Can I file a military injury claim?

Whether your circumstances constitute grounds for a successful claim depends on the specific facts of your situation. Generally, to file a military injury claim, you must have sustained injuries that can be documented through medical records due to someone else’s negligence. Active-duty personnel may be prohibited from suing the military directly. Even if you aren’t able to file a claim against the military, you may have grounds for a third-party claim related to injuries you suffered in the course of military service, so it’s important to understand all of your legal rights and options. The best way to determine a potential path forward is by consulting Maronick Law LLC’s experienced military accident attorneys in Maryland for a free case evaluation.

Who can be held liable in a military accident injury claim?

An injury claim involving a military accident may hold different parties accountable for damages. Potential defendants in a military accident injury claim include: The military itself, under certain conditions Corporations responsible for manufacturing, installing, or maintaining defective or unsafe equipment, ranging from weapons to earplugs Motorists at fault for a car accident Non-military property owners whose negligence caused the accident Determining who you may be able to hold liable for an accident and how to go about securing compensation requires a thorough claims evaluation by Maryland military injury lawyers. Based on the specific facts of your situation, our team can assess your rights, options, and eligibility for the potential avenues of legal recourse available to you.

How do you document a military injury?

Whether you’re seeking compensation through a lawsuit or a resolution such as the Federal Tort Claims Act, the Military Claims Act, or the Federal Employee Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act, proper documentation of your injuries is key. To document your injuries, our team will gather all relevant service treatment records and medical records, including doctors’ reports, imaging, and other medical test results. We’re familiar with the specific procedures required under the variety of different resolutions as well as the claims process in Maryland, so we’re prepared to compile and present the thorough documentation your claim requires.

What are the time limits for a military injury claim?

Different time limits apply to different types of military injury claims. If you’re seeking compensation through an administrative claim, you must follow proper procedures, including deadlines, to successfully attain compensation. Different programs that can provide compensation have different deadlines, but they often range from one to three years. If you’re suing a third party (not the military) for a military accident that occurred in Maryland, you will typically be subject to the relevant statute of limitations. Under state law, most injury claims in Maryland must be filed within three years. Determining which time limits apply to your situation requires a thorough understanding of the facts, the legal process, and the resolutions through which military injury claims may be made. The guidance of skilled personal injury lawyers for military accidents can remove the uncertainty and help you develop a plan for moving forward.

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When you have been injured serving our country, you deserve nothing less than the full support of legal counsel who’s proud to serve you. The injuries you sustained in the military can permanently affect your life. Our Maryland military injury lawyers stand up for injured service members, fighting for accountability and the financial compensation you need to face the future.

At Maronick Law LLC, our experienced attorneys serve clients in every branch of the U.S. military. We’re dedicated to securing the outcomes our clients need and deserve and ensuring that, after the sacrifices they and their families have made, they’re taken care of. Contact us today for a free consultation and legal assistance at no upfront cost.

Getting Compensation for Military Injury Claims in Maryland

Military service poses some known risks, but in too many cases, unexpected and preventable dangers lead to serious injuries. In these instances, the injured victim deserves compensation to make them financially whole.

Military injury claims encompass many different types of harm resulting from accidents and exposures that occur on military property or in the course of military service or operations. Depending on the specifics of the situation, the plaintiff, or the person pursuing the claim, could include:

Active-duty service members
Dependents of service members
Retired service members
Civilian employees working with the military
Civilians who are not affiliated with the military but suffer injuries related to any military action

The unique circumstances of your situation, including your role and relationship with the military, may determine who, how, and to what extent you are able to hold another party accountable for your injuries. These nuances make it important that you bring on experienced military accident attorneys in Maryland who understand the full complexity of your claim and how to proceed.

Common Military Injuries

Injuries resulting from military operations, training, or service occur in many ways and inflict a variety of types of physical damage. Through a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you may be able to seek compensation for any type of military injury that is severe enough to have a significant impact on your life, including:

Military brain injuries, such as concussive brain injury and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Military spinal cord injury, such as paraplegia, tetraplegia, and other forms of paralysis
Military back and neck injuries, such as whiplash and herniated discs
Nerve damage due to military injuries
Military musculoskeletal injuries, such as arm injuries, hand injuries, finger injuries, leg injuries, knee injuries, and ankle injuries
Hearing loss or impairment
Vision loss or impairment
Cancer, acute lung damage, asthma, and other types of toxic exposure injuries
Military vaccine injuries

The damage sustained in military training, service, or operations can lead to life-altering, and in some cases life-threatening, injuries. Victims affected by such serious harm should receive every dollar of compensation they’re entitled to under the law. Having Maryland military injury lawyers who are committed to fighting for you can help you recover maximum compensation.

How Maronick Law LLC Helps Clients With Military Injury Claims

Complex military injury cases require professional handling. At Maronick Law LLC, we manage all aspects of investigating the accident, documenting the damages, and bringing your case through the legal process.

