Anne Arundel County Personal Injury Lawyer

Named for a woman who lived during the 17th century and who was the daughter of a prominent Englishman, Anne Arundel County is located in central Maryland. The County is home to numerous historical sites and played a prominent role in many memorable events, including the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. It is bordered almost entirely by bodies of water, including the Chesapeake Bay. The injury attorneys at Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers have helped numerous Anne Arundel County residents assert their rights and pursue the compensation that they deserve.

A serious accident is an unexpected and often devastating event for a victim and his or her family. It can arise in a wide range of situations, including car accidents, truck collisions, and motorcycle crashes. Unfortunately, medical patients also may suffer harm as the result of another person’s carelessness, such as when it comes to pharmacy errors like prescription misfills. No matter how prudently you drive or how carefully you choose a health care provider, accidents can still happen.

If you have suffered an injury in a motor vehicle accident or as the result of a health care professional’s error, you may be able to bring a claim to seek compensation. In general, a personal injury action requires a victim to show that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care, that the defendant breached this duty, that the breach directly led to the accident, and that the victim suffered specific and quantifiable damages as a result. The first two elements, duty and breach, usually examine whether the defendant acted with the ordinary care and skill that a reasonably prudent person would have used in the same or a similar situation. This evaluation frequently considers certain conditions or facts that were present at the time the defendant committed the disputed action. For example, in a motor vehicle accident case, the duty of care includes a consideration of current weather and roadway conditions and whether the defendant likely was distracted at the time of the collision.

After establishing duty and breach, an injured person must show that he or she would not have been hurt but for the defendant’s carelessness and that the harm was a foreseeable consequence of the breach. The final step requires the victim to submit evidence showing the physical injuries and financial expenses that he or she incurred as a result of the accident. Common categories of damages that may be available to a plaintiff in a personal injury case include medical expenses, physical therapy, loss of income, loss of future earning capacity, property damage, and pain and suffering.

The professionals at Lebowitz & Mzhen Personal Injury Lawyers have witnessed firsthand how difficult it can be to recover from a severe accident. Between medical expenses and missed work, the stress is often overwhelming. Our personal injury and wrongful death lawyers have helped individuals throughout Anne Arundel County and elsewhere in Maryland. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation, so there is no risk. The statute of limitations may be running on your claim, so do not wait any longer. Call us at (800) 654-1949 or contact us online to set up your appointment.