The legislation, House Bill 825, increases the minimum required insurance for cars in Maryland from $20,000 to $30,000 for any single person and from $40,000 to $60,000 for the combined total for any one accident.

Motorists can (and should) purchase higher insurance for Maryland cars to protect themselves and ensure that they have more coverage in the event they are involved in an accident with a vehicle that only has minimal limits. However, many vehicles only carry the minimum required coverage, leaving many Maryland personal injury victims without adequate insurance coverage for their injuries.

Automobile insurance coverage not only protects motorists in the event that they cause an accident that results in a personal injury or wrongful death to another person, but it also provides coverage for their own injuries in the event that they are involved in an accident caused by an uninsured motorist of underinsured motorist.

While it is the opinion of our Maryland accident lawyers that the minimum insurance coverage in Maryland should be even higher, raising the floor from $20,000/$40,000 to $30,000/$60,000 would be a step in the right direction. The minimum insurance for Maryland automobiles has not been increased since 1972, while the cost of medical care associated with auto accident injuries has dramatically increased over the past three decades.

The House is scheduled for a final vote on this legislation tomorrow morning, so take this opportunity to email or call your elected official to show your support for this legislation.

Our accident attorneys have successfully represented clients in prior lawsuits against WMATA, (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) involving serious injuries sustained in bus and subway accidents. For over 35 years, our law firm has been representing injury victims in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

While the investigation into the subway crash is ongoing with the National Transportation Safety Board, it appears that safety system failures, poor maintenance and/or operator error caused or contributed to the accident. If you, a friend or family member were injured or killed in the accident, it is important to take immediate steps to make sure that your interests are protected.

WMATA officials have already issued statements asking victims to submit claims directly to their risk management department. However, contacting WMATA without first speaking to an attorney could impact the ultimate value of a claim. Protect yourself and your family by contacting one of our Washington DC and Maryland injury lawyers for a free consultation.