Types of Military Injuries We Handle

Maronick Law LLC is a full-service law firm with extensive experience handling all types of personal injury matters. We’re well-equipped to assist clients with claims arising out of all types of military accidents, including:

Injuries sustained while on active duty in the military
Military training injuries
Military contractor injuries
Malpractice in military hospitals, such as military hospital birth injuries
Accidental firearm discharge injuries
Military blast injuries
Exposure injuries, such as acute lung injuries and illnesses due to military burn pit exposure
Accidents due to equipment failures and defective products
Military vehicle accidents, such as military car accidents, military truck accidents, and military bus accidents
Military aviation accidents, such as military plane accidents, aircraft accidents, helicopter accidents, and parachute injuries
Military boat accidents and submarine accidents
Military nuclear accidents
Fall accidents on military property or in the course of a military operation

Each military accident is a unique circumstance that requires a thorough understanding of your injuries, the legal process, and the paths through which you could seek benefits or compensation.

Maronick Law LLC’s In-Depth Knowledge of Military Accident Claims

Not every firm is equally familiar with the nuances involved in military injury claims. At Maronick Law LLC, we have a long history of representing clients in military matters. This experience has prepared us to fight for you effectively because our Maryland military injury lawyers know the following:

What to do in court to make a military injury case a success
What reporting needs to be done to document the military accident and your damages
What specific actions need to be taken to be in compliance with different laws and resolutions
What consequences result from certain resolutions, including what factors determine eligibility for different types of claims
How to fight for you effectively and secure the compensation you deserve

Why Choose Maronick Law LLC?

Your best hope for securing the military injury compensation you deserve is with the help of seasoned professionals. Injured victims and their families turn to Maronick Law LLC’s team of military accident attorneys in Maryland for our experience, our dedication to fighting for military service members, and our commitment to providing legal assistance at no upfront cost.

Decades of Legal Experience

Our attorneys are authorities in the legal field with more than 80 years of combined experience. In each case we handle, we have experience in a comprehensive array of legal matters to draw from, ensuring that reliable knowledge of the legal field consistently guides the path of your claim.

Commitment to Serving Military Service Members and Their Families

Our devotion to fighting for our clients’ best interests is always at the core of our mission, but our deep respect and appreciation for those who serve our country makes your case particularly important to us. You fought for our country, and now it’s our turn to fight for you.

Professional Representation at No Upfront Cost

Free consultations and contingency-based representation allow Maronick Law LLC to offer legal assistance at no upfront cost. The initial case review is completely free and risk-free. If you retain our Maryland military injury lawyers to handle your claim, we only get paid if we successfully recover financial compensation for you.

Contact the Maryland Military Injury Lawyers at Maronick Law LLC Today for a Free Case Evaluation

Don’t attempt to figure out your legal options for a military injury claim alone. Complex laws and demanding procedural requirements make it difficult for wounded service members, their families, and other injured parties to recover the compensation they deserve without professional guidance.

For help from military accident attorneys in Maryland, contact Maronick Law LLC online or call 443-351-6657 today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Military Injury Claims in Maryland

Whether your circumstances constitute grounds for a successful claim depends on the specific facts of your situation. Generally, to file a military injury claim, you must have sustained injuries that can be documented through medical records due to someone else’s negligence.
Active-duty personnel may be prohibited from suing the military directly. Even if you aren’t able to file a claim against the military, you may have grounds for a third-party claim related to injuries you suffered in the course of military service, so it’s important to understand all of your legal rights and options.
The best way to determine a potential path forward is by consulting Maronick Law LLC’s experienced military accident attorneys in Maryland for a free case evaluation.
An injury claim involving a military accident may hold different parties accountable for damages. Potential defendants in a military accident injury claim include:
The military itself, under certain conditions
Corporations responsible for manufacturing, installing, or maintaining defective or unsafe equipment, ranging from weapons to earplugs
Motorists at fault for a car accident
Non-military property owners whose negligence caused the accident
Determining who you may be able to hold liable for an accident and how to go about securing compensation requires a thorough claims evaluation by Maryland military injury lawyers. Based on the specific facts of your situation, our team can assess your rights, options, and eligibility for the potential avenues of legal recourse available to you.
Whether you’re seeking compensation through a lawsuit or a resolution such as the Federal Tort Claims Act, the Military Claims Act, or the Federal Employee Liability Reform and Tort Compensation Act, proper documentation of your injuries is key. To document your injuries, our team will gather all relevant service treatment records and medical records, including doctors’ reports, imaging, and other medical test results. We’re familiar with the specific procedures required under the variety of different resolutions as well as the claims process in Maryland, so we’re prepared to compile and present the thorough documentation your claim requires.
Different time limits apply to different types of military injury claims. If you’re seeking compensation through an administrative claim, you must follow proper procedures, including deadlines, to successfully attain compensation. Different programs that can provide compensation have different deadlines, but they often range from one to three years.
If you’re suing a third party (not the military) for a military accident that occurred in Maryland, you will typically be subject to the relevant statute of limitations. Under state law, most injury claims in Maryland must be filed within three years.
Determining which time limits apply to your situation requires a thorough understanding of the facts, the legal process, and the resolutions through which military injury claims may be made. The guidance of skilled personal injury lawyers for military accidents can remove the uncertainty and help you develop a plan for moving forward.