When you are injured in a personal injury accident, you may be contacted by an insurance adjuster from the other party’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster is investigating the accident and your claim. Regardless of what the adjuster may tell you, the adjuster is not working for you. The adjuster is not “on your side” […]Continue reading
Maryland is a “fault” state for automobile insurance purposes. That means that every driver is required to carry minimum liability insurance to protect other people if the driver causes a car crash. The minimum liability insurance required for Maryland drivers is $30,000 for bodily damage ($60,000 for two or more victims) and $15,000 for property […]Continue reading
Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage is intended to help protect accident victims injured by negligent drivers who are uninsured or underinsured. When an at-fault driver’s insurance coverage is insufficient to pay an accident victim’s damages in full, the accident victim’s UIM coverage kicks in to provide compensation to the accident victim. UIM and liability insurance is […]Continue reading
Even with the technological advances that make automobiles safer today than ever before, people who are involved in an accident often suffer bodily injuries. In some cases, it is the safety features, such as seatbelts and airbags, which contribute to the injuries suffered in a car crash. Understanding what happens to our bodies during a […]Continue reading
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 6.3 million accidents were reported in 2015.[i] As a result of those traffic accidents, over 2.4 million people were injured, and 35,485 people were killed. The numbers for 2015 are an increase from the numbers reported in 2014. Each day in the United States, thousands […]Continue reading
For many Uber & Lyft drivers it is only a side hustle and not their full-time employment. This can create a difficult scenario to recover lost wages if not properly documented. The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team handles a large volume of motor vehicle accident cases and we routinely find that “gig” Uber and Lyft drivers […]Continue reading
DO call 911. Request that the responding officer identify all passengers in the information and/or police report prepared. DO request an ambulance if hurt. DO take pictures of the accident scene (position of vehicles in intersection/landmarks). DO take pictures of the property damage to all vehicles (and vehicle tags). DO get contact name/address/telephone for witnesses […]Continue reading
In November 2017, Jason A. Plotkin presented a National Continuing Legal Education course on Uber & Lyft Litigation to attorneys and other legal professionals located throughout the country. The course was designed to teach other lawyers how to handle the unique nuances of accidents involving Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies. The Pinder Plotkin Legal […]Continue reading
In 2015, the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration estimated that there were 6.3 million motor vehicle collisions reported to police departments across the country. Contrast that to the 10 million trips Uber completes per day (according to its website) and it becomes clear that it is inevitable that Uber drivers and passengers will fall […]Continue reading
Jason A. Plotkin is a frequent speaker on personal injury legal topics. In November 2017, Jason A. Plotkin presented a National Continuing Legal Education teleconference on Uber & Lyft Litigation to attorneys and other legal professionals located throughout the country. The course was designed to teach other lawyers how to handle the unique nuances of […]Continue reading
