Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents

You might face a number of challenges as you navigate a personal injury case. If you don’t know how to appropriately address these issues, then your claim could be at risk. This means that without thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy, you may be denied the compensation that you need and deserve. If you want to…

The states have different laws to deal with negligence claims. Negligence claims might come from a motor vehicle accident injury or a premises liability claim, like those involving slip-and-fall accidents. They can also involve other issues, such as injuries from defective products. However, different states handle negligence differently. In Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia we…

We all know that texting and driving is risky, but for whatever reason, people keep doing it. When you text, your eyes are on the phone, not the road, and we all know this is dangerous. An example of just how bad Disturbingly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in just five seconds,…

Figuring out how to approach your personal injury case is no small feat. Although proving causation and the extent of your damages may seem pretty straightforward, it can actually be complicated by many legal nuances that come into play. That’s why you need to adequately prepare your case before heading into negotiations and the courtroom.…

Road safety is taking on greater urgency in Maryland and across the United States as statistics show alarming increases in the number of pedestrians injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. A common cause of these crashes is a driver’s failure to see the pedestrian. That might be because they were distracted behind the wheel.…

It is a debate as old as time: who are the worst drivers? And, for many, the Washington, D.C., metro area (including Virginia and Maryland) takes the win. However, according to one website that used the National Highway Traffic Safety Association data, our area does not even break the top 10. Car Insurance Comparison The…

The year 2020 was one of the deadliest on record for the roads of Washington, D.C., despite there being fewer cars on the road. Now some are wondering whether Washington’s Vision Zero program, which began in 2015 and is meant to reduce fatal traffic accidents, is truly effective. The statistics According to statistics, 2020 saw…

Researchers strive to calculate the number of auto accidents that happen across the United States, find their causes and formulate solutions to reduce their frequency. For people in Maryland and throughout the nation, it is important to pay attention to trends to avoid collisions with injuries and death. While the statistics for 2021 are still…

Since auto accidents are so common in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C., legislators and law enforcement are constantly trying to formulate strategies to enhance road safety. Research is a fundamental part of knowing what the problems are and trying to fix them. While driver behavior is a known challenge and the weather can be troublesome,…

Accidents happen in a blur, and you may inadvertently give up important rights during the turmoil after the crash. These steps may protect your legal rights and safety at the accident scene. Preparation Planning for car accidents will help you know what to do. First, keep important documents in an easily accessible location. These include…