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Six-Figure Results, No Fee Unless We Win
- $125,000 and $246,948 injury case wins
- Over 65 years of combined experience
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How to Win a Personal Injury Claim
There are many types of personal injury lawsuits, including but not limited to car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall cases, and medical malpractice claims. Regardless of the specifics of your incident, the following must be proven to win a case:
Our caring, patient attorneys do everything in our power to overwhelmingly prove our cases.
Our caring, patient attorneys do everything in our power to overwhelmingly prove our cases.
What Types of Damages Can You Receive?
Damages is the legal term for compensation in a civil lawsuit. Many states place maximum limits on the amount of economic damages a plaintiff can receive. Maryland does not, allowing for very significant compensation for quantifiable economic losses in both personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our state also allows for the recovery of noneconomic damages of close to $1 million in personal injury claims and even more in wrongful death lawsuits.
When injured Frederick clients come to our lawyers, we seek compensation for:
- Diminished future earnings
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of life
- Lost earnings of the deceased
- Lost wages
- Medical bills
- Physical pain and emotional distress
- Property damage
Maryland Law Makes It Especially Important To Hire Highly Knowledgeable Lawyers
Maryland and Virginia are among just four states that utilize the pure contributory negligence legal framework when awarding damages in personal injury claims. Pure contributory negligence can be extremely harsh on plaintiffs, as it blocks any compensation for a victim if they are found to be even 1% responsible for their harm.
The restrictive nature of this law, especially compared to the more permissive statutes in most other states, dissuades some victims from ever filing their claims. Do not be discouraged. Understand that our personal injury attorneys have spent decades winning cases in which fault was in dispute.
The Personal Injury Cases We Take in Frederick
Our attorneys represent clients across Frederick County in a wide range of personal injury matters:
- Car accidents. Rear-end collisions through crashes with uninsured drivers.
- Truck accidents. Collisions involving commercial trucks and delivery vehicles.
- Motorcycle accidents. Representation for injured riders.
- Slip and fall injuries.
- Dog bites.
- Medical malpractice.
- Drunk driving injuries.
- Wrongful death.
Not sure where your situation fits? Our personal injury lawyers in Rockville, MD, offer free consultations.
Contact Our Attorneys For No-Cost Representation
Our Rockville-based attorneys help clients in Frederick, Hagerstown, College Park, and beyond.
The physical and financial toll of a motorcycle accident, truck accident, or slip and fall can be enormous. Our attorneys understand how punishing these incidents can be. To help our personal injury clients recover without taking on burdensome attorney's fees, Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC charges absolutely nothing upfront for these cases.
We start every personal injury case with a 100% complimentary consultation. If we do move forward with your lawsuit, we will do so on a contingency basis, meaning we take on all the costs of pursuing your case and only get paid if we win. This means our goal will always be helping achieve the most compensation possible in your case.
Our Law Firm's Victories
The personal injury attorneys at Greenblatt & Veliev are proud to help clients in Frederick, Hagerstown, and the rest of the DMV. Described below are a small sampling of our six-figure personal injury wins:
$125,000 DOG BITE ATTACK
Dog ownership spiked significantly during the pandemic. Many new dog owners failed to take the proper steps in training their pets, leading to debilitating dog attacks on innocent bystanders. If you have suffered from one such attack, you can take solace in the fact that our lawyers have a track record of winning dog bite cases.
For example, we obtained a $125,000 settlement for a client who was chased down and attacked by a Rottweiler in Prince George's County. At the outset of this case, the dog owner's insurer denied all liability. After our lawyers pushed back, the company offered a lowball settlement of just $5,500. We then began litigation and discovered via subpoenas and witness testimony that Animal Control had received several complaints regarding the Rottweiler, proving that the owner was aware of his dog's dangerous behavior.
$246,948 CAR ACCIDENT
Our client was rear-ended, causing them to suffer significant hip damage. They had to have a bilateral hip replacement, which along with their other health care expenses, left them with over $100,000 in medical bills. We obtained the full limits of the defendant's auto insurance policy, but since this policy was only for $50,000 we continued to seek the compensation our client required.
Our client had an Underinsured Motorist Policy through their own insurer However, their insurance company refused to pay the money they owed. After our lawyers got involved, the insurance company still declined to even offer a settlement. We took the car accident case to court, emerging from the jury trial with a $246,948 verdict.
Start Your Case Now
Starting your case as soon as possible gives our personal injury lawyers the ability to begin collecting evidence while it is still fresh. It also helps ensure that we will not encounter any issues meeting your deadline to file.
We Handle Slip and Fall Cases
Frederick is full of properties that, when not properly maintained, can result in dangerous slip and fall accidents. These include retail stores like supermarkets and landlord-run properties like apartments. Our personal injury lawyers are deeply well-versed in slip and fall laws, allowing us to effectively take on this case type.
Slip and falls are often caused by inadequate property maintenance that results in damaged or wet floors. Other causes are not as obvious, like insufficient lighting or non-regulation stairway railing. Our personal injury lawyers are adept at identifying culpability in these cases.
One common defense used by opposing personal injury attorneys in slip and falls is arguing that the plaintiff was a trespasser or a bare licensee (someone who entered a property legally but not as an invitee). In Maryland, trespassers and bare licensees are not owed much, if any, of a duty of care. When applicable, our attorneys know how to prove that injured clients were actually invitees and are owed compensation from liable property owners.
DWI Personal Injury Cases Are Worth Pursuing
Being injured by a drunk driver can be devastating. Oftentimes in these situations, filing a personal injury case doesn't come to mind for victims since they were harmed by criminal behavior. While you may be focused on making sure the reckless drunk driver is put behind bars, you should not forget that you can also pursue a civil personal injury case at the same time that criminal proceedings are underway.
These types of claims operate similarly to any car accident case, with the added potential of punitive damages. Punitive damages are a rarely awarded type of compensation that are made available in cases where the defendant behaved in an especially egregious and dangerous manner, like driving under the influence.
These are awarded to punish a reckless individual and set an example for other wrongdoers of how not to behave. Maryland does not cap punitive damages, allowing our personal injury attorneys to seek significant compensation for clients who have been harmed by particularly perilous behavior.
Dog Bite Injuries Deserve Serious Attention
Frederick's neighborhoods, parks, and apartment communities are full of dogs. Many are well cared for, but when an owner fails to control a dangerous animal, the results can be devastating: deep puncture wounds, infection, scarring, and a lasting fear of going outside. Maryland law allows victims to hold negligent owners accountable.
Proof That Wins Dog Bite Claims
Evidence that an owner knew their dog was dangerous can make or break these cases. Our attorneys dig for prior Animal Control complaints, statements from neighbors, and accounts of earlier aggressive behavior, then pair it with full documentation of your medical treatment.
Compensation for Bite Victims
Bite injuries create costs well beyond the emergency room, including follow-up wound care, treatment for infection, scar revision, and counseling for trauma. We account for every one of these losses when valuing your claim.
Frederick Personal Injury FAQs Direct answers to common questions about injury claims in Frederick.
How much is my personal injury case worth?
Every claim is different. The value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical costs, the income you lost, how the harm affects your daily life, and the insurance coverage available. Be wary of quick settlement offers, which often land far below a claim's real value. We evaluate your case for free before you decide anything.
How long will it take to resolve my claim?
Timelines vary. Straightforward claims can settle within months of finishing medical treatment. If an insurer refuses to pay what your case is worth, filing a lawsuit and preparing for trial adds time. We will give you an honest estimate and keep you informed at every stage.
Will the person I sue have to pay out of pocket?
Usually not. In most personal injury cases, compensation comes from an insurance policy, such as auto coverage, homeowner's or renter's insurance, or a business's liability policy. Our attorneys identify every policy that applies. Filing a claim is about recovering your losses, not punishing a neighbor or acquaintance.
What should I bring to my free consultation?
Bring whatever you have, even if it is incomplete. Helpful items include photos of the accident scene and your injuries, medical records and bills, the police or incident report, letters from insurance companies, and contact information for witnesses. Your own account of what happened is enough to begin.
