In Baltimore, it’s common for collision scenes to be cleared quickly—vehicles are towed, photos are taken and then lost, and repairs happen before anyone realizes an investigation should include the restraint system. When a seatbelt locked late, didn’t lock, jammed, or allowed excessive slack, that mechanical behavior can become hard to prove if the parts are replaced and the vehicle is gone.
Maryland injury claims also move under strict procedural timelines. Waiting too long can affect what evidence you can still obtain and how confidently a lawyer can challenge a defense position.


