Glen Burnie's Personal Injury Lawyer Doesn't Negotiate From a Position of Weakness
I represent every personal injury client on contingency,my fee comes from what I recover for you,
and nothing comes from your pocket unless I win.
A Record Built on
Results, Experience, and Trust
- Successful verdicts and settlements in Maryland car crash and medical malpractice cases
- 8× Super Lawyers designation — top 5% of Maryland attorneys, peer-reviewed annually
- 35+ years in Maryland courtrooms — personal injury, workers' comp, criminal defense
- Contingency representation — no fee unless I recover compensation for you
- Bilingual staff — Mi equipo habla español / My staff speaks Spanish
Personal Injury
When the Other Side Has a Strategy, You Need One Too.
In Maryland, 1% Fault Can End Your Entire Recovery
Maryland is one of a small number of states still applying pure contributory negligence to personal injury claims. Under this rule, if the other driver's insurer can establish that you bear any percentage of fault for the collision — even 1% — you may be barred from recovering any compensation at all. This is not a theoretical risk. It is the first strategic move every Maryland insurance adjuster is trained to make on every crash case they receive.
That rule raises the stakes of every car crash in this state, and it makes early legal representation the most consequential decision you will make after seeking medical treatment. The fault assignment process starts from the moment the other driver's insurer opens your file. I have been countering that assignment in Maryland courts for 35 years. The time to start is before you have said a word to the other side.
Crash Cases and Medical Malpractice: All Handled on Contingency
Most people who call me after a crash are dealing with physical pain, missed work, and an insurance adjuster who was already on the phone before they left the scene. The last thing they need is a lawyer who requires a retainer before lifting a finger. Every personal injury case I take — car crashes, motorcycle crashes, truck crashes, and medical malpractice — is handled on contingency. My fee comes from the compensation I recover for you. If I do not win, you owe me nothing. That is not a promotional offer. It is the standard I have represented clients under for 35 years.
If you or someone in your family is a Spanish-speaking client, my staff speaks Spanish. Mi equipo habla español.
Before I was the LawChampion, I was already one.
Car Crash Claims in Maryland
The first call from the other driver's insurance company is not courtesy — it is strategy. They want to establish the facts of the crash on their terms, before you have spoken to an attorney, before you know what your injuries will actually cost you, and before you understand what your case is worth. I have won million-dollar verdicts in Maryland car crash cases that started with exactly that call. Do not sign anything, agree to any recorded statement, or accept any offer until we have talked.
Before I was the LawChampion, I was already one.
Motorcycle Crash Claims: Bias in the Room Doesn't Win in My Courtroom
Motorcycle crash cases in Maryland carry a particular challenge: juries and adjusters sometimes arrive with assumptions about riders that have nothing to do with the facts of the collision. I am a former attorney for the Confederacy of Clubs, a national motorcycle organization, and I have spent years doing civil rights work on behalf of bikers in Maryland. I know the bias that can enter a motorcycle crash case and I know exactly how to counter it with facts, documentation, and a trial record that demands to be taken seriously.
Before I was the LawChampion, I was already one.
Truck Crash Cases: Federal Regulations Change the Entire Claim
A crash involving a commercial truck is not the same case as a crash involving a private vehicle. Federal carrier regulations, commercial insurance structures, mandatory logbook requirements, and the involvement of multiple potentially liable parties — the driver, the carrier, the freight company, the maintenance contractor — make truck crash litigation materially more complex than standard personal injury claims. I have been navigating that complexity in Maryland courts for 35 years.
Before I was the LawChampion, I was already one.
Medical Malpractice: When a Provider's Negligence Changes Your Life
Medical malpractice cases require both legal skill and a deep understanding of how healthcare institutions defend negligence claims — which is aggressively and early. I have won million-dollar verdicts in medical malpractice matters in Maryland, and I approach every malpractice case the same way I approach a trial: with the assumption that the other side will fight hard, and with the preparation to outlast them.
Maryland's Three-Year Filing Deadline Is Not Your Most Urgent Deadline
Maryland gives you three years from the date of a crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. That window is firm — courts do not extend it based on hardship, confusion, or delayed medical diagnosis, and insurers track it closely. But the three-year statute of limitations is not the deadline that does the most damage to cases. The evidence that wins a personal injury claim starts disappearing immediately after a crash.
Surveillance footage from nearby businesses gets overwritten within days. Witness accounts shift with time. Physical evidence at the scene is gone before the week is out. The condition of both vehicles changes the moment they are moved, repaired, or scrapped. By the time most people decide to consult an attorney, some of what would have been most valuable to their case is already gone. The consultation is free. Call before the record does the deciding for you.
FAQ Personal Injury
Common Questions Answered, for Crash Victims in Maryland
Do I need a personal injury lawyer in Maryland?
You are not required to have one, but the decision to go without representation is not a neutral choice — it is a concession to the other side. The other driver's insurer is represented from the moment you report the crash, and their adjusters are trained to gather information and structure early settlements in their favor. A personal injury lawyer in Glen Burnie, MD who knows what Maryland crash cases are worth and how to document and present a claim will consistently recover more than an unrepresented claimant. The consultation costs you nothing.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Maryland?
Three years from the date of the crash for most personal injury claims against private parties. If your claim involves a government entity — a municipal vehicle, a state road defect, a public transit collision — notice requirements apply and the window is significantly shorter. Medical malpractice claims carry their own statutes and discovery rules. Whatever the facts of your case, do not assume you have time to wait. Evidence degrades, witnesses become unavailable, and the strength of your case at month six is not the same as it is at month thirty.
How much is my personal injury case worth in Maryland?
Every case is different. Compensation in a Maryland personal injury claim can include medical expenses past and future, lost wages, permanent disability or impairment, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium where applicable. Cases involving permanent injury, long-term treatment needs, or significant income loss produce the largest recoveries. I have won million-dollar verdicts in Maryland crash and malpractice cases — but the value of your case depends on the specific facts, which is exactly what the free consultation is for. I will give you an honest assessment, including if the number is not what you were hoping to hear.
What should I do immediately after a crash in Maryland?
Seek medical treatment, even if you believe your injuries are minor — some of the most significant crash injuries are not immediately apparent, and a gap in medical care becomes a gap in your case. Report the crash to law enforcement and get the report number. Document everything you can at the scene: photographs, the other driver's information, insurance details, and the names of any witnesses. Do not speak to the other driver's insurance company, agree to any recorded statement, or sign anything before you have spoken to an attorney. Then call me.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash in Maryland?
Maryland follows a contributory negligence standard, which is one of the strictest in the country: if you are found to bear any percentage of fault for the crash, you may be barred from recovery entirely. This makes it especially critical to have an attorney who knows how to document, frame, and present your case before the insurer can establish fault on your end. Do not assume shared fault means no recovery — let me evaluate the facts of your crash before you draw that conclusion.
The Law Office of Mitchell A. Greenberg, LLC has represented injured workers before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission in Anne Arundel County and across Maryland since 1991. Mitchell served as former chairman of the Maryland Task Force on Injured Workers Rehabilitation, holds eight Super Lawyers designations placing him in the top 5% of Maryland attorneys, and has recorded six of the highest workers' compensation disability settlements and awards in Maryland in a single year. He is licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, and federally. Learn more about Mitchell and his case record.
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The insurance company on the other side of your crash is already working. I represent personal injury clients across Maryland on contingency — no upfront fees, no hourly billing, and no payment unless I recover compensation for you. If you are a Spanish-speaking client, my staff speaks Spanish. Call, text, or fill out the contact form and let's talk about what your case is actually worth.