Personal Injury Lawyers in Waldorf, MD

Waldorf Personal Injury Lawyers

We’ve Fought for the Injured for Over 30 Years

If you live or work in Waldorf and have been harmed by the carelessness of another person, you may hold that person civilly liable for your injuries. Having experienced lawyers on your side could make the difference between having your claim being denied and receiving fair compensation for your losses. Insurance providers routinely undervalue claims, delay payment, or even deny valid claims. A skilled Waldorf personal injury lawyer can help you avoid these negative outcomes.

At Alpert Schreyer Injury Accident Lawyers, we have served clients in Waldorf and across Maryland for over 30 years. We have six office locations to, and our Waldorf office is conveniently located on 8 Post Office Road, just off Route 5. We are about 3/4 of a mile from the intersection of Crain Hwy (305) and Route 5, and a mile from The Shops at Waldorf Center on Crain Hwy.

To schedule a free consultation and case review at our Waldorf office, contact us today. We can also come to you, if that is more convenient for you.

What Is Tort Law?

Tort law allows wronged individuals – injury victims — to pursue compensation for the damages suffered because of someone’s negligence. The idea of a tort civil case is to return the victim to the state he or she was in before an accident. If someone suffers a broken leg, for example, a successful civil lawsuit should cover the medical expenses and all financial losses. Non-financial losses such as physical pain and mental anguish may also be considered under Tort Law.

While it may not always be possible to restore a victim to a pre-injury state, personal injury law gives injured victims the opportunity to claim compensation for their injuries and damages from the at-fault party that caused the victim’s injury.

Civil vs. Criminal Cases

Authorities may penalize an individual for a criminal act through criminal charges. A criminal case may result in fines and incarceration, but it will not result in payment to the victim who was injured as a result of the criminal act. A civil lawsuit, however, is filed by the victim to pursue compensation to cover damages such as medical expenses and lost earnings.

A person does not have to be found guilty of a crime to be held civilly liable for their actions. The most famous example of this involved O.J. Simpson. He was found not guilty in a criminal trial but was then held civilly liable for the death of his wife and another man. A civil lawsuit is the victim’s way to hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions – regardless of whether they are criminally prosecuted.