Articles Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents

In Maryland, Washington DC and the surrounding areas, trucks are a frequent sight on the roads. This is a necessary part of everyday life as these vehicles deliver essential items across the country. Still, there is no denying how intimidating they can be. These vehicles are large, travel at substantial speeds and the drivers are…

On this blog, we have discussed contributory negligence and its draconian consequences for negligence victims. To be clear, negligence is a broad legal term that includes car accidents, medical malpractice, etc. Indeed, our last post analyzed what it means for medical malpractice. However, the natural question that resulted from that post is whether contributory negligence…

A Maryland accident left 1 person dead and 2 minor children hospitalized. Another child was involved in the accident but was not physically injured. Authorities who responded say that the driver of a pickup was traveling in one direction on a local road but for some reason crossed into oncoming traffic, ramming into an SUV.…

Road safety is a primary concern in Maryland. With that, legislators and law enforcement are regularly seeking strategies to help avoid auto accidents with injuries and fatalities. Bicyclists and pedestrians are especially vulnerable. Considering the number of accidents in which people are seriously injured and lose their lives, it is important to understand ways to…

Pedestrian accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. A total of 6,205 pedestrians died in pedestrian accidents during 2019. This translates into a pedestrian being killed in a fatal pedestrian accident every 85 minutes. Because of how serious pedestrian accidents can be, pedestrian accident victims should be familiar with personal injury legal protections.…

Most D.C. area drivers will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Most of these car accidents are just minor fender benders but occasionally a serious car accident occurs. In fact, each year almost 40 million people visit the emergency room each year as the result of an accident. If a…

Distracted driving can lead to disastrous impacts. Because distracted driving can cause car accidents, tips to help drivers avoid driving while distracted are useful to be familiar with. Tips to avoid distracted driving Distracted driving can be avoided in a variety of different ways including: Remedies for victims of distracted driving When drivers remove their…

In Washington DC, Maryland and across the nation, there is increasing acceptance of legal marijuana use. One of the main concerns about this, however, is that people who are using the substance without fear of legal problems might take that newfound freedom too far and get behind the wheel under the influence. Driving under the…

For many people, summer brings the promise of ample time off. Combined with agreeable weather, it makes the season perfect for road trips. Yet, sitting at the wheel for long stretches of time can fatigue motorists. If you find yourself yawning or nodding off after a day of driving, you are likely feeling the effects…

Many of us in the metro area love how we can walk and bike just about anywhere. Indeed, with a short subway ride, our bikes or feet can get us just about anywhere. Unfortunately, we also live in an extremely congested city, frequented by tourists year-round. This means that, while our bikes and feet may…