Whether you’re driving to work, running errands, or picking up the kids from school, the last thing you expect is to have what’s otherwise a normal day in Baltimore derailed by a car accident. As the result of a fender-bender or head-on collision, you may suffer confusion, shock, and injuries that make it hard to […]
Unless you have been involved in a car accident in the past, it is easy to underestimate the number of things you need to do to protect your health and legal rights in such a scenario. Some of these steps, like visiting a doctor or going to the hospital, might seem obvious, though you may […]
Commercial vehicle crashes can exact a terrible physical, emotional, and financial toll on you and others riding in your car. Following one of these events, the question is not whether someone can be held responsible for your losses but who can be held liable in a truck accident. Unlike a serious wreck with someone driving […]
Getting in a car accident is a scary experience. But the stress of an accident doesn’t end with the crash itself. You might find yourself facing medical bills that are rapidly piling up. You might be unable to work due to your injuries. And, of course, you might be struggling to navigate life while dealing […]
Do I need a lawyer for a hit-and-run accident? The answer to this question is nearly always a resounding “yes.” Though you’re technically entitled to represent yourself in a court of law if you wish, doing so is almost never a good idea. This post aims to shed light on the importance of legal representation […]
As many Marylanders know, Indian Head Highway/Route 210 is notorious as one of the state’s most dangerous roadways. Over the past 11 years, 65 people have lost their lives in horrific crashes there. An illegal drag race that took advantage of the straight highway ended in horror in 2008 when eight people died. Last year, […]
A 2018 survey in Maryland shows that the state has a serious problem when it comes to drivers’ ignoring school bus safety rules. A significant number of drivers disregard the law that requires them to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop-arms out to indicate children are getting on or […]
With winter come rain, sleet, ice, snow, slush, and just plain old cold and dangerous driving weather. Seventeen percent of crashes nationwide occur in winter weather conditions, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. While you probably won’t step outside when temperatures begin to drop without first donning appropriate cold-weather clothing, is your car, […]
After a car crash, are you still suffering from back pain that is not getting better? You’ve received medical attention and do not have any fractures, but the doctor did say you might have a herniated disc. Further testing was recommended to determine the cause of your pain. All types of back and neck injuries […]
Right-of-way laws bring order to traffic situations where it might be difficult to determine who should yield to whom. Failure-to-yield is the second-most common driving mistake, and it is the leading cause of fatal crashes in seven states. In Maryland, failure-to-yield will cost you one point on your driving record and a significant fine, even […]