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...
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Accident recovery includes documenting injuries
When another driver causes an accident, that driver is liable, and the costs of your injuries should be covered via bodily injury liability. However, if your losses are not covered by the driver's Maryland insurance, a personal injury case might be in order to ensure...
Pedestrian accidents and some ways to avoid them
Maryland saw a yearly average of 105 fatal pedestrian accidents over a recent five-year period. According to data from the Maryland Highway Safety Office, nearly half of the reported fatal pedestrian crashes included alcohol impairment. About one-third of them...
Have you committed a truck driver pet peeve?
Many different types of vehicles travel the Maryland roadways. From classic cars to futuristic self-driving vehicles, you likely see all kinds during your time on the road. Among the most ubiquitous vehicles that people encounter on roadways are large commercial...
College students, peer pressure and underage drinking
For many Maryland teens, college is the first real taste of freedom and adulthood they get. As they struggle to find their footing, they may end up at a party or with new friends who drink alcohol. Even though you probably talked to them about these types of...
Knowing all the possible risks involved with riding a motorcycle
As summer months bring in warmer climates, you could choose to take advantage of the weather by hitting the open roads in Maryland on your motorcycle. In addition to cutting down on fuel costs, riding a bike may also provide you with a sense of excitement and freedom....
I took a Breathalyzer and failed, can I challenge the results?
You were out and about, driving down a road you travel on a daily basis. On your way home, red and blue lights started flashing behind you. You pulled over like you should, interacted with the Maryland police officer and, at his or her request, agreed to take a...
A charge of impaired driving can have life-changing consequences
You have just been taken into custody for drinking and driving and you cannot stop worrying about how this incident will affect you in the short term and long term. Will your face appear in the local news, and will you lose your job or have trouble landing another job...
The causes and potential dangers of fatigue among drivers
A motor vehicle accident can take place without a moment's notice and under a variety of circumstances, each of which could place your safety at risk. With prevalent causes such as distracted and drunk driving, you may have concern for your health while out driving on...
Five ways to avoid distracted driving
Make no mistake about it—distracted driving is a major hazard on Maryland roadways. While state laws prohibit driving while operating a cell phone without a hands-free device, the truth is that vehicles present several other forms of distraction that the law doesn’t...
