Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents

The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, recently asked another federal agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, to take several steps designed to get people to travel at safe speeds. The NTSB also made recommendations to state and local authorities as well as to car manufacturers. Among these recommendations, the NTSB called…

With more electric vehicles on the road today, the question arises of whether electric vehicles are safe if they are involved in a car crash. Electric vehicle safety and car crashes The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tested the safety of electric vehicles in simulated collisions. The IIHS found that electric vehicles were…

Proving causation and liability in a personal injury case can be more difficult than it seems. This is especially true when your car accident involved multiple vehicle and other complicating circumstances. In these situations, you need to be prepared to offer compelling evidence to support your claim. To present the strongest case possible, you should…

In the aftermath of an accident, coping strategies become essential skills. People imagine the insurance company will handle all the particulars, but in fact, there’s a great deal that’s up to you. Common mistakes people make Here’s where folks often go wrong: Some injuries present slowly. If not accounted for properly by a health practitioner…

With warmer weather setting in across the state, Marylanders and those in the D.C. metro area will need to be on the lookout for road construction. This time of year is a good opportunity to remind drivers about how important it is for them to be safe in work zones. They should slow down, use…

Marijuana use does not carry the stigma it once did. Some people believe marijuana use is no more dangerous — or is even safer — than smoking tobacco cigarettes or drinking alcohol. So far, 21 states as well as Washington, D.C., have legalized the use of marijuana. Still, marijuana use can impair a person’s senses,…

The roads in Maryland and Washington, D.C., have become increasingly dangerous in recent years for many reasons. One is technology: The prevalence of smartphones and onboard navigation systems has led to people being distracted behind the wheel. Another reason is fatigue: People are busier than ever making it possible that they are driving while drowsy.…

As a driver, you do your best to drive in the most responsible, safe way possible. Many other drivers have the same ideals and they try their best to drive at a safe distance from the other drivers. However, safe drivers like you still encounter drivers who are not so careful and who take unnecessary…

Most people know that car crashes mean physical trauma, but many do not know that they also mean emotional trauma. Most car accident victims move through that emotional trauma quickly, but for others, they experience post-traumatic stress. The initial shock Everyone involved in a Virginia car accident experiences some level of emotional trauma, even if…

The bright dream of autonomous vehicles is seemingly always just around the corner. It is always just a few years away. Multiple manufacturers are working with technology companies to make it a reality. Indeed, delivery companies have unleashed autonomous robots to deliver goods across the United States and the world. The great promise of these…