68-Year-Old Woman Dies in Two-Car Crash
On Sunday March 14, 2010, a 68-year-old woman died after sustaining serious injuries from a two-car accident on Route 15 in Frederick County, Maryland. Maryland State Police indicated that a pickup truck did not stop at the Mountville Road traffic light and rear-ended a Dodge Caravan. According to an article posted on Your4State.com, both drivers and the five passengers in the van were injured. The 68-year-old woman was initially brought to Washington County Hospital and then airlifted to Shock Trauma. She died later that day in the hospital. Charges are currently pending against the pickup truck driver, a 31 year-old man from Virginia.
By law, drivers are responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur as a result of their own negligence. Not abiding traffic laws, such as running a red light, often falls under this category. Personal injury claims in Maryland as well as wrongful-death lawsuits may ensue. Automobile accidents are the leading killer for Americans of all ages. Survivors of accidents may have serious, life-long injuries and sustain emotional trauma.
If you have been involved in a car accident, you may know that the aftermath can sometimes be both financially devastating as well as an uphill legal battle. However, talking with an experienced Maryland personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights and assist you with making your claim.
The experienced southern Maryland car accident attorneys at Meng & Alpert, LLC have a long history of aiding personal injury claimants recover compensation for their injuries and other financial losses. Call us today at 866-444-6363 for a free and comprehensive evaluation of your case.
