What to do if You are a Pedestrian Hit by a Car.

It is a scary thought indeed.  Maybe you are walking in a crosswalk and a car turns right and hits you.  It happens hundreds of times every year in Baltimore County.  Hopefully, the injuries that you may sustain will be minimized by the fact that the vehicle was traveling at a slow speed.  Still, this is a classic David vs. Goliath!

Here are some steps you can take immediately –

1.  Stay calm.  Move out of the street if you are able.

2.  Don’t let the driver leave.

3.  Call the police and have everyone wait for them.

4.  Collect plenty of info. on the driver.

5.  Take as many photos as you can.

6.  Call a lawyer.

As to that last point, if you are a pedestrian and you are struck by a car please remember the name Briana Arnold.  She is a Baltimore area car and pedestrian accident attorney.  She will represent you in a thorough and aggressive fashion.  Here is her phone number (410) 484-1400.  That’s the Baltimore law office of Briana Arnold at 1777 Reisterstown Road Suite 385.

The Harsh Statistics of Car Accidents.

In the United States, automobile accidents are THE leading cause of death for people between the ages of 2 and 34.  On top of that, they are one of the most common causes of personal injury for all ages.  Even if you are the most cautions and defensive driver you simply are not immune.  Unexpected situations can injure or kill you or a loved one.

How many auto accidents do you think there are per year in the U.S.?  How about a staggering six million plus!  Maybe the era of driverless cars will start to change that, but not now.  Here is an approximate percentage breakdown depending on the type of vehicle you are driving.  Injuries in SUV’s account for 10% and goes down to 3% for cars.

We hope that you will never be a statistic.  It is important to know someone to defend you if that were to become the case.  The answer may be Briana Arnold.  She is an automobile injury accident attorney in Baltimore County.  Do not wait for the aches and pains to manifest themselves.  Call Attorney Briana Arnold today at (410) 484-1400.

Prescription Drug Abuse in America.

Every time a drug is prescribed in the Baltimore area there are multiple steps where errors can rear their ugly heads.  Among those errors are ordering the correct amount, making sure that the information is transported properly to the pharmacist, checking for side-effects, and just giving the correct dose at the proper time.

Did you know that improper drug allotments account for nearly three-quarters of a million emergency-room visits per year in the United States?  A couple of years ago there was a study that showed half of all drugs administered around the time of a surgery had some sort of snafu occur.  About 80% of these mistakes could have been prevented!

It is important to know where to turn when you or a loved one have been personally harmed in any way.  Baltimore area personal injury attorney Briana Arnold may be able to help.  She will carefully review and discuss your potential personal injury case.  It may be one of the most important steps you have ever taken.  Call Briana Arnold today at (410) 484-1400.

How to File a Personal Injury Claim.

We hear about personal injury lawsuits all the time, but how many of us really know the proper steps to take when you feel that you deserve compensation for an injury caused by someone else?  In the days that follow your injury you are understandably confused and disoriented.  Do not neglect your health!  Make sure you visit a doctor as soon as possible then turn your attention to a good attorney.

In this era of camera phones, try to collect all of the information possible about your injury.  When your head is clear write down everything that you are doing - sort of an “injury diary” of hospital visits, etc.  Gather any names and numbers of potential witnesses to the accident.  Make it known that you intend to file suit for compensation of physical AND fiscal damage.

Now…hire the right attorney.  In Baltimore you will find the name of Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold brings hard work and compassion to your potential case.  She is an experienced personal injury lawyer who will help you throughout the entire ordeal.  Give her a call at (410) 484-1400 and make an appointment at her office located at 1777 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD.

What to do Immediately After an Auto Accident.

No one wants to think about it, but on average there are more than 6 million car accidents on American roads every year.  There are some statistics that you need to know that may be eye openers.  More than 3 million people get injured due to car accidents, with more than 2 million of these injuries deemed to be life-alternating.

About 40% of car accident fatalities occur because of a drunken driver.  About 30% of the car accident fatalities in this nation are attributed to driving above the speed limits. Which, let’s face it, most of us are guilty as charged.  And a full 3rd of car accidents are simply attributed to reckless driving.  Here is a sobering statistic, in the age group 1-30 car accidents are the leading cause of death!

If you are involved in a collision make sure everyone is ok at the scene.  Note the specific damage done to EACH vehicle and take pictures with your phone if possible.  Get the license, the insurance, names and numbers of everyone involved.  Call an attorney immediately.  That attorney should be Baltimore car accident lawyer Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will help you to get on a path toward a fair and full settlement.  Call her today for an appointment at her Baltimore office at (410) 484-1400.