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,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Head-on collision kills 1; leaves 2 minors injured
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...
AAA warns of risky driving by users of alcohol and marijuana
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...
Federal automobile safety agency may be heading for reform
With the arrival of a new Administration, some are renewing their calls for an overhaul of the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, or NHSTA. In the last few months, a group of automobile safety organizations criticized NHSTA’s performance when it comes to...
AAA warns driver assistance technology far from reliable
A recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA) concludes that advanced driver assistance technology, purporting to improve steering and braking performance, fails to deliver reliable safety benefits. AAA researchers say their investigation found the...
Sleep problems after a motorcycle crash
There are many consequences that motor vehicle collision victims may have to endure, from a physical standpoint but also from an emotional and financial point of view. A lot of attention is frequently given to debilitating injuries, such as a motorcyclist who has...
Auto accidents and delayed injuries
When traffic collisions happen, the consequences can be immediately evident for victims, in some cases. A broken bone or a severe laceration are usually pretty easy to identify. However, some injuries do not become apparent until a later point in time. In some...
Losing hope after a loved one dies in a motorcycle crash
Motorcycle accidents can be difficult for countless reasons, including financial problems, physical pain, other consequences associated with an injury (taking time off work, hospital bills, etc.) and emotional trauma. Sadly, in some instances, these accidents result...
Pedestrian accidents and psychological trauma
The physical consequences of a pedestrian accident can be absolutely devastating. Not only do some pedestrians lose their lives in these accidents, but many victims also struggle with a serious injury such as a broken back. Moreover, the psychological impact of an...
Traffic crashes and marital strain
Motor vehicle collisions have many different causes, such as the carelessness of a driver or bad road conditions, and they can also turn a victim’s life upside down in a lot of different ways. Not only do many victims struggle due to financial problems, physical pain...