Auto Accidents
American Pickup Trucks in 2023: Bigger, Heavier, Deadlier
Back in 2021, we covered a topic we believe deserved more conversation: the lethality of today’s SUVs. As the number of pedestrian crash deaths in the US steadily rises each year, it is becoming increasingly obvious that there is a correlation between car size and lethality. A variety of studies have proven this link, with…
Read MoreDoes Apple’s Crash Detection Technology Work?
Each year, Apple releases a new phone and technology that is supposed to be better than anything on the market. Their key feature this year is crash detection on the Apple Watch and iPhone 14, which is said to detect when you are in a car accident and call emergency services within seconds. There is…
Read MoreElectric Cars Are More Dangerous Than Traditional Vehicles
Electric cars are meant to benefit drivers by saving money and energy. However, new studies show that electric vehicles are more dangerous than conventional cars. EVs have an increased weight, which causes more severe injuries to occupants in traditional vehicles. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists are also at risk of serious injury if they are involved…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Lane Departure Accidents
We have all been there. You’re driving late at night and the car in front of you keeps drifting into your lane. You use the horn, drive by, and give the other driver a dirty look. That is the best-case scenario for a lane or roadway departure incident. Quite often the inadvertent drifting results in…
Read MoreHow Do Medical Bills Get Paid in a Car Accident Case?
Managing medical bills after a car crash can be overwhelming and confusing. Most car accident cases involving injuries are settled by the insurance companies, but some may need to go to court. It is wise to seek the advice of a Maryland auto accident attorney to help guide you during the legal process. Most people…
Read MoreShould Cars Come Equipped with Driver Medical Monitoring Systems?
A National Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) study asserted that 20% of car crashes due to driver reported medical emergencies were caused by diabetic events and 11% were due to heart attacks. These types of car crashes occur because a driver lost control of their car due to an incapacitating medical issue. In an effort to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Railroad Crossings
According to Operation Lifesaver (OLI), there were over 2000 collisions at train crossings in 2021. An accident with a train can be terrifying and deadly. Trains are massive and travel at such high speeds that it is extremely difficult for them to stop. A passenger car or truck stopped on train tracks does not have…
Read MoreWhat Are Impact Injuries to the Brain in Car Accidents?
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance Report found that 60,565 TBI-related deaths occurred during 2018 and 60,611 TBI-related deaths took place in 2019 in the United States. According to the CDC’s report, unintentional motor vehicle crashes accounted for…
Read MoreDriver-Assistance Technology May Have Caused “Hundreds of Crashes”
There are so many people who are ready for self-driving vehicles to become a part of reality. Over the last several years, auto manufacturers have introduced a lot of new tech – lane assist and crash avoidance systems, automatic braking and parking assist. Some manufacturers, like Tesla, have even introduced the initial stages of automation…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Work Zone Accidents in Maryland
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) campaign runs in spring of every year. This event was created in 1997 with the intention of shedding a necessary light on work zone safety while traveling. Although all state departments would love for drivers to travel carefully in work zones at all times of the year, the…
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