Santa Maria Law Center

I concentrate on plaintiff's personal injury cases. I help people who have been injured in car accidents, in falls and because of defective products. On a very selective basis, I also handle medical malpractice claims. However, I have had far more car accident cases than any other kind.

I finished in the top 10% of my law school class and was a member of the Editorial Board of our Law Review. I have earned the right to practice before the highest courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia and California. I’ve also been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. I’m even admitted to practice before the Court of Military Appeals.

During my career, I have handled thousands of personal injury claims. I’ve handled million dollar cases and small cases where the recovery was only a few thousand dollars . . . and all size cases in between.

Articles Written

Civil Court Trials in Car Accident Cases

Created On: 10/13/2011

If your car accident lawsuit proceeds through the pre-trial stage and direct discussions with the defense fail to produce a settlement, that means your case is headed for a trial. This article discusses what happens at a typical car accident trial in civil court.

Discovery and Pre-Trial Procedures in Car Accident Cases

Created On: 10/13/2011

Once your car accident lawsuit has been filed with the court, your case enters the pre-trial stage, which includes the "discovery" process.

How to Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages in a Car Accident Case

Created On: 10/16/2010

In the typical auto accident claim, an injured party will most likely seek compensation for a number of losses, damages, and other harm sustained as the result of the accident.

Buying Car Insurance

Created On: 06/21/2010

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Phil Santa Maria

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Location :  Gaithersburg, MD

Practice Areas: Auto Accident