Prince George's County Personal Injury Lawyer

Every personal injury case is unique. Depending on the complexity of your case and the injuries you have suffered, calculating your damages may take time and assistance from experts.

Our personal injury attorneys consider important factors, including:

• What injuries did you sustain, and how seriously were you hurt?
• How has the injury affected you?
• Are you able to go back to work or perform any type of work?
• Is there strong evidence to prove the other party is at fault?
• What insurance coverage is available to pay for your damages?

We will meticulously document the losses you have suffered and work with specialists in many fields to ensure your case is valued fairly.

You may already be facing financial hardships after an injury. Hiring a lawyer to help you hold the responsible party accountable should not add to your burden.

At Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay any upfront costs. We only get paid if we win your case, giving you access to high-quality legal representation without added financial stress.

Damages reimburse you for economic losses and compensate for emotional suffering.

Common examples of economic damages include:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost income and reduced or lost earning capacity
• Rehabilitation and therapy
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Property damage

You may also entitled to money for the non-economic damages you have suffered, including pain and suffering, mental anguish, and scarring.

Non-economic damages are capped by state law. The general cap in 2024 is $950,000. This cap increases by $15,000 every year. For wrongful death claims with at least two beneficiaries, you can recover the general cap plus 50%, or $1.425 million. The maximum compensation for non-economic losses in wrongful death and survival claims in 2024 is $2.375 million.

In rare cases, punitive damages may be awarded to punish particularly egregious conduct.

The law limits the time you have to bring a personal injury lawsuit. You generally have three years from the date of your injury to pursue compensation from the at-fault party. If the statute of limitations expires, your case will be dismissed and you will lose the right to compensation.

There are some exceptions to this deadline. You have just one year to pursue a claim against a government entity. If the harm you suffered isn’t discovered right away, the statute of limitations typically does not begin until the date your injury is discovered.

The statute of limitations in personal injury cases can be complex. It’s important to consult with a lawyer as soon as you can to preserve your right to recover the compensation you deserve.

To recover compensation, you must prove the other party was at fault for your injuries. In many states, you can still recover money even if you are partially to blame. Maryland, however, is one of a handful of states with a contributory negligence doctrine.

Here, injured plaintiffs are only entitled to financial compensation when they are not at fault. This harsh rule means you can’t recover damages if you are assigned even 1% of the blame.

This strict rule makes it essential to work with an experienced lawyer who can build a strong case on your behalf.

To establish negligence, four key elements must be proven:

1. Duty of Care. The at-fault party must have had a legal responsibility to act reasonably and avoid causing harm.
2. Breach of Duty. It must be shown that this duty was violated.
3. Causation. The negligent action (or inaction) must be directly linked to your injury. In other words, you must prove that the incident wouldn’t have occurred if not for the defendant’s negligence.
4. Damages. You must demonstrate that the negligence resulted in actual harm, such as medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering.

To prove negligence, your lawyer may gather and present the following:

• Medical records
• Incident reports
• Photos 
• Videos 
• Surveillance footage
• Financial records
• Bills 
• Receipts
• Expert testimony
• Witness statements

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, a lawyer can ​​protect your rights, preserve critical evidence, and build a strong case on your behalf.