Waldorf Truck Accident Lawyers

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Because of the size and weight of vehicles involved, truck accidents are among the most dangerous collisions on our roadways, and the occupants of the passenger vehicles involved are the most vulnerable to serious injuries. The physical, financial, and emotional losses you experience in the wake of a violent truck accident can be immense, and obtaining full compensation is key to your recovery. Although you’re in a difficult position, you’re not alone – an experienced Waldorf truck accident lawyer stands by to help.

Fighting for Southern Maryland for 20+ Years

The law firm of Baldwin, Briscoe, and Steinmetz in Waldorf, Maryland, has been successfully advocating for accident victims like you for more than two decades. Our lawyers have the skills and experience that is needed to hold drivers, owners and insurers financially accountable when you or a loved one is seriously injured by their negligence.

Why Choose Us Over Other Waldorf Truck Accident Attorneys?

There are several primary qualities that help make the seasoned personal injury lawyers at Baldwin, Briscoe, and Steinmetz an excellent choice when it comes to trusted legal representation.

We Have Decades of Experience

We have the skill and experience you need to bring your strongest accident claim, and we bring deep legal insight to every case we handle.

We Live and Work in Charles County

Our firm is deeply rooted in Southern Maryland. Our litigation lawyers live and work in Charles and St. Mary’s counties. We know the judges and we know the communities from which jury pools are drawn.

We Try Cases

The more willing your attorney is to go to trial, the higher the settlement amount the insurance company is willing to offer you. As skilled trial attorneys, our Waldorf personal injury attorneys know how to obtain full and fair compensation for your truck accident case.

Insurance companies know which lawyers will accept a low or mediocre settlement offer and which are willing to go to trial. We go to trial when it’s in our clients best interest to do so.

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Your Waldorf Truck Accident Attorneys

Both of the trial accident attorneys at Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz have a successful history of jury trials getting compensation for clients like you.

Richard J. Steinmetz, Jr., Esq.

Rick Steinmetz is a Partner here at Baldwin, Briscoe, and Steinmetz, and he heads our personal injury team. He has strong ties to the community and an impressive legal background. Rick is a skilled litigator who will leave no stone unturned in his efforts to obtain a favorable claim resolution for you – whether that means negotiating a fair settlement or winning an award at trial.

Mr. Steinmetz began his legal career in D.C. before joining our team in 2011. He now lives in La Plata with his wife and daughters and is as committed to his community as he is to his legal practice.

Nivea A Ohri, Esq.

As an Associate Attorney at Baldwin, Briscoe, and Steinmetz, a large portion of Nivea’s practice is dedicated to helping those who’ve been harmed by the negligence of others. Ms. Ohri is a long-time resident of Southern Maryland and was raised in St. Mary’s County. She has a long history of volunteer work in the community – often in a leadership role – and is proud to also serve residents through her work as a truck accident attorney. Ms. Ohri is an active member of bar associations throughout the area, and is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

How We Can Help

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident that was caused by a truck driver or trucking company’s negligence, it’s important to know that the trucking company will spring into action with its own defense team. The insurance company will do everything in its power to keep your settlement low. In other words, building a strong claim from the start is paramount, and our truck crash attorneys can help in the following ways:

Gathering and assessing all available evidence
Proving the at-fault party’s liability and defending you in the face of contributory negligence claims
Managing the claims process from intake to settlement or trial
Helping you avoid mistakes that can damage your truck accident claim
Taking your case to trial if the insurance company fails to offer full and fair compensation for your losses

The Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Given the size and weight of semi-trucks, truck accidents are among the deadliest traffic accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implements strict safety regulations that apply to professional truck drivers and the trucking companies they work for. Unfortunately, many truck accidents are the result of either the company or the truck driver failing to comply with these regulations.

Put another way, truck accidents often result from the truck driver’s negligence.

Examples include:

Drowsy driving due to failure to follow ‘hours of service’ regulations
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (the law has zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol when it comes to professional drivers)
Distracted driving, which can relate to any distraction that diverts the trucker’s attention from the road ahead
Failing to follow all the rules of the road, such as obeying all traffic lights, signs, and signals
Speeding, which increases the risk that accidents will happen and increases the likelihood that they will prove deadly
Aggressive Driving, which includes tailgating – trucks require far greater stopping distances, which makes following too closely an extremely dangerous practice
Failing to check the rig’s blind spots before changing lanes or leaving the roadway
Failing to follow the truck’s required maintenance schedule
Failing to maintain accurate driver logs

Trucking companies can also be found negligent for actions such as:

Failing to hire truck drivers with the necessary experience
Failing to maintain a fleet in safe working condition
Failing to require regular maintenance
Pushing drivers beyond the limits of safe driving practices
Failing to implement safe loading practices

What Compensation Am I Entitled To?

If you were injured in a tractor-trailer accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation for property damage to your motor vehicle and its contents, your current and future medical expenses, and your lost income.

In addition to these economic damages, you can pursue compensation for your physical and emotional pain and suffering, which may amount to more than all of your other losses combined.

The kinds of severe injuries that are often addressed in truck accident claims include all the following:

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash
Broken bones
Internal injuries
Limb loss and injuries that require amputation
Serious burns and cuts, which can lead to permanent disfigurement
Catastrophic injuries that lead to life-altering consequences

What We’ll Discuss During Your Free Consultation

During your free consultation, we’ll help you assess the strength of your claim and will help you take the best next steps based on your unique circumstances. Expect to discuss topics including:

How the truck accident happened
The nature and severity of your injuries, including whether or not you’ve experienced any lasting or permanent damage
Your current medical expenses
If you will require ongoing medical treatment

Our primary goal is protecting your legal rights in pursuit of compensation that covers your losses in their entirety, and our initial time together will reflect that.

Turn to an Experienced Waldorf Truck Accident Lawyer for the Help You Need Today

If a truck accident leaves you injured, you’re likely facing immense losses, and obtaining just compensation is essential to your recovery. At Baldwin, Briscoe, and Steinmetz, our Waldorf truck accident lawyers recognize how difficult your situation is and have the experience, drive, and legal knowledge to help you obtain full and fair compensation.

Call us at (443) 853-8698 to schedule a free consultation.