Date: 04-13-2023

Case Style:

Abigail Cochenour v. Armando Del Cid Orellana

Case Number: 1:22-cv-01210

Judge: Beth P. Gesner

Court: United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Baltimore County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Defendant's Attorney: Kyle Bakeley and Ame Pat Roberts

Description: Baltimore, Maryland personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an auto negligence theory.

"Maryland is one of four states that follows the contributory negligence rule in car accident cases. This means that if you are found to be even partially at fault for an accident, you cannot recover any damages from the other driver, even if they were more at fault.

For example, if you are driving 5 miles over the speed limit and you are hit by a driver who runs a red light, you may be found to be 25% at fault for the accident. Under the contributory negligence rule, you would not be able to recover any damages from the other driver, even though they were more at fault.

There are a few exceptions to the contributory negligence rule in Maryland. For example, if the other driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may still be able to recover damages even if you were also at fault.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Maryland, it is important to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options. An attorney can help you understand the contributory negligence rule and how it may affect your case.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about Maryland auto negligence law:

Maryland is an at-fault state, which means that the driver who is found to be at fault for an accident is responsible for paying for the damages to the other driver and their passengers.
In order to recover damages in a car accident case, you must prove that the other driver was negligent. Negligence is defined as a failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have exercised under the same circumstances.
There are many factors that can be considered when determining whether a driver was negligent, including the speed of the vehicles, the weather conditions, and the road conditions.
If you are injured in a car accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. You should also contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your legal options."

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Outcome: 04/13/2023 29 SETTLEMENT ORDER DISMISSING case with each party to bear its own costs unless otherwise agreed without prejudice to the right of a party to move for good cause to reopen this action if settlement is not consummated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Beth P. Gesner on 4/13/2023. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/2023)
04/13/2023 Virtual Settlement Conference held on 4/13/2023 before Magistrate Judge Brendan Abell Hurson. (rc2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/13/2023)

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