Anyone who is familiar with the Washington, D.C. metro area knows that it’s not uncommon to spend a considerable amount of time on congested roads. In Washington, D.C., distracted driving is against the law and it can cause serious accidents. Distracted driving...
Understanding the dangers of drowsy driving
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...
Drunk driving: How great a problem in Washington, D.C.?
If you live anywhere in the greater Washington, D.C. area, including Bethesda, Maryland, you know how heavy the traffic is at virtually all hours of the day and night. What you may not realize, however, is that Washington, D.C. has a serious drunk driving problem. The...
Driverless Cars May Not Reduce Crashes As Much As Expected
Wall Street Journal automotive columnist Dan Neil recently called the new Tesla Model Y “the most technically advanced electric automobile made,” and pondered whether it could be deemed the best car in the world, period. Of course, one of the prominent features that...
Sudden unintended vehicle acceleration and manufacturer liability
More than 100 vehicle owners complained of dangerous and sudden unintended acceleration allegedly due to a defective autopilot feature. Their concerns prompted an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an agency that determines vehicle...
Car accidents, spinal cord injuries and how they cost you
It is hard to imagine yourself in a car accident. You might drive past them, but the thought of that trauma affecting you may seem like an impossibility. And then one day it is your reality. Imagining yourself coming out of any accident unscathed might be more of a...
How safe is hands-free technology?
Maryland residents are trying to be safer drivers. In the modern world, this means employing hands-free technology. But while this technology claims to improve driver safety, how much good does it do? Today we will take a look at the answer to that question. ...
When someone is struck by a fire truck
Whenever someone is hit by another vehicle on the road, whether they are driving or riding in a car, walking or riding a bicycle, the accident can be terrifying and may lead to a devastating injury (if not the loss of life). However, some accidents are especially...
What is a peripheral nerve injury?
Washington D.C. residents face lots of traffic every day and deal with many different drivers. Unfortunately, with more concentrated traffic comes a higher chance of getting into a crash. These crashes can leave you facing severe injury, including peripheral nerve...
Pokemon – Another Distraction From Your Phone
A new mobile app is sweeping the nation and its name is Pokémon Go. For those of us that experienced it first hand, Pokémon first landed big in the U.S. back in the 90s and captured the imaginations of children far and wide. The franchise has come back around, and...