Our Maryland car accident attorneys have secured significant compensation for clients injured throughout the state. We handle cases involving serious injuries: spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, and wrongful death claims. Our trial experience and knowledge of Maryland’s strict contributory negligence law protect your right to full compensation.
You pay nothing unless we win your case. Regan Zambri Long works on contingency, meaning our fees come from your settlement or verdict, not from your savings. We meet clients at our offices or at hospitals and homes when injuries prevent travel. Call today to speak with a Maryland personal injury attorney who will explain your legal options during a free consultation.
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Regan Zambri Long has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for Maryland car accident victims over more than 30 years of practice. Our trial experience includes a $5 million verdict for a family who lost two members to a drunk driver and a $15 million settlement for a client who suffered paralysis.
All three named partners are board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Civil Trial Advocacy—a rigorous distinction that requires extensive trial experience, peer review, and passing a six-hour examination. Our lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers for excellence in personal injury litigation.
We understand Maryland’s contributory negligence law and how insurance companies use it to deny valid claims. Our attorneys build cases that prove the other driver’s complete responsibility for your accident, protecting you from the 1% fault rule that bars recovery in Maryland. Call today for a free consultation with an experienced Maryland car accident attorney.
Insurance adjusters will investigate every detail looking for ways to claim you contributed to the crash. They’ll ask whether you were checking your phone, if you saw the other car before impact, or whether you could have braked sooner. Even innocent answers to these questions can be twisted to suggest partial fault.
Maryland is one of only four states that follow contributory negligence. If you share even 1% of fault for your accident, you cannot recover compensation—regardless of your injuries or how negligent the other driver was. Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia are the only other states with this strict standard, and the District of Columbia also applies it to most injury claims. Insurance companies use this rule to deny legitimate claims.
We handle all communications with insurance companies, preventing the early mistakes that often destroy Maryland car accident cases. Adjusters frequently contact victims before they’ve spoken with an attorney, hoping to obtain statements that support a contributory negligence defense.
Our attorneys gather the evidence that proves the other driver caused your collision. This includes police reports, traffic camera footage, vehicle event data recorders, and witness statements. When necessary, we work with accident reconstruction experts who can demonstrate exactly how the crash occurred and why you bear no responsibility.
Maryland gives you three years to file a lawsuit after a car accident. Building a strong case takes time—we need to document your injuries, calculate your losses, and preserve evidence before it disappears. Starting early protects your rights and prevents insurance company tactics that could damage your claim.
Contact Regan Zambri Long for a free case evaluation. We’ll explain how Maryland’s contributory negligence rule applies to your accident and outline the compensation you may recover.
The financial impact of a car accident can be substantial, often extending far beyond the immediate costs of vehicle repair or replacement. According to the National Safety Council, on average, a car accident with evident injury costs $42,000. When an individual is injured in such an incident, they may be entitled to various damages through a personal injury lawsuit. A Maryland personal injury lawyer can provide invaluable assistance in navigating this complex process.
There are several injuries victims of auto accidents sustain. Be it minor aches and pains from a fender bender or more serious complications such as a traumatic brain injury. Our auto accident lawyers see the following injuries in car accident claims:
In some auto accident cases, severe injuries may lead to the death of the victim.
Medical expenses are often the most significant cost associated with car accident injuries. These can include emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, prescription medications, and ongoing care for chronic conditions. Accident Victims may also require assistive devices or home modifications, adding to the financial burden.
Lost wages are another critical component of damages. If an injury prevents a victim from working, either temporarily or permanently, they may be able to recover compensation for the income they would have earned. A Maryland lawyer can help calculate these losses, considering factors such as the victim’s age, occupation, and earning potential.
Pain and suffering damages compensate for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident and its aftermath. While these damages are more subjective, they can significantly increase the amount of compensation.
Lastly, in cases of egregious negligence, punitive damages may be awarded. These are intended to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future.
Call our attorney Regan Zambri Long today to receive a case valuation.
Car accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death in Maryland and across the United States of America. Car accidents are often preventable, especially in cases involving negligence. Though there are often many factors that lead to a car collision in Maryland, the most common causes are:
Whether drivers take their eyes off the road to glance down at their cell phones or simply let their minds wander in a daydream, losing focus can cost lives. Visual distractions take the driver’s eyes off the road in front of them. This can include sending and receiving text messages, changing radio stations, speaking to a passenger in the car, or rubbernecking at the site of another accident. Motor distractions take the driver’s hands off the wheel, like eating or putting on makeup when trying to operate the vehicle. Finally, cognitive distractions, such as daydreaming or too much noise inside the car, impair the driver’s ability to focus solely on the road.
Drowsy driving is extremely dangerous and, unfortunately, very common among American drivers. There were 693 deaths from drowsy driving in 2022, although many argue that number is severely underreported. Fatigue lowers reaction time and can cause a driver to fall asleep at the wheel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) likens drowsy driving to drunk driving: if a driver has been awake for at least 18 hours, it’s the same as driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.05%. If the driver has been awake for over 24 hours, it is the same as driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.10%, which is over the legal limit.
If you find yourself yawning or blinking frequently, missing exits, drifting from your lane, or having difficulty remembering the past few minutes you’ve driven, the safest thing a driver can do is pull over to a safe spot and take a nap.
