Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents

You face a lot of dangers when driving. Bad roads, poor weather conditions, and negligent drivers top the list. But some motorists pose more risks than others. You might think that teenagers are more susceptible to causing or otherwise being involved in a car accident, and for good reason. According to the CDC, those between…

Car accidents are among the most common reasons for Maryland residents to pursue civil lawsuits. Most times, these lawsuits are filed because of something more serious than the run-of-the-mill fender-bender. Serious car accidents that cause major property damage and severe injuries can also lead to contentious personal injury cases. But, in the end, the plaintiff…

Since a terrible work zone accident in Maryland in 2023 in which six workers lost their lives, the state has been striving to implement greater safety measures to prevent this type of crash from happening again. Roadside workers are so vulnerable and need to trust that drivers will reduce their speed in work zones as…

The injuries that you’ve suffered in your car accident may be extensive, leaving you with limited mobility, facing the need for ongoing care and treatment, and rendering it impossible for you to work to earn a wage. All of that can leave you in a dire predicament. In additional to finding a way to cope…

Pedestrians’ vulnerability to injuries and death in auto accidents has been getting worse in Maryland and throughout the nation. This is believed to be due to myriad factors including the prevalence of distracted drivers, the number of drivers choosing to exceed the speed limit, drivers who are under the influence, and the exponential rise in…

Our region is known for its heavy traffic, which means one negligent driver could cause a catastrophic accident that affects many people. This was illustrated recently in an accident that involved approximately 23 vehicles on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Many were injured and required hospitalization According to the Maryland Transportation Authority, a 2018 blue Honda…

Getting compensation after a serious car accident can be hard. In some cases, for example, the responsible driver may not have a lot of insurance or other means to pay compensation for the injuries they caused. There are other ways an injured motorist can receive compensation in these cases. For example, the victim may have…

To your kid, learning to drive is a major milestone. For you, though, it can be a scary time, especially given that statistics show that a significant number of young drivers are involved in serious car accidents. In fact, in 2022 alone, nearly 3,000 teenagers were killed in accidents, and more than 225,000 were injured.…

In Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the roads are busy throughout the year. Keeping accurate auto accident statistics is a key factor in trying to find ways to prevent them. There has been growing concern about road dangers in recent years with a spike in speeding, drivers who are under the influence and distraction. The…

Road safety is a priority for legislators, safety advocates and law enforcement. To improve the landscape, it is important to maintain statistics as to the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities as they occur. The most recent numbers show troubling signs for Maryland and drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians need to be cognizant of them.…