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...
Personal Injury
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...
Are rear drivers always at fault if they hit someone from behind?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports that 1,700 people are killed each year due to rear-end collisions. Maryland has some of the busiest roadways in the nation and a significant number of rear-end accidents resulting in personal injury and death....
Tips for pedestrian safety in Maryland
Pedestrian safety has become more critical as distracted drivers and larger cars contribute to an increase in the pedestrian fatality rate. Whether crossing Georgia Avenue or University Boulevard in Silver Springs, pedestrians must exercise caution to avoid being hit...
Why do pedestrian accidents happen in big cities?
Walking around the "big city" could bring a sense of wonder. Metropolitan areas in Maryland, along with the state's suburban and rural locations, make sightseeing an adventure. People need to remain alert to any traffic in their vicinity since pedestrian accidents...
Virginia enacts law governing bicyclists sharing roads with cars
Maryland bicyclists find themselves sharing the road with motor vehicles of all types in our urban, suburban, and even many rural areas. As a consequence, Maryland lawmakers routinely find themselves reconsidering what steps might be taken to make our state’s roadways...
How to avoid a low settlement
If you have been injured as a result of the negligence of another, it is important to secure the most money possible for your claim. However, defendants often wish to pay as little as possible to resolve a matter. There are several things that residents of Maryland...
Car accident: How to know if it was your fault
Being involved in an auto accident in Maryland is certainly an unpleasant thing to go through. However, it can be a downright nightmare if you find out that the accident was your fault. The following includes further information about how you can tell if you're at...
When should I take my personal injury case to trial?
After a motor vehicle accident caused by someone’s negligence, insurance companies are usually chomping at the bit to escape liability and having to payout compensation to victims. That means that if you’ve been injured in one of these wrecks then you need to be...
What costs are involved in litigating a personal injury case?
After an accident, many drivers file a personal injury claim in the hopes that they will receive compensation to cover their medical expenses. Unfortunately, insurance providers frequently offer an initial settlement far below the actual value of a claim, if they...