Auto Accidents
Women More at Risk of Injury and Death in Car Crashes Than Men
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds that women are at a higher risk than men for injury or death in car crashes of equal severity. The findings from this study were of interest, as these higher risks are not due to the physiological differences between men and women, but…
Read MoreInjuries to the Chest from Vehicle Crashes
When we think of car accidents, we often picture broken bones, cuts and lacerations, or whiplash. However, one injury that is far more common is injury to the chest. Whether from airbags, seat belts or the steering wheel, occupants of a car or truck can suffer serious physical trauma during a vehicle collision. The issue…
Read MoreMaryland Man Killed After Collision with a Metro Bus
A Clinton, MD resident recently lost his life when his vehicle crashed head-on into a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metro Bus. A police report stated that on January 21, Marion Dante Fields, age 24, was driving a Nissan Altima when he collided with the Metro bus around 11:53pm. According to the police report,…
Read MoreTeen TikToker Slammed for Misusing Tesla Autopilot Feature
A teen is finding himself under fire after a November 2020 TikTok has resurfaced, showing him misusing his Tesla Autopilot feature. Tens of thousands of viewers are sharing and commenting on the video nationwide, along with concerns about the legality of his actions – not to mention the extreme danger and risk to himself and…
Read MoreThe Value of Expert Witnesses in Your Car Accident Case
Have you suffered injuries in a car crash? If so, the burden of proof is on you to prove the liability of another party. This means you need evidence to establish fault and the extent of your injuries and their financial cost. This can be a monumental task without an experienced car accident attorney. To…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Insurance Adjuster on Your Personal Injury Claim
When you sustain an injury either in a car crash, at a medical facility, or on someone else’s property, you will likely need to deal with the other party’s insurance company. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to deal with the insurance adjuster for the other party. Per the Centers for Disease Control &…
Read MoreWaymo Moves Forward with Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Waymo emerged from the search engine giant, Google, in 2016. The company is now on the verge of delivering the autonomous vehicle experience to city residents. On Oct. 8, the company announced it is providing fully driverless cars to a 50-mile area of Phoenix, AZ for ride-hailing purposes. So far, only 5 to 10 percent…
Read MoreWhy Do Some Dangerous Drivers Stay on the Road Legally?
The Interstate Driver’s License Compact, also referred to as the Driver’s License Compact (DLC), is a contract among 45 states and the Washington D.C. in which the states are obligated to share certain information related to traffic offenses. These offenses may include DUI/DWI, reckless driving, and others. The states are supposed to send information and…
Read MoreCommon Distracted Driving Activities Can Result in Serious Accidents
Distracted driving refers to anything that causes the driver to divert his or her eyes, attention, or hands away from the task of driving. A distracted driver can be a deadly driver; it only takes a few moments to cause a collision, and those few moments can change a victim’s life forever. While most people…
Read MoreHow Dash Cams Are Helpful in Supporting Car Accident Injury Claims
Dashboard cameras – also referred to as dash cams – are used to record video when there is movement near your vehicle or when you turn on your vehicle. Many drivers in Maryland utilize these devices to help protect them from liability and ensure their rights are protected in any legal proceedings arising from a…
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