Personal Injury
Prince George’s County Has Maryland’s Deadliest Roads
Maryland truly has it all, boasting a wide range of attractions that cater to diverse interests. From its diverse terrain and natural wonders to naval and space facilities, museums, historic sites, wild horses, gardens, theme parks, casinos, music, film, sports, resorts, eclectic shopping, and cutting-edge dining, the state offers something for everyone. However, amidst these…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents
Large trucks have the ability to cause many different types of injuries. However, one of the most severe injuries that truck accident victims often face is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While cuts, broken bones, and whiplash are terrible injuries to suffer after a truck accident, a TBI is the hardest from which to heal.…
Read MoreThat MTA Bus Crash on North Paca in Baltimore Could Have Been Fatal
When you hear that a bus crashed into two vehicles and a building, you expect the worst, right? Because it sounds like something out of an old school Bruce Willis movie. And yet, the driver of that Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) bus may have saved lives by choosing to crash into The 501 apartment building.…
Read MoreSerious Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Maryland
When a motorcyclist is in an accident, they do not have the protective shield and seat belts that cars and trucks have. Therefore, they are often thrown from their motorcycle and onto the pavement due to the impact. This can cause the motorcyclist to suffer severe bodily injuries as they are likely to strike objects…
Read MoreThe I-95 Collapse Has Triggered a Disaster Declaration
It’s like something out of a post-apocalyptic horror movie: early Sunday morning an elevated portion of I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed, causing massive destruction to the roadway and the surrounding areas. Local residents talked of the flames and black plumes of smoke. The collapsed triggered a disaster declaration by the governor. President Biden has been briefed…
Read MoreExtreme Speed, Aggressive Driving, and Drunk Driving All Cited in Deadly Beltway Crash
More information is coming to light about the crash on the Baltimore Beltway in March which killed six construction workers. Two drivers – Melachi Brown and Lisa Lea – have been cited for causing the deadly crash. Lea was changing lanes in a construction zone when she and Brown collided, which sent Lea’s car into…
Read MoreIs Vision Zero Actually Reducing Car Accident Deaths?
Vision Zero is a multi-tiered initiative designed to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fatal roadway accidents. Maryland has a Vision Zero plan that was implemented to prevent car accidents and save lives by 2030. However, even though this plan has been in effect for almost four years already, the number of fatal crashes continues to rise…
Read MoreIt’s Time We Started Thinking About – and Legislating – Ghost Cars
When the world first started hearing about autonomous vehicles (AV), everyone began assuming that they would make our lives easier, simpler, and much better. If you’re of a certain age, you might have had your own visions of “Johnny Cab” or a Lexus 2054 in your head. We thought that parents could send their vehicles…
Read MoreWhat Complications Can Arise from Burn Injuries?
There are few injuries more painful, and more serious, than burn injuries. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can be a life-threatening emergency. If a person survives a severe burn injury, can potentially suffer life-changing complications for the rest of their life. Some of the more serious complications can include: Respiratory problems: Inhaling…
Read MoreSecondary Injuries from Car Accidents
Secondary injuries are the injuries that emerge from other injuries. If you have been in a car accident, you most likely noticed injuries that occurred immediately following the accident (called primary injuries). However, some people may see new injuries days, weeks, or even months after their accident, which are referred to as secondary injuries. These…
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