Auto Accidents
Why Do You Need an Injury Lawyer If You’re Injured in a Car Accident?
Do you really need an injury lawyer to help you settle your insurance claim in the aftermath of a car accident? You may have considered simply negotiating on your own and “saving” on lawyer fees. However, if you think you can achieve the same results or at least come out ahead without the benefit of…
Read MoreReckless and Dangerous Drivers on the Roadways
While it is true that the coronavirus caused a significant decrease in the number of car accidents nationwide, there has also been an increase in the number of reckless and dangerous drivers on the nation’s roadways and highways. As a result, the severity of wrecks is increasing. Many drivers have been traveling at speeds much…
Read MoreIncreased Risk of Bike and Pedestrian Accidents during the COVID-19 Outbreak
As every other state in the nation, Maryland is dealing with the vast consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. Nonessential businesses have closed across the state, with many people either working from home or unemployed. One result of this economic slowdown has been reduced vehicle traffic. However, simultaneously, more people are out riding bicycles and walking…
Read MoreAs Traffic Declines, Speeding Is Increasing on Maryland’s Roads
With the majority of businesses and schools closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many local roads are seeing an uptick in speeding – which is not only illegal, but can be risky and even deadly to drivers and passengers. Instead of the typical bumper-to-bumper commuter traffic we’re used to, our local roads and highways are…
Read MoreInsurance Company Methods to Devalue Your Claim
A car accident that results in connective tissue injuries, but not broken bones, is sometimes referred to by the insurance company as a MIST case, an insurance company acronym that stands for “minor impact soft tissue.” Most of these cases involve car crashes that result in $1,500 in property damage or less or are cases…
Read MoreHow to Safely Share the Road with Cyclists
A recent and tragic accident in Annapolis highlights the need for motorist awareness when sharing the road with cyclists. The Baltimore Sun reports that, over the weekend, one cyclist was killed and two others suffered serious injuries when an SUV crashed into a group of seven at East College Parkway and Bay Head Road. Authorities…
Read MoreOpioid Use and Fatal Car Crashes
Over recent years, Maryland has seen a significant increase in the epidemic of opioid addiction. At the same time, a corresponding increase in traffic fatalities has not occurred among drivers found with these drugs in their systems. This is according to a recent report evaluating data from the Maryland state medical examiner. The study was…
Read MoreRear-End Car Accidents in Maryland
The rear end collision is the most common type of car crash in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that about 6 million car crashes occur in the U.S. each year. Of these 6 million crashes, 4 in 10 are rear end collisions. The statistics equal out to about seven…
Read MoreFatal Bus Crash with Tractor-Trailer in Clinton
A fatal bus crash occurred this morning on southbound Branch Avenue at Surratts Road in Clinton, Maryland. According to Price George’s County police, there were multiple vehicles involved in the collision, including a tractor-trailer. At this time, it is reported that one woman has died, and eight people have sustained injuries. The bus was on…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving Can Be as Deadly as Drunk Driving
In March 2018, the driver of a Family Dollar store tractor-trailer fell asleep and crashed his rig into a tanker truck, resulting in a serious fire that almost took the driver’s life. The big-rig driver barely escaped, but suffered some injuries. The tanker truck driver was not injured. However, not all incidents involving drowsy driving…
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