Auto Accidents

Rockville, Maryland, Car, Truck and Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in an auto accident, truck accident or motorcycle crash due to the negligence of another driver, you have a right to be compensated not only for your financial losses but also for emotional damages such as pain and suffering. At the Law Offices of Michael G. Banks in Rockville, Maryland, our goal is to help you obtain all of the compensation you deserve.

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident:

• Stay at the scene of the accident unless medical emergencies require you to leave
• Call the police to file a report
• Seek prompt medical attention
• Preserve evidence (photos of damages, copies of medical records)
• Do not admit any fault or enter into negotiations with the other driver or insurance company
• Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to preserve your rights

Whether or not you have a car, truck or motorcycle accident case that is worth pursuing will depend primarily on two factors: liability and damages.You need both factors to have a personal injury case that is worth any money. For example, even if the car accident was someone else's fault, you will not have a case if you did not suffer any damages. Attorney Michael G. Banks will offer you a practical assessment of your case after reviewing the police report and your medical records.

If we believe you have an accident case, we will negotiate with the insurance company for a full and fair recovery. If you have been injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver, we will help you receive a recovery from your own uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). We handle all car, truck and motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis. Our fee, if we are successful, will be a percentage of your recovery. If we are not able to make a recovery for you, our legal services will not cost you anything.

Many car accidents involve soft tissue injuries, such as neck and back injuries, that result in extended medical treatment and loss of work. We often counsel clients not to shortchange themselves following a car accident. It is important to receive medical treatment and follow your doctor's treatment regimens. You should not go back to work until you have recovered enough to do the job for which you were hired.

Free attorney consultation for criminal and personal injury matters: If you have been injured in a car, motorcycle or truck crash in Maryland, call 301-251-9161 or fill out our contact form to discuss your case with an experienced Rockville personal injury lawyer.