Commuting during a Maryland winter comes with challenges. Navigating slippery roads can be difficult, whether it is the first snow of the season or an unexpected storm during the holidays. While practice can help you develop your winter driving skills, some practical...
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Recent fatal car accident shows dangers of our roads
The roads we drive every day can seem safe, especially if we have never experienced a car crash. However, driving is actually one of the most dangerous activities we collectively engage in, and we often do it every day. One such recent fatal motor vehicle accident...
Speeding continues to contribute to accidents
We often hear about distracted driving being a major cause of car accidents on Maryland’s extremely busy roads and highways. Another major factor that may not get the attention it deserves is speeding. There are many things that make it easy to speed when driving. If...
What if the government is responsible for my injury?
Governments at all levels are heavily involved in the daily lives of Marylanders. Government agencies own property that members of the public use. Government agencies also do a number of activities in the communities they serve, some being riskier than others. Also,...
Understanding Maryland’s wrongful death laws
When a person is injured in an accident caused by another party's negligence, the injured can hold the negligent party liable for their damages. In this way, the injured can recover compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other...
Watch out for drunk drivers in the summertime
Summer is usually the most active time of year for Maryland residents. Many of us attend outdoor gatherings, such as concerts, weddings or picnics, and these events usually involve alcohol. With more people out and about at social events, the number of drunk drivers...
As summer heats up, Maryland boaters should be aware of dangers
When people think of accidents, they are thinking about automobile collisions. These are common in Maryland and across the nation. The statistics for road crashes are increasing. However, injuries and loss of life can happen under many other circumstances, not just...
Some surprising causes of distracted driving
By now, most Maryland residents are aware of the dangers of distracted driving, which is a factor in a high number of motor vehicle accidents each year. While most of us associate distracted driving with using our phones, there are many other things that contribute to...
Estimates show 2021 traffic deaths reached a 16-year high
An estimated 42,915 Americans died in traffic accidents in 2012 according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration preliminary estimates. This is the highest number of accident deaths since 2005 and the greatest yearly increase in the Fatality Analysis...
Debt and personal injury
A serious injury can put you a terrible position financially, as well as physically. After an accident it can be difficult to maintain the lifestyle you are accustomed to even if you do fully heal. If you are just starting out in life, you may not have the resources...