Upper Marlboro Pedestrian Accidents Lawyers
Prince George's County Crosswalk Injury Lawyers
A lot of Maryland communities have heavy pedestrian traffic, and pedestrian accidents are not uncommon. If you or a family member has suffered serious injury after being hit by a car — whether or not you were in a crosswalk — you should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to learn about your legal rights and your options for financial settlement.
Founded in 1920, Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher is the oldest law firm in Prince George's County. Eight of our 13 attorneys have an AV Rating* under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System. Among us we have more than 245 years of collective legal experience and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.
Our Upper Marlboro pedestrian accidents attorneys never shy away from difficult cases, and we do not prefer so-called "large" cases over so-called "small cases." We consider it a victory when we can recover a fair financial settlement for an injury victim, especially when the final settlement or jury verdict is multiple times higher than the original offer from the insurance company.
Crosswalk injuries ∙ Injuries to children ∙ Accidents involving 'jaywalkers'
It is always wise to consult a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer before accepting a settlement or signing a statement of facts after an accident. Maryland pedestrian laws are quite complex and pedestrians have many rights that may help strengthen an injury victim's argument for a higher settlement amount than originally offered.
For example, Maryland law gives pedestrians the protection of "implied crosswalks." If a sidewalk reaches an intersection and continues on the other side of the street, pedestrians may cross the street as if there were a crosswalk even if none is physically painted on the street.
Insurance companies routinely deny claims by arguing that the pedestrian was outside of a crosswalk or darted into the roadway. Our attorneys have successfully defeated these defenses in court. This is why it is extremely important to discuss your case with a knowledgeable attorney before accepting a settlement.
Free consultation and claim evaluation
To schedule a free consultation with an Upper Marlboro pedestrian accident attorney at Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher, call 301-627-5500 or contact us online. We serve clients throughout Maryland from offices in Upper Marlboro and La Plata.
Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher
Prince George's County, Maryland
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SCB accepts Visa and MasterCard. These credit cards may be used to pay for legal work previously performed and expenses incurred by the firm for the client. But there are ethical restrictions on the acceptance of credit card payments for retainer fees (i.e., advance payment for work or expenses to be performed or incurred). Because of those restrictions, SCB cannot accept credit card payments for retainers and other advance payments. (For further details, see Maryland State Bar Ass'n, Ethics Docket 02-23 (Acceptance of Credit Card Payment as Retainer)).