Greenbelt, Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorneys for Auto Accidents, Premises Liability, Nursing Home Negligence, and More in Greenbelt

Greenbelt sits at a crossroads where multiple busy highways converge. The Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495), and State Routes 201 and 193 all cross through the city, making it one of the most heavily trafficked areas in the state of Maryland. With this high volume of traffic, accidents can occur, and people may also be injured in a wide variety of other situations.

At Farmer & Klopfer, our attorneys represent people who have been injured because someone else failed to protect their safety. We can address multiple types of cases where negligence leads to accidents and injuries, and we will work to obtain the full compensation our clients deserve.

Car Accidents on Roads and Highways in Greenbelt

With so much traffic in and around Greenbelt on any given day, car accidents can occur, and they are usually caused by drivers who disobey traffic laws or drive carelessly or recklessly. Rear-end collisions can take place in stop-and-go traffic when drivers tailgate behind other vehicles or do not fully pay attention to the road. High-speed crashes may take place on the Beltway or other highways, and they may involve head-on collisions or sideswipe accidents. Intersection accidents may take place on local roads, including T-bone collisions that can cause serious injuries.

Distracted driving is one of the most common factors in motor vehicle accidents, and it often involves the use of smartphones and other handheld devices by drivers. Intoxicated driving is another serious concern due to the ways alcohol or drugs can affect a person's ability to operate a vehicle safely. Other forms of negligence that can lead to car accidents include speeding, aggressive lane changes, traffic light violations, and illegal passing. Our lawyers can gather evidence to show that a driver's negligence was responsible for an accident, and we will work to ensure that our clients can recover compensation for the injuries suffered in a collision.

Truck Accidents on Major Highways

The highways around Greenbelt are some of the main corridors where freight is transported throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 18-wheelers, tanker trucks, and heavy delivery trucks share these highways and other roads with passenger vehicles, and when truck accidents take place, they can lead to severe injuries for other drivers and passengers.

A truck driver may be responsible for causing a truck accident because they operated their vehicle negligently. Driver fatigue is a common issue affecting truck drivers, and it may cause a driver to make dangerous mistakes or fall asleep at the wheel. Other forms of driver negligence may include speeding, following other vehicles too closely, illegal lane changes without checking blind spots, distracted driving, or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

A trucking company may be held liable for the negligence of a truck driver who was under its supervision. Other parties that may be involved in truck accidents may include a cargo loading company that overloaded a truck or a maintenance contractor that did not repair a truck correctly. Our attorneys can take steps to identify the parties who played a role in a truck crash and hold them responsible for our clients' injuries.

Premises Liability

A person who owns property or a business that is open to the public is required to make sure the property is safe for anyone who visits. Premises liability cases may address situations where property owners or occupiers did not maintain safe premises. Situations where people may suffer injuries because of the negligence of property owners include:

Slip and Fall Accidents

At shopping centers, apartment complexes, parking garages, or other public spaces, slip and fall accidents can occur because of unsafe conditions. Floors that are wet because of spilled liquids or water tracked in from outdoors, potholes in parking lots, poorly maintained staircases, cracked sidewalks, floors with missing tiles, or areas with poor lighting can cause people to slip or trip and fall, leading to serious injuries.

Negligent Security

Property owners who operate businesses or manage apartment complexes, hotels, or parking garages are required to provide reasonable security measures to protect visitors from criminal acts. People may suffer harm because of negligent security, and they may take steps to hold property owners responsible. Security issues that may be addressed in these cases may include inadequate lighting, missing door or window locks, failure to hire security personnel, failure to install or maintain surveillance cameras, or other measures that should have been taken to protect people's safety.

Animal Attacks and Dog Bites

A property owner may be held responsible when a dog bite or animal attack occurs on their property. If a dog's owner failed to control their animal, and the dog bit or attacked someone without being provoked, the victim may take action to recover compensation from the owner of the dog or the owner of the property where the attack occurred.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

A nursing home or assisted living facility is supposed to provide attentive care for residents, making sure they receive the proper supervision, addressing medical concerns, and providing assistance when necessary. Unfortunately, nursing homes may be negligent in the care and supervision they provide, and patients can suffer serious harm because of this negligence.

Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms. Physical abuse at the hands of staff members or other residents can lead to injuries. Verbal abuse or emotional mistreatment can affect a person's mental health and their overall well-being. Sexual abuse can lead to sexually transmitted diseases, physical injuries, and psychological harm. Neglect of a person's basic needs can lead to bedsores, falls, a lack of medical care, malnutrition, or other serious health issues.

Contact Our Greenbelt, MD Personal Injury Attorneys

When a serious injury has occurred because of the negligence of another party, the team at Farmer & Klopfer can provide legal support for a victim and their family. In addition to the matters detailed above, we can assist with cases involving medical malpractice, defective products, wrongful death, and more. Contact our Greenbelt personal injury lawyers at 301-843-3890 to arrange a free consultation today.