When a negligent person or business causes a serious personal injury, it is natural for the victim to ask: What is my case worth? If you have suffered a personal injury, no one can value your claim without first thoroughly examining the circumstances of your accident,...
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How to handle a Maryland DUI checkpoint
Police officers sometimes set up checkpoints where they stop drivers to check for drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. These checkpoints are often conducted during holidays and other times when more drunk driving accidents tend to occur. What should you do if you...
3 tips for helping your teen be a safer driver
For your teenager, getting a driver’s license means more freedom. But for you as a parent, your teen getting his or her license is cause for concern since the rate of teen car accidents and deaths is so high. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in...
When can soft drug use lead to a DUI in Maryland?
Many Marylanders know that drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle can lead to jail time and DUI charges, but what do you know about drugged driving's consequences? Although Maryland has more lenient drug laws than some states, that leniency...
3 motorcycle safety tips for fall riding
As the weather begins to cool and the seasons change, many motorcyclists want to get out on the road. If you are one of those riders, you may wonder what you can do to avoid becoming a motorcycle accident statistic. In Maryland, the five-year average for fatalities...
Driving privileges after a Maryland DUI
When facing charges of driving under the influence in Maryland, you likely have concerns about whether you will be able to keep your license. The answer varies based on factors such as age and previous offenses. Learn about driver's license suspension after a Maryland...
What are the 3 types of distracted driving?
Every time you drive, you face distractions that impact your ability to operate a vehicle safely. Distractions like these contribute to many car accident injuries and deaths every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2018 in the U.S.,...
Stay safe as a pedestrian this September
When kids head back to school, more cars on the road and more feet on the sidewalks result in more accidents involving pedestrians. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the United States experienced more than 6,000 fatalities in these...
3 common defenses to a DUI charge
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences. These penalties can affect you financially in addition to impacting your ability to obtain future employment. For example, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation,...
Documenting your injuries after a motor vehicle crash
Whenever you get into your car to drive somewhere, you put yourself at risk of getting into a car accident. Although some accidents cause minor to severe injuries, others can be fatal for the driver and any passengers. In Maryland in 2019, according to the Insurance...
