Silver Spring Maryland Personal Injury Law Blog
How speed affects your car accident risk
At one time or another, every driver has either inadvertently or purposely exceeded posted speed limits. While doing so may seem harmless, it actually may lead to a couple of consequences. For example, you may receive a costly citation for speeding. Even worse, you...
Pursuing a claim following a motorcycle defect crash
When we think of motorcycle accidents, we generally think that it is a distracted, drunk or otherwise negligent motorist who is at-fault. However, sometimes fault in a motorcycle crash doesn’t lie with another motorist -- it lies with the manufacturer of the...
What type of help can a wrongful death claim provide?
A wrongful death claim for damages can help loved ones who have suffered the unexpected, and wrongful, loss of their loved one. The loss of a loved one in a fatal accident can, of course, be difficult and traumatizing which is why there are legal options, such as a...
Hurt by a negligent trucker? Consider suing their employer
A personal injury judgment against a negligent driver is only as valuable as the negligent driver’s ability to pay it. This can be problematic, especially if you’ve suffered extensive damages in the form of medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, as is...
Who is responsible if a rideshare driver caused my accident?
Getting into a car accident can be terrifying, no matter the reason. And if the accident causes an injury, it can be even more upsetting and often traumatic. On top of all of that, the last thing you want to worry about is whose insurance will cover the costs of your...
Is ridesharing safer?
Ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft are a new and large presence in Maryland, Virginia and across the nation, especially in large cities. Questions about rideshare safety, and their role in motor vehicle accidents, have grown with this industry. Ridesharing is...
Feds to study large truck crash causes
Everyone who has driven on the interstate highways crisscrossing Montgomery County knows that the biggest, most dangerous vehicles rolling on those roads are the mammoth 18-wheelers. Tractor-trailers are slow to bring to a stop and difficult to maneuver – especially...
Truck accidents and hours of service regulations
If you find yourself anxious when driving around semi-trucks, you’re not alone. These massive rigs pose a serious threat to everyday motorists, especially when they aren’t safely driven. Yet, the sad reality is that truckers often take to the road when they are...
Understanding spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury represents one of the most devastating and life-changing injuries you can suffer in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, auto and motorcycle accidents account for nearly 50% of all traumatic SCIs that occur each year in the U.S. Signs that you...
Using cell phone enforcement cameras in Maryland
When a driver approaches an intersection and the traffic light turns yellow, there are two choices the motorist can make. Accelerate and possibly make it through before the light turns red or quickly hit the brakes in order to stop before the intersection. Because of...
