Falodun Law

A car accident can leave you shaken, confused, and unsure of what to do next. But in Maryland, where the strict 1% Rule means you can lose your entire claim if you’re found even 1% at fault, the steps you take immediately after a crash can make or break your case. Whether your accident happened in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Howard County, Baltimore County, or Washington, D.C., this step-by-step guide will protect your health, your rights, and your financial...

Maryland is one of the toughest states in the country for car accident victims. Because Maryland follows pure contributory negligence, a single mistake — even a small one — can destroy your entire claim. Here’s the harsh truth: If the insurance company can blame you even 1%, they can deny your claim completely. This means that what you do (and don’t do) after a crash matter more in Maryland than almost anywhere else. Whether your accident happened in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Prince...

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Maryland or Washington, D.C. , one truth matters more than anything else: The stronger your evidence, the stronger your case. Maryland’s harsh 1% Rule means that if the insurance company can blame you even slightly, they can deny your entire claim. Because of this, insurers fight aggressively to twist the facts in their favor. They will use anything you don’t have documented against you. Whether your crash happened in Baltimore City, Montgomery...