We’ve learned since we were kids that drinking and driving is dangerous and potentially deadly. Unfortunately, an average of 10,000 people dying every year from drunk driving is not enough to stop drivers from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Many drivers think they are safe to drive if they are technically below the legal limit. That is not necessarily true. Sight, motor coordination, and judgment all suffer from drugs and alcohol and heavily increase the risk of a collision.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, two-thirds of drivers exceed the speed limit, no matter what sort of road they are traveling on. Speeding greatly increases the risk of an accident and also increases the chances of sustaining devastating injuries. When a driver is speeding, he or she has less time to react to a hazard in the road or an unexpected move another driver makes. It also takes a speeding car, especially a larger SUV, more time to slow down, which increases the chances of a rear-end crash. If there is any sort of inclement weather or poor road conditions, the driver is more likely to lose control of the vehicle if he or she is speeding.
Properly and regularly maintaining your vehicle could mean the difference between life and death. Defective brakes, tire blowouts, and engine failure routinely cause catastrophic auto accidents.
Black ice, large potholes, and uneven pavement can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
If you were involved in an auto accident due to one of the common causes or due to another form of negligence, contact a Maryland lawyer from Regan Zambri Long.
Proving who caused your car accident requires establishing four legal elements. Maryland car accident attorneys use these principles to build your case and demonstrate the other driver’s responsibility for your injuries.
Every Maryland driver has a legal obligation to operate their vehicle safely. This includes obeying traffic laws, staying alert, and watching for other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The at-fault driver violated their duty of care. We prove this using traffic camera footage, witness statements, police reports, and evidence of reckless or negligent behavior like speeding, running red lights, or distracted driving.
We must prove the other driver’s actions directly caused your accident and injuries. This often requires accident reconstruction experts who can demonstrate how the collision occurred and why the other driver’s negligence caused it. This evidence is difficult to gather on your own, which is why early legal representation matters.
Damages are the losses you suffered from the accident. You must prove actual harm, which includes medical expenses for your injuries, vehicle repair or replacement costs, lost wages from missed work, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Proving these four elements requires a detailed investigation and gathering of evidence. Our Maryland car accident attorneys handle this process for you, collecting police reports, medical records, witness statements, and expert testimony to build your case. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
Remember, you cannot collect compensation if you are found even slightly responsible for the car collision. Maryland law gives car accident victims three years to file a lawsuit, though certain exceptions can pause this deadline—learn more about how long after a car accident you can sue in Maryland and the critical timing considerations that could affect your case.
Our Maryland accident lawyers advise you to do the following after a serious accident to protect your claim:
Our Maryland car crash lawyers will thoroughly investigate the accident scene and work with accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, and other legal advisors to prove the other party’s negligence. Our car accident attorneys are experts in Maryland contributory negligence law and will build a rock-solid case proving you bore no liability in the accident.
You pay nothing unless we win your case. Regan Zambri Long works on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is a percentage of your recovery. There are no upfront costs or hourly charges, and if we don’t obtain compensation, you owe nothing. This structure ensures you can access experienced representation without financial risk.
If we don’t secure compensation for you, you owe us nothing for attorney fees. This removes the financial barrier that prevents many accident victims from getting legal help. You can afford experienced representation regardless of your current financial situation.
The contingency fee structure benefits you in three ways: you get immediate access to skilled legal representation, we’re motivated to maximize your recovery since our fee depends on your success, and you take on zero financial risk by hiring us.
Note: While attorney fees are contingent on winning, you may be responsible for certain case expenses like filing fees or expert witness costs, which we’ll discuss during your free consultation.
In Maryland, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a car accident lawsuit. While this may seem like plenty of time, it’s important not to delay—evidence can disappear, memories fade, and insurance deadlines may be shorter.
This may seem like a long time, but it is best not to wait to file the claim. If your injuries leave you incapable of working, you will not be able to earn your regular wages. Medical bills pile up rapidly and can send the car accident victim and their families into financial distress in a short amount of time. Contact a Regan Zambri Long car accident lawyer today. We will work for a speedy settlement, so you and your loved ones can regain your life.
Call a car accident attorney today if you have not accepted a settlement and want to secure maximum compensation.
Yes. Immediate family members can file a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver who caused your loved one’s death. Maryland wrongful death claims recover compensation for:
Loss of consortium compensates spouses for the loss of their partner’s affection and support. Children can recover for the loss of parental guidance and care. These damages recognize the emotional and relational losses your family has suffered.
Our Maryland wrongful death attorneys handle these cases with sensitivity while fighting for full compensation. Call Regan Zambri Long today for a free consultation.
If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you can file a claim under your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. Maryland requires insurance companies to offer UM coverage, which pays for your injuries and damages when the other driver cannot. This coverage also applies to hit-and-run accidents where the driver is never identified. For detailed information about how uninsured motorist coverage works in Maryland, visit our comprehensive guide to UM coverage.
Many people rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft to get from point A to point B. But when a rideshare driver causes an accident, victims rightfully may ask, who is responsible for my losses?
A Maryland rideshare car accident attorney from Regan Zambri Long will investigate your rideshare accident case, establish liability, and secure you compensation.
Finding a lawyer for car accidents can be overwhelming. With dozens of personal injury law firms across the state, knowing who is best suited for your claim can be a challenge in itself.
To learn how our dedicated team of Maryland car accident lawyers can help you, call us today.
At Regan Zambri Long, our Maryland car accident lawyers work not only to secure you the maximum amount of compensation possible but to make sure you feel heard, respected, and cared for. We promise you, with our accident attorneys, you and your loved ones are in good hands. Our clients know we are always here to answer your questions. Our attorneys will keep you updated on every aspect of your case.
Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.