Cases Tried In:

Free Consultations 301-565-1655

Call Us 301-565-1655

Available 24/7 | Free Consultations

Blog

What happens if my car accident claim will not settle? | Whitlock Law, LLC

Posted on May 13, 2020 in Truck Accidents

Maryland state law requires drivers to carry car insurance. As a result, in most cases the first step is to attempt to settle with an insurance company. In other cases, you may decide to file a lawsuit against the other driver. Both options progress along a similar timeline.

PREPARING YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM

The first step of filing an car accident claim generally involves gathering evidence to establish the other driver was responsible for the car accident. This can include photographs of the scene, medical records from resulting injuries, witness testimonies and police statements.

Once you have gathered all of the evidence, the next step is to write a demand letter. This letter states your claim and outlines exactly what you expect from the other party, including which damages, or expenses, you want the other party to cover. Damages can consist of financial expenses like medical bills, as well as non-financial expenses like pain and suffering.

PURSUING COMPENSATION

Ideally, the other party will agree with your claim and provide prompt payment. In reality, it does not always go this well. If you are dealing with an insurance company, you may want to consider filing a complaint.

The Maryland Insurance Administration’s Rapid Response Program offers some relief to those who cannot settle a claim with an insurance provider. If you do not find relief after contacting this program, you may wish to consider filing a more formal, written complaint.

If this course of action is not fruitful or if the other party does not agree with your demand letter, then the case may need to move forward to trial.

In the event of a rejected car accident claim, it is important to negotiate fiercely for the compensation you deserve. Motor vehicle accidents can lead to many expenses. The individual responsible for the accident should cover those costs, not the victim.

Share this post:

Recent Blog Posts

Request a Case Evaluation

All fields are required

NOTE: Fields with a * indicate a required field.

Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Type of Case *

Briefly describe your legal matter *

By checking this box, you agree to receive SMS text messages from Whitlock Law, LLC. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for Customer Care Contact Information. Messages and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary.

Silver Spring Bowie Frederick Chesapeake Manassas Glen Allen Leesburg

Silver Spring Office

8701 Georgia Ave. Suite 610
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Call 301-565-1655

Bowie Office

16701 Melford Blvd., Suite 400
Bowie, MD 20715

Call 301-565-1655

Frederick Office

5100 Buckeystown Pike # 250
Frederick, MD 21704

Call 301-565-1655

Chesapeake Office

1545 Crossways Blvd., Suite 250
Chesapeake, VA 23320

Call 301-565-1655

Manassas Office

10432 Balls Ford Rd, Suite 300
Manassas, VA 20109

Call 301-565-1655

Glen Allen Office

4870 Sadler Road, Suite 300
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Call 301-565-1655

Leesburg Office

113 E.Market St, ste 111
Leesburg, VA 20176

Call 703-576-5005

We serve clients throughout Maryland and Virginia, including Rockville, Potomac, Olney, Aspen Hills, Damascus, Hagerstown, Middletown, Bethesda, Germantown, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Frederick, Urbana, Clarksburg, Greenbelt, Upper Marlboro, College Park, Beltsville, Largo, Laurel, Columbia, Ellicott City, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, Reisterstown, Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Linthicum Heights, Baltimore, Annapolis, Crofton, Severna Park, Glen Burnie, Westminster, Sykesville, Arlington, Chesapeake, Newport News, McLean, Herndon, Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Reston, Richmond, Suffolk, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Centreville, Charlottesville, Annandale, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Vienna, Front Royal, Falls Church, Purcellville, Hampton, Portsmouth, Woodbridge, Gainesville, Silver Spring, Langley Park, Riverdale Park, Wheaton, Glenmont, Highlandtown, Fredericksburg, Glen Allen, Hyattsville, Fairfax, Manassas, Alexandria, Greektown, Bowie, and Norfolk.

Results listed are not a guarantee or indication of future case results.

Cases Tried In:

Call Us 301-565-1655

Available 24/7 | Free Consultations

What happens if my car accident claim will not settle? | Whitlock Law, LLC

PREPARING YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM

PURSUING COMPENSATION

Recent Blog Posts

Categories

Archive

Request a Case Evaluation

Silver Spring Office

Bowie Office

Frederick Office

Chesapeake Office

Manassas Office

Glen Allen Office

Leesburg Office