Prince George’s County is a beautiful place to live; however, given its proximity to the D.C. Metro area, it also sees more than its fair share of traffic. As a result, the rate of traffic accidents in Prince George’s County is much higher than in other parts of the state. If you or someone you love was recently injured in a motor vehicle accident, the Prince George’s County auto accident lawyers at Foran & Foran, P.A. are here to help. With approximately 85 years of combined experience connecting accident victims to the compensation they deserve, we have what it takes to secure the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
Prince George’s County Auto AccidentsPrince George's County has the highest percentage of fatal car accidents in all of Maryland. Why are fatality rates higher in P.G. County? One reason is that Prince George’s County has many major roads that travel throughout Prince George’s County, Montgomery County and Northern Virginia.
Interstate 495I 495 is known as the D.C. beltway and travels around Washington D.C. and around cities such as Greenbelt, Hyattsville, College Park, Clinton, Laurel and Landover. Interstate 95 runs north and south, not just in Prince George’s County near Beltsville and Laurel but all throughout Maryland, up into the northeastern states, and south into Florida. Route 50 travels west from Ocean City, Maryland and brings commuters to and from Washington, D.C., on a daily basis.
Route 50Route 50 runs through many Maryland counties, including Worcester County, Wicomico County, Dorchester County, Talbot County, Queen Anne’s County, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County and Garrett County. Route 50 also passes through many major cities, such as Annapolis and Bowie. These major roads and others support the nearly one million residents of Prince George’s County alone who use these roadways to get to their daily destinations. As a result of these highly traveled roadways, serious accidents occur. When these accidents occur, they can sometimes be fatal, especially because these areas tend to be densely populated.
What to Do After a Prince George’s County Car AccidentAfter you have been involved in an accident, you should make certain that you get as much information as you are able to obtain after the accident. You should get the other party's full name, address, a copy of their license, photos of their insurance information and photos of the vehicle information and tag number. You should also call the police. Once the police arrive, you should obtain the police officer's badge number, police report number and the police officer's phone number.
If you are injured, you should see medical attention to address your injuries. After you have gathered all the information that you are able to obtain after the accident, you should go to an urgent care facility to have your injuries evaluated. When discussing your injuries with a healthcare provider, resist the temptation to minimize them because this could be used against you later. Instead, tell the doctor or nurse about all the pains and problems that you have experienced since the accident. This will help to ensure your damages are appropriate.
Speak With an Experienced Prince George's County Auto Accident LawyerAt Foran & Foran, P.A., our Prince George's County auto accident lawyers have almost 70 years of combined experience helping accident victims recover meaningful compensation for their injuries. We are dedicated advocates who know how to hold negligent parties and their insurance companies accountable. We also take all personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning we will not bill you for our services unless we can recover compensation on your behalf. To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation today, call us at 301-441-2022 or connect with us online by filling out our secure online form. Let Our Family Help Your Family! We look forward to hearing from you.