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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What is contributory negligence?
The states have different laws to deal with negligence claims. Negligence claims might come from a motor vehicle accident injury or a premises liability claim, like those involving slip-and-fall accidents. They can also involve other issues, such as injuries from...
How does texting and driving affect drivers?
We all know that texting and driving is risky, but for whatever reason, people keep doing it. When you text, your eyes are on the phone, not the road, and we all know this is dangerous. An example of just how bad Disturbingly, according to the National Highway Traffic...
These experts may help you win your personal injury case
Figuring out how to approach your personal injury case is no small feat. Although proving causation and the extent of your damages may seem pretty straightforward, it can actually be complicated by many legal nuances that come into play. That’s why you need to...
‘Frontover’ SUV accidents drawing increased scrutiny
Road safety is taking on greater urgency in Maryland and across the United States as statistics show alarming increases in the number of pedestrians injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents. A common cause of these crashes is a driver’s failure to see the...
Does our area have the worst drivers?
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...