Many Maryland roadways carry high amounts of traffic daily, and some sections of road are inherently more dangerous than others. Crossroads or intersections are high-risk areas. Collisions resulting in severe or life-threatening injuries often occur at such locations....
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who’s accountable when negligence causes personal injury?
There is often inherent risk involