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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD (February 24, 2025) – Three people were injured following a car accident with a Prince George’s County Fire Department ambulance on February 22.
According to news reports, the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a traffic accident at Crain Highway and Harbour Way in Bowie around 11:40 p.m.
A person and two ambulance personnel were transported to the hospital to receive further evaluation.
Police are investigating what caused the accident.
Accidents involving ambulances in Prince George’s County, Maryland present unique legal and liability considerations due to the emergency vehicle’s special status and the complex jurisdictional issues involved. When an ambulance is operating in an emergency capacity with lights and sirens activated, it has certain privileges under Maryland law, including the ability to disregard some traffic regulations. However, this doesn’t grant absolute immunity from liability if an accident occurs.
When an accident involves a county-operated ambulance, specific rules regarding governmental immunity and notice requirements come into play. Under Maryland law, claims against government entities must typically be filed within one year of the incident, and there are strict notice requirements that must be followed under the Maryland Tort Claims Act.
The liability analysis in ambulance accidents often hinges on whether the emergency vehicle was responding to a call at the time of the incident and whether proper emergency protocols were followed. Even when operating with lights and sirens, ambulance drivers must exercise “due regard for the safety of all persons,” according to Maryland transportation law. If the ambulance driver was negligent in their operation of the vehicle, such as running a red light without first ensuring the intersection was clear, liability may still attach despite their emergency status.
Victims of ambulance accidents in Prince George’s County should seek immediate medical attention, document all aspects of the incident, and consider consulting with an attorney familiar with both Maryland accident law and governmental claims. The presence of multiple potential defendants (the county, private ambulance companies, individual EMTs), combined with specialized immunity rules and notice requirements, makes these cases particularly complex. Additionally, if the ambulance was transporting a patient at the time of the accident, the incident may need to be reported to state health authorities, adding another layer of complexity to the legal proceedings.
If you were involved in a car accident anywhere in Prince George’s County, contact the car accident attorneys at Regan Zambri Long for more information.
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