Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

In a car accident that occurred on 8/23/2010, the Other Driver made a U-turn in front of me without signaling or, apparently, using is mirrors. As I proceeded forward, my vehicle was struck by the Other Driver. "My" insurance company, GEICO, is saying that I was in error, because it was a single lane road ( a road without white dotted lines). However, it is a single-lane, double-wide road and it usage is a two lane road. Everyone, including the guy who struck my vehicle, drives on either the left or the right side of the road. The Other Driver was on the left-side of the road, angled to the right (I thought to make a right-hand turn or park) and then without any signal came back on to the left side, making a U-turn, just as I was going by, and struck my vehicle. I was not injured. The only damage to the Other Driver's car was the front fender. He drove away after exchanging information. Now to add insult to injury, he is claiming additional damage to his vehicle and personal injury. This seems to me to be careless driving and should not be my fault. Do I have an recourse?


Asked on 9/03/10, 11:49 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

You should hire a Maryland personal injury attorney to protect your rights.

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Answered on 9/08/10, 12:03 pm
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Geico as your insurance company must defend you against any claims made by the other driver. It is their decision whether or not to settle the other driver's claims. If it can't be settled and you get suit papers from the other driver's attorney, make sure you turn them over to your claims adjuster right away so they can assign the case to their attorneys who will defend you.

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Answered on 9/10/10, 6:49 am


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