Maryland Truck Accident Attorneys

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Maryland Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

The NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis reported in Maryland, since 2017 there were 785 total vehicles involving in fatal crash, and 49 of those were in large trucks involved. This seems to indicate that safety regulations & traffic laws in Maryland either aren’t as effective as we’d hope, or that truck drivers, their employers (carriers), or other drivers are practicing unsafe behaviors. New technology in trucking safety will help mitigate damages, prevent injuries or collisions altogether, but for the victims and their families the problem seems to be escalating.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in Maryland

Generally, the statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits in Maryland is usually the same as the larger one that applies to almost all personal injury claims. Specifically, Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code section 5-101 says that a civil lawsuit for personal injury “shall be filed within three years from the date it accrues.” – this is inclusive of most personal injury claims (Source: Nolo). A statute of limitation is a reasonable length of time that a plaintiff has to bring an action against a defendant. This varies based on state, and the type of incident: civil or criminal.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Maryland

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced Maryland truck accident law firm. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.