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...
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...
The losses that you suffer in a car accident can leave you reeling. You might struggle to figure out how to pay for your medical expenses and rehabilitation costs, let alone put food on the table, pay your rent or mortgage, and buy a new car. But as stressful as the...
When Maryland residents lose loved ones in sudden and unexpected situations, sometimes they find that a wrongful death lawsuit is an option if the death in question was caused due to another party’s negligence or recklessness. These can be difficult circumstances to...
Losing a loved one due to a tragic event such as a motor vehicle or other type of accident can be devastating, particularly when the accident is caused by the negligence or recklessness of someone else’s actions. Many people’s lives are never the same afterward, and...
People in Maryland who use the state’s roadways will understand how busy it can be. Because the area is near the nation’s capital and so much business is done in and throughout the area, people need to commute. For drivers and passengers, it is important to be aware...
According to a study by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), a vast majority of motor vehicle accidents (94 percent to 96 percent) are caused by human error. Generally, human error behind the wheel occurs when a driver acts negligently or...
Many adults in Severna Park drink a beer, glass of wine or a cocktail on occasion. While a single occasional drink may not be a big deal to some, some people will overindulge. This overindulgence becomes problem when a person decides to drive drunk. Drunk driving...
Most of the public discourse that we see these days when it comes to motor vehicle accidents in America usually has to do with distracted driving. That is, of course, a valid concern. However, there is one danger on the roads that has been around since just about the...
In most fender-bender cases, people tend to physically heal within six weeks of the accident. However, more serious car crashes, and those crashes involving bicyclists or pedestrians take more time to heal. No matter how serious the crash was, you may be still be...