Driving at night presents a unique set of challenges for motorists, from reduced visibility to fatigue and the increased presence of impaired drivers. Manufacturers have been producing brighter, more advanced headlights, such as high-intensity discharge (HID) systems,...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The long-term costs of car accident injuries
Car accident injuries often result in short-term costs. Even if you just need to go to the hospital for X-rays or other tests and don’t end up with severe injuries, you still need to cover the cost of that medical treatment. Additionally, you may miss time at work,...
3 eye injuries associated with car accidents
Car accidents can cause serious eye injuries. Eye injuries are not only painful, but they can have lasting implications. Here are three of the most serious types of eye injuries associated with car accidents. Corneal abrasions The cornea is the outer layer of the...
Beware of internal bleeding after a car crash
Serious injuries after a car crash are often very obvious. Victims may bleed profusely and suffer obvious fractures. Nonetheless, not all catastrophic injuries are immediately noticeable. Internal bleeding of the organs is potentially life-threatening, and the signs...
Be aware of autumn car accident hazards in Maryland
When autumn arrives in Maryland, drivers face unique challenges on the road. Unfortunately, many of them go overlooked -- leading to vehicle accidents and catastrophic injuries. The changing weather, shifting light patterns and shorter days can create hazardous...
Why do drivers cause wrong-way accidents?
Head-on collisions are very dangerous and carry a high chance of fatalities or serious injuries. A big part of the reason for this is just the combined speed of the vehicles. If two cars are traveling at 45 miles an hour, a head-on collision happens at a combined...
How should you handle an aggressive driver?
Unfortunately, the majority of individuals come across an aggressive driver at some point. Not only are these types of drivers a nuisance, but they are dangerous. Every year, hundreds of people are injured, and some are even killed in road rage incidents. The trouble...
Can your vehicle get hit by another driver in a parking lot?
You very likely know the feeling of relief when you finally snag that perfect parking spot after circling a busy lot. But that sigh of satisfaction can quickly turn into a groan if you return to find your car dented and damaged. Unfortunately, parking lots are not...
Staying safer when riding a motorcycle
The road is beckoning to you and the sun is blazing. After putting on your helmet, you ride off on your motorcycle, being careful to obey traffic laws. Maintaining safety when riding a motorcycle requires focus and awareness of other vehicles that are sharing the road...
Bad weather doesn’t excuse a car accident
Snow, sleet and ice are a big problem for drivers – and Maryland definitely gets its fair share of all three. Every new snowstorm tends to produce a lot of car accidents. Is “bad weather” and lousy road conditions a viable defense to a car accident claim? Not at all....