Most of our readers probably know the signs of a distracted driver – they correct in their lanes suddenly; drift over lines slowly at times; or, ever common, is to flat-out see drivers with their smartphones right in front of their eyes while driving. From smartphones...
personal injury
Can you take action after the wrongful death of a family member?
Many Maryland residents know how tough it is to lose a loved one to an unexpected or sudden event. “Tragic” is usually the term used to describe the death of someone due to unforeseen circumstances or, in some cases, due to the negligent or reckless acts or omissions...
Be prepared for these personal injury defenses
If you’re going to pursue a personal injury claim for the damages that you suffered in a car accident, then you have to make sure that you have the strongest claim possible under the circumstances. While this certainly means gathering evidence to demonstrate that the...
Staying alert with a long commute
Sometimes taking a better job means traveling a long distance to work. Although it can be fun or exciting to take a long drive when going on a vacation, driving long distances regularly can get challenging. Drowsy drivers cause thousands of accidents every year,...
Motorist hits, kills pedestrian crossing intersection
A 38-year-old man died in an early morning accident after being hit by a Suburban. According to the Maryland State Police, which is the agency responsible for investigating this accident, the driver of the Suburban hit the man while he was crossing the street. Police...
What is involved in a wrongful death claim?
When a loved one’s life is suddenly cut short by a tragic event, the pain for those who were connected to that person is unbearable. Making sense in the aftermath of an accident that was caused by the negligence of another is difficult enough without also being faced...
Fatal motor vehicle accidents rose in 2020 even with less traffic
In Maryland and throughout the United States, people have been forced to adapt to current events in various ways. Given the necessary adjustments in the way people work, children go to school and with leisure activities, life has been radically different. Because...
Rear-end accident leaves two community leaders dead
Two people who were well-known in their respective communities died in what police described as a nighttime rear-end accident that happened on Easter Sunday. The accident happened on U.S. Highway 301. According to those investigating the accident, one vehicle was...
How to reduce one’s chances of being in a car accident
There are many different places that people in Maryland go to every day. They may go to work, to the grocery store, retail stores, to see family and friends and many other places. In order to get to these various locations, the preferred mode of transportation is...
Avoid negligent drivers on weather-affected roads
Driving through the DC-metro area on the sunniest of days can be challenging. The glut of traffic that clogs highways and interstates in and around Ann Arundel County can be overwhelming, and negligent and reckless drivers pose dangers to everyone who must be on the...