The fear of dying in a car accident is very real. If you worry about this possibility, you are not alone. Hundreds of people die on Maryland roads each year, so it is a reasonable concern and one that should impress upon drivers the need for caution and care. However,...
Injuries
Causal factors that up your chances of a collision
Driving in Maryland can be downright dangerous. High-speed highways, distracted drivers and numerous other issues can reduce your chances of arriving safely to your travel destination. Any number of factors can lead to a collision. Like all licensed drivers, you're...
What might life be like after a serious traumatic brain injury?
When you woke up on the morning that it happened, you figured it would just be another normal day. Then disaster struck, and you received a call that your loved one was involved in a motor vehicle accident that left him or her suffering from a serious traumatic brain...
Whiplash is commonly experienced following rear-end collisions
You have likely heard of whiplash, maybe have even experienced it yourself. Most people associate it with pain in the neck following a rear-end collision. The truth is, it can be so much more than that. In many car accident cases, whiplash is a common injury. Most...
Passing can be helpful, but when is it illegal?
Knowing your roadway directions and instructions is important, even if that information is only a display through lines on the road. If you understand what lines, signs and symbols mean, you could help yourself become a safer driver and, hopefully, avoid crashes on...
Facing the aftermath of a trucking accident
A motor vehicle accident is a frightening experience. Even if the events seem to happen in slow motion, your body and mind may undergo a kind of paralysis that prevents you from reacting physically. However, if your accident involved a large vehicle, such as an...
Will contributory negligence laws affect your car accident case?
After a car accident, you may need immediate medical attention because of the injuries you suffered. Doctors and other medical staff may ask you numerous questions that you need to answer truthfully in order to help them diagnose and treat your injuries. Of course,...
Is it possible to survive a head-on collision?
It may seem obvious to you to hear that increasing your speed on the highway increases your chances of serious or even fatal injury in an accident. After all, you probably notice that speeds decrease in school zones, heavily populated areas and roads with many cross...
Deadly pedestrian accidents are on the rise
Whether you walk for pleasure or out of necessity, walking is a great alternative to conventional transportation methods. As a pedestrian, you likely get more exercise than the average person in Maryland does, and you have a greater opportunity to simply enjoy the act...
Feeling whipped after that rear-end collision?
What started out like any other day, ended with you in a lot of pain. While in your car waiting in traffic, the driver behind you failed to pay attention and slammed into the back of your vehicle. At first, you felt okay so you refused medical treatment. It's only...