Waldorf Distracted Driving Accident Lawyers

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Distracted driving is a primary cause of traffic accidents, and the related physical, financial, and emotional losses are often immense. If a distracted motorist leaves you or someone you love injured in a car accident, obtaining the financial compensation to which you’re entitled is critical to your recovery, and an experienced Waldorf distracted driving accident lawyer can help.

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Fighting for Southern Maryland since 1988

You’ve been injured by a distracted driver, and while you focus on regaining your health and well-being, we are committed to fiercely advocating for your claim’s best possible resolution. We fight for fair compensation that covers your legal damages in their entirety, including:

Property damage to your vehicle and its contents
Your medical bills
Your lost income
Your physical and psychological pain and suffering

At Baldwin, Briscoe, Steinmetz and Ohri, we’ve been successfully fighting for our clients’ rights and rightful compensation for more than two decades, and we welcome the opportunity to also help you.

Why Choose Us over Other Distracted Driving Lawyers?

When it comes to legal counsel, there is a wide range of choices, but there are several reasons why choosing our firm and working with our car accident lawyers is an excellent option.

We Have 20+ Years of Experience

Our skill and insight in handling car accident claims affords our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing their rights are protected every step of the way.

We Live and Work in Charles County

We are active members of the community and are proud to skillfully represent those in need, including those harmed by the negligence of other drivers.

We Try Cases

Insurance companies know the difference between an attorney who aims to settle and one who is ready to go to trial – and they treat them differently. In general, you are more likely to receive a higher settlement if the insurance company knows your lawyer will take them to trial when necessary. We regularly try cases when it is in our clients’ best interests to do so. Insurance companies know we won’t settle for a lowball offer.

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Your Waldorf Distracted Driving Lawyers

Richard Steinmetz, Esq.

Richard Steinmetz is a valued partner at Baldwin, Briscoe, Steinmetz and Ohri who heads our personal injury practice, has deep ties in Southern Maryland, and is an esteemed member of the legal community. His impressive career and track record of success inform the skilled legal representation he provides. In addition, Mr. Steinmetz is an experienced litigator who is well-prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to engage in meaningful negotiations.

Nivea A Ohri, Esq.

Nivea Ohri is an associate attorney at Baldwin, Briscoe, Steinmetz and Ohri whose work focuses on personal injury claims like those involving driver distraction. Ms. Ohri is an active volunteer in the community, and her continued involvement reflects her commitment to helping others, including each of the clients she faithfully represents.

Waldorf Distracted Driving Accident FAQs

What Is Distracted Driving?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver distraction refers to any activity – other than driving safely – that occupies a motorist’s attention. While distraction can take an endless range of forms, they all fall into three basic types of distraction, including:

Manual distractions that involve one’s hands
Visual distractions that catch one’s eye
Cognitive distractions that enter one’s thoughts

NHTSA shares that texting is the most alarming distraction on our roadways. When a motorist texts behind the steering wheel, they engage in all three forms of distraction. In the 5 seconds they spend glued on their phone, they travel about the distance of a football field – when driving at highway speeds.

How Can Our Waldorf Distracted Driving Attorneys Help?

If you’ve been injured in a collision that was caused by a distracted driver, the path to just compensation can be challenging and requires a nuanced understanding of the applicable laws and legal process. When you work with Baldwin, Briscoe, Steinmetz and Ohri, we handle all the following important tasks while you focus on your recovery:

We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to gather all the available evidence, including eyewitness testimony, footage for dashcams and security cameras, physical evidence found at the scene, the police report and any tickets issued, accident recreation models, the testimony of expert witnesses, your medical bills, your doctor’s report regarding the injuries you’ve suffered as well as your long-term health prognosis, and your own account of how your life has been negatively affected.
We will assemble the evidence compiled to build a strong claim that highlights the other driver’s fault in the matter and that demonstrates the full range of losses you’ve experienced as a result of the accident.
We will file a solid claim on your behalf – taking all the legal intricacies into careful account. This includes the statute of limitations, which is the three-year window available for filing a lawsuit against the negligent driver.
We will help you avoid the errors that claimants too often make in the aftermath of violent car accidents. For example, it’s in your best interest to wait to communicate with the insurance company until you hire a personal injury attorney and to stay off social media while your claim is pending.
We will artfully negotiate with the insurance company for a just settlement that addresses all your losses, and if the involved insurance company isn’t interested in resolving the matter fairly, we’ll be more than ready to take the matter to court.

Waldorf Distracted Driving Statistics

The Maryland State Police are well aware of the risks associated with distracted driving, and in response, they share the following dire statistics:

Every year, distracted drivers cause 200 fatalities and another 24,000 injuries in the State of Maryland.
In 2022, state troopers issued a total of 21,757 citations and warnings for distracted driving violations, and more than 4,000 of these were for handheld-phone usage.
Distracted driving plays a role in 48 percent of all car accidents in Maryland.

The real shame is that every distracted driving accident is completely preventable.

Reach Out to an Experienced Waldorf Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer Today

If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was caused by a distracted driver, you’re facing serious losses and a difficult journey forward toward healing. The trusted distracted driving attorneys at Baldwin, Briscoe, Steinmetz and Ohri – proudly serving Waldorf and all of Southern Maryland – have the experience, drive, and skill to fight for your rights in pursuit of maximum compensation that covers the full extent of your legal damages.

The outcome of your case is important to your future, so please don’t wait to contact or call us at (443) 853-8698 for a free consultation.