The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility reports that Maryland outpaces the nation in the percentage of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. In 2019, 32.1% of the state's fatalities were due to alcohol-impaired driving compared to 28.1% for the nation....
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How pedestrians can protect themselves against motor vehicle accidents
When it comes to getting from point A to point B, nothing beats walking. The fresh air and health benefits make going for a stroll highly pleasurable. The drawback is that leg power is much slower than horsepower. Cars are still our primary mode of transportation....
The consequences of a DUI conviction go way beyond the courtroom
If law enforcement suspects you of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), you may only have time to think about the near-term ramifications such as fines and license suspension. However, a DUI mark on your record will follow you and affect different aspects of...
Consequences of refusing to take a breath test
The law is clear. In Maryland, when a police officer commands you to take to a portable breath test, there are negative consequences for refusing to comply. Penalties are even more severe for those who take one and fail. When weighing your decision to blow into one of...
How does a DUI charge differ from a DWI charge in Maryland?
In the ongoing effort to curb impaired driving, Maryland has made various changes to its laws in recent years. The laws differ between driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI), but a conviction for either carries stiff penalties....
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 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...
Multiple parties may share liability in a truck-car crash
Determining fault in a crash between a large truck and a passenger vehicle is a more complex undertaking than if the accident simply involved two cars. The truck driver may appear to be responsible for causing the crash. However, depending on the circumstances, other...
How time restrictions on truck drivers increase road fatalities
Thousands of people – both truckers and occupants of other vehicles – died in big rig accidents in 2019 around the country. There is good evidence that time constraints, which often weigh heavily on the minds of truck drivers, have contributed to these types of fatal...
