Motor Vehicle Accidents

Since auto accidents are so common in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C., legislators and law enforcement are constantly trying to formulate strategies to enhance road safety. Research is a fundamental part of knowing what the problems are and trying to fix them....

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,...

In Maryland, Washington DC and the surrounding areas, trucks are a frequent sight on the roads. This is a necessary part of everyday life as these vehicles deliver essential items across the country. Still, there is no denying how intimidating they can be. These...

On this blog, we have discussed contributory negligence and its draconian consequences for negligence victims. To be clear, negligence is a broad legal term that includes car accidents, medical malpractice, etc. Indeed, our last post analyzed what it means for medical...

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...

Road safety is a primary concern in Maryland. With that, legislators and law enforcement are regularly seeking strategies to help avoid auto accidents with injuries and fatalities. Bicyclists and pedestrians are especially vulnerable. Considering the number of...

Pedestrian accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. A total of 6,205 pedestrians died in pedestrian accidents during 2019. This translates into a pedestrian being killed in a fatal pedestrian accident every 85 minutes. Because of how serious...

Most D.C. area drivers will be in at least one car accident during their driving career. Most of these car accidents are just minor fender benders but occasionally a serious car accident occurs. In fact, each year almost 40 million people visit the emergency room each...

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...