor vehicle crashes. Drivers in Bowie may commit multiple types of traffic violations that put others at risk, including:

• Running Red Lights or Stop Signs: Intersections are a frequent site of dangerous accidents when drivers fail to obey traffic signals. These situations may lead to T-bone collisions or other types of accidents when drivers cut off other vehicles.
• Failure to Yield: Drivers may ignore right-of-way rules during merges, turns, or lane changes. This can lead to serious side-impact accidents, including motorcycle accidents that occur when drivers fail to check their blind spots.
• Speeding: Many drivers disobey speed limits, and doing so can lead to accidents because of reduced reaction times. High speeds may also result in more severe injuries in collisions.
• Distracted Driving: Actions that divert a driver's attention from the road can be dangerous, since a person may not notice important details, and they may not have time to react to conditions on the road. Dangerous distractions may include using mobile devices, eating and drinking, or reaching for objects inside a vehicle.
• Tailgating: When following too closely behind another vehicle, a driver may not have enough time to brake, and they may be responsible for a rear-end crash.
• Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol and drugs can drastically affect a driver's ability to maintain control of their vehicle. Intoxicated driving is likely to result in collisions that injure other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians.

Evidence Used in Car Accident Cases

To recover compensation in a car accident case, it is essential to establish that the other driver's negligence was responsible for causing a collision. At Kisner Law, we help clients collect and preserve evidence that may include:

• Police Reports: Documentation of the crash filed at a police station will provide an officer's observations and identify the driver who was most likely at fault.
• Photographs and Video Footage: Images from the crash scene can document vehicle damage, road conditions, and injuries. Videos from traffic or security cameras can help prove the cause of the collision.
• Eyewitness Statements: Testimony from other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians can provide valuable accounts of how the accident occurred.
• Vehicle Data: Modern vehicles record speed, braking patterns, and other data that may support claims of driver negligence.
• Medical Records: Detailed documentation of a victim's injuries and the treatment they have received can demonstrate the extent of the damages they have suffered and link their injuries directly to the accident.
• Expert Analysis: Accident reconstructionists can explain how the collision occurred and determine fault based on evidence.

Contact Our Bowie, Maryland Car Accident Attorney

At Kisner Law, we help victims of motor vehicle accidents hold negligent drivers accountable. We fight to obtain full financial recovery for the injuries a victim has suffered, ensuring that they will have the resources they need in the future. Contact our office at 240-459-0097 to set up your free consultation now.