Car Accidents

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...