On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | May 12, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Rear ended. T-bone. Head on collision. Whatever the type of accident, those who are involved in a car crash will likely experience shock and confusion immediately following the wreck. Getting out of this initial reaction and into a more productive mindset can be...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | May 12, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Getting into a car accident is a frightening and often expensive event. The crash likely led to expenses to repair or replace the vehicle and may have led to serious injuries. This can result in medical bills and even missed work. What happens after an accident like...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | May 11, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Due to the sudden and unexpected transition to telework for most of the workers in the United States, UBER has reported some significant changes in its operation numbers. While the rideshare business declined steeply, there was a significant uptick in numbers for...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Apr 10, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Regular readers of our Silver Spring personal injury law blog might recall that back in February, we wrote about claims by rideshare companies that their services are safe. We correctly noted then that “ridesharing is a safer option than driving while impaired.” While...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Feb 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Feb 7, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Feb 4, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
On behalf of Whitlock Law, LLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
