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...
Month: February 2020
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...