Columbia Personal Injury Lawyers

Experienced lawyers for accident victims and families throughout Maryland

An accident can change your life in an instant. At Plaxen Adler Muncy, our Columbia personal injury lawyers understand how frightening an accident can be. We understand your concerns. Our attorneys have been consistently recognized locally in Maryland and nationally by legal associations for our exceptional service to personal injury victims. The Maryland Association for Justice has named partner Bruce Plaxen as Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year. We have the experience, advocacy skills, tenacity, and resources to fight the large insurance companies and the most aggressive defense lawyers. Our record of success includes more than $500 million in settlements and jury verdicts. We’re ready to assert your right to full compensation now.

How can we help?

Why do accident victims choose your firm?

Individuals and families trust our Columbia personal injury lawyers because we have a reputation for excellence. Our firm has the resources to take on complex litigation, and to ensure that the negligent parties are held accountable.

We are skilled at every phase of personal injury litigation from the initial interview, investigation, and the discovery process (formal questions and answers) through settlement negotiations and jury trials. We’ll work with your doctors and our network of doctors, when necessary, to show the full scope and severity of your injuries, the medical treatments you’ll need, and every way your injuries are making your life difficult. We also work with traffic reconstruction experts, product safety experts, doctors who understand medical malpractice claims, and other experts. Our lawyers are skilled at trying cases in state and federal courts.

How much is my personal injury claim worth in Maryland?

Personal injury victims are entitled to compensation for their financial and personal damages. Our Columbia personal injury lawyers work with your doctors, your employers, and you to fully document every item of damage – from prescriptions to lost wages to major surgeries.

We demand compensation for all your current and future:

  • Medical expenses. These bills include ER care, surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, other types of therapy, psychological care, assistive devices and technology, and medications.
  • Lost wages and income. This amount includes your wages, business earnings, and lost benefits. We can also obtain additional compensation if you have a partial or permanent disability.
  • Pain and suffering. This compensation is for all your daily pain, aches, anxiety, depression, and worries.
  • Loss of companionship/consortium. This amount is for you and your spouse because your injuries prevent you and your spouse from enjoying intimacy and other aspects of your relationship.

Our lawyers may also seek additional compensation for any scarring or disfigurement. In the event of a wrongful death, you are entitled to grief for the loss of your loved one as well as additional compensation for funeral and burial expenses.

How much time do I have to file a personal injury claim in Maryland?

Generally, you have three years, under §5–101 of the Code of Maryland, to file a personal injury claim. The time for filing claims against state agencies or federal agencies may be shorter.

We can maximize your recovery if you contact us quickly. Contact us as soon as possible after an accident or the death of a loved one. The sooner you meet with us, the faster we can answer your questions, investigate the accident, review your medical condition, and assert your rights – while everyone’s memories about the events are fresh.

Do I have to go to trial?

Most personal injury cases will not go to trial, though our lawyers prepare every case as though it could be litigated. Often, we can secure a fair and just settlement on behalf of our clients with a negotiated settlement.

However, there may be times when a trial is the best option for securing the compensation you need. We can discuss this during your consultation.

Can I afford a Columbia, MD personal injury lawyer?

Yes, you can. At Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., we operate on a contingency basis. This means that we do not get paid until after we win your case or secure your settlement award. You pay no upfront fees or costs; our firm covers all of that. Once we have won your case, we take our fee from your total award, so you never have to pay out of pocket for our services.

Our Columbia injury lawyers also offer free initial consultations. We can discuss your options with you, and it costs you nothing.

Advocating for the catastrophically injured in Columbia, MD

Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. represents catastrophically injured people. Many of our clients have permanent injuries and may face a lifetime of financial and medical challenges. Contact us if you or a loved one has sustained:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Burn injuries
  • Traumatic amputation/limb loss
  • Permanent scarring or disfigurement
  • Permanent loss of hearing or vision
  • Nerve damage
  • Internal organ damage
  • Complex, compound fractures
  • Childhood injuries

What types of personal injury claims do you take?

For almost 40 years, Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. has represented catastrophically injured people.

  • Vehicle accidents. Our lawyers are respected for our ability to show how an auto accident happened, why it happened, who is responsible, and what damages you deserve. We represent victims of car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents, as well as those involving rideshares like Uber and Lyft.
  • Premises liability claims. Columbia residents and visitors have a right to expect that for-profit businesses, governmental offices, nonprofits, and homeowners will protect the people who use their property from harm. We represent people injured in slip and fall claims, by dog bites, from sexual assaults, and in any other type of accident that occurs on unsafe property.
  • Product liability claims. Manufacturers of medications, vehicle parts, electronic products, child’s toys, and any other products that are sold have a duty to ensure that their products are designed properly, made with quality parts, that the instructions on usage are clear, and that there are warnings about possible risks and dangers.
  • Medical malpractice claims. Doctors in Columbia owe a duty of care to the patients they diagnose and treat. When doctors fail to follow the standards that apply to their type of practice, our Columbia personal injury lawyers hold the doctors, hospitals, and other negligent healthcare professionals accountable. We represent victims and families when there are birth injuries, surgical errors, diagnostic mistakes, failures to obtain informed consent, and other types of medical errors.
  • Workplace injuries. We represent people in workers’ compensation claims, as well as in third-party injury claims.
  • Social Security Disability claims. Our Columbia personal injury lawyers file claims and appeals for anyone who cannot work due to a disability. We’ll explain the requirements for filing, what benefits you can receive, and help you convince Social Security that you meet the eligibility requirements. Our lawyers will help you obtain the medical records and employment information you need to support your claim.
  • Wrongful death claims. If a spouse, parent, child, or another qualifying family member dies due to any type of accident, we file a wrongful death action on behalf of the family members.

Who is responsible for my injuries or the death of a loved one in Columbia?

At Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., our Columbia personal injury lawyers file claims against every responsible person, company, or entity that caused your injuries. The defendants vary. Often, there are multiple defendants.

  • In vehicle accident cases, the defendants may include drivers, employers, vehicle owners, trucking companies, and the Maryland Department of Transportation.
  • In product liability cases, the defendants may include the manufacturer, distributor, and sellers of the products.
  • In premises liability cases, the defendants may include the property owners, maintenance and repair companies, security companies, and others.
  • In medical malpractice cases, the defendants may include doctors, anesthesiologists, hospitals, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers.

Do you have a personal injury lawyer near me?

Our legal team can meet with clients at our Columbia office located at 10211 Wincopin Cir, Suite 620. We’re a short distance from both The Mall in Columbia and Merriweather Post Pavilion. If you’re immobile, our Columbia personal injury lawyers will make alternate arrangements to meet with you at your home, a healthcare facility, by phone, or through a video conference.

Our lawyers understand how traumatic accidents are. We’ll calmly guide you through every phase of your claim and be your voice and advocate with the insurance companies so you can focus on getting healthy.

Contact our respected Columbia personal injury lawyers today

The people and businesses who hurt you deserve to be held accountable for your injuries or the death of a loved one. Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. has been fighting for personal injury victims for more than 35 years. When insurance companies won’t fairly resolve your claim, we are always ready to try your case in court. In addition to Columbia, we also have offices in Baltimore, Towson, and throughout the state. To schedule a free consultation, please call us or fill out our contact form today.