Maryland is one of several states with gaps in rideshare liability insurance. A loophole in rideshare insurance allows the company to avoid payments for passenger injuries during an accident. On Sept. 12, 2020, a car hit a Lyft car and drove off, and a Lyft customer...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How can you recover damages after a rideshare accident?
Rideshare services have grown very popular in Maryland and elsewhere over the years. However, if you’re in a rideshare vehicle that gets into an accident, it can be complex when you want to file a personal injury claim. What happens if you’re injured in a rideshare...
Getting the help you need as a passenger
If you're a passenger in an accident in Maryland, it can be a frightening experience. Your property could have been damaged in the accident, and you could have been injured. There are a few options that are available so that you can get the compensation and help that...
Is dining and driving a serious distraction?
Whether it is a crowded city street, a wide-open county road or a fast-moving highway, drivers must keep their focus squarely on safely reaching their destination. Unfortunately, numerous activities threaten to pull a motorist’s focus from the road leading to reckless...
Common injuries in a car accident
Even if you're one of the safest drivers you know in Maryland, it's still possible for a car accident to occur. Whether you're involved in a minor fender bender or a crash that results in your car being totaled, there are several types of injuries that can occur....
How common are spinal injuries after a car accident?
Maryland residents who get into car accidents may be at risk for serious injuries. The spine in particular can be vulnerable. What is a spinal injury? A spinal injury is one that can affect the neck, middle back or lower back. Injuries occur when the victim...
Settling a car accident insurance claim
Even when a car crash only leads to vehicle damage, the resulting bills could be enormous. Persons suffering physical injuries or worse may look at economic devastation. While an insurance settlement might deliver a faster and more preferable outcome than a drawn-out...
Texting while driving leads to danger
A driver may get away with bad habits for a while, only to become involved in a terrible collision one day. Texting while driving represents a dangerous activity many drivers continue to embrace, regardless of the many crashes associated with fumbling with a phone...
Crash reconstruction can help build a stronger case
Motor vehicle crashes can be traumatic for those involved, particularly when they involve severe injuries or even fatalities. Amid these tragic incidents, different and sometimes contradictory recollections emerge. The differing stories may be due to the cataclysmic...
Mediation for auto accidents
If you're a motorist in Maryland, you may benefit from learning more about how the mediation process for auto accidents works. Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution used to help settle car accident claims. The parties involved may opt for mediation on...