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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How an accident reconstruction can give your claim the edge
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...
After the accident, mistakes that’ll wreck your case
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:...
Drivers must be especially careful in construction zones
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....
Study: Marijuana legalization linked to increase in fatal crashes
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....
Prominent roadway in Maryland a hotbed for speeding with impunity
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...
Trends in Maryland motor vehicle accidents
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...
Car crashes and emotional trauma
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...
Autonomous cars may not be all they’re cracked up to be
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...
Three ways to counter contributory negligence arguments
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...