Our region is known for its heavy traffic, which means one negligent driver could cause a catastrophic accident that affects many people. This was illustrated recently in an accident that involved approximately 23 vehicles on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Many were...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What can I do if the responsible driver cannot pay?
Getting compensation after a serious car accident can be hard. In some cases, for example, the responsible driver may not have a lot of insurance or other means to pay compensation for the injuries they caused. There are other ways an injured motorist can receive...
How to teach your kid to drive defensively
To your kid, learning to drive is a major milestone. For you, though, it can be a scary time, especially given that statistics show that a significant number of young drivers are involved in serious car accidents. In fact, in 2022 alone, nearly 3,000 teenagers were...
Washington road deaths are at their worst since 2007
In Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, the roads are busy throughout the year. Keeping accurate auto accident statistics is a key factor in trying to find ways to prevent them. There has been growing concern about road dangers in recent years with a spike in...
Road death numbers in Maryland are reaching worrisome heights
Road safety is a priority for legislators, safety advocates and law enforcement. To improve the landscape, it is important to maintain statistics as to the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities as they occur. The most recent numbers show troubling signs for...
Habitual speeding remains a problem on our roads
The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, recently asked another federal agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, to take several steps designed to get people to travel at safe speeds. The NTSB also made recommendations to state...
Heavy batteries can make electric vehicles unsafe for others
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...
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....