Personal Injury
Filing an Injury Lawsuit Under the Federal Tort Claims Act
When you are injured in a car accident with another driver, you can file a claim with that driver’s insurance company for the damages you sustained. If the insurance company refuses to pay, or if you suffered severe injuries, you may need to file a lawsuit in order to recover losses for your medical bills,…
Read MoreAre Car Accidents Covered by Workers’ Compensation in Maryland?
You’ve been in this situation before. As you are traveling to work, some irresponsible driver rear-ends you and now you know you will be late to work. While you are grateful that you did not suffer any serious injuries (that you know of), the additional stress associated with a car accident has you on edge…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Agreeing to a Settlement for a Car Accident in Maryland
Being in a car accident can be overwhelming. You may have to worry about covering medical expenses for your injuries, or filing a claim with your insurance company to deal with any damage done to your vehicle. With the additional stress, it can seem like a sigh of relief when the insurance company of the…
Read MoreWhat Types of Car and Truck Accidents Lead to Spinal Cord Injuries?
One of the most traumatic, life-changing injuries that a person can acquire is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries happen when there is damage to the tight bundle of nerves that receive and send messages between the brain and the rest of the body. A person can suffer a spinal cord injury from damage…
Read MoreSafety Tech in Vehicles Should Be Standard
Honda’s Research Institute has taken the initiative in improving safety tech in their vehicles for the future. The organization recently started a pilot program that will search for faded or missing highway lane markers. This system will use Honda vehicles to evaluate the road conditions that they frequently travel on. The company plans to collect…
Read MoreThe FMCSA Has Proposed New Rules to Make Trucking Safer
Many people are preparing themselves to reach new goals in the new year – including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The organization plans to recommend several new rules that revolve around the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs), automatic emergency braking systems (AEBs), and roadside truck inspections. These new rules are all designed…
Read MorePortable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Multiple Deaths
Out of all of the products that you would expect to be recalled for dangerous reasons, the worst type of product that would come to mind would be any type of healthcare equipment. Yet, bed assist handles and bed rails were the recent subject of a recall in late December of last year. Drive DeVilbiss…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Were a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident in Maryland
When we hear of people who can potentially be injured in a car accident, our minds usually think of the drivers of the vehicles. Less often do we think of the injuries that passengers can sustain from car accidents. Just like the drivers involved in a car accident, passengers can endure severe injuries in a…
Read MoreHazmat Violations Plaguing the Trucking Industry
What if, when driving alongside a commercial truck, you had to worry not only about the possibility of a fatal truck accident, but also being exposed to hazardous materials in the midst of the accident? Unfortunately, that is the reality many motorists find themselves in due to the notorious hazmat violations that have been broken…
Read MoreCold Weather Affects Cars. Make Sure You Stay Safe.
For people who love the cold, this is the best time of the year. This is the time where daylight savings ends and the temperature begins to drop. Just like everyone has to adjust to the weather by bundling up, drivers will have to adjust to the conditions that the cold weather will cause for…
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