As a pedestrian injured in an accident with a motor vehicle, you may believe that you can automatically recover damages from the car's driver. However, this is not always the case. In fact, in Maryland, if you share any fault for the accident, you cannot sue for...
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What you need to know about distracted driving in Maryland
Distracted driving is a significant cause of motor vehicle accidents and related fatalities nationwide and in Maryland. Maryland has laws aimed at preventing distracted driving. The state recognizes that driving is a complex operation requiring your full attention to...
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....
How much is my personal injury case worth?
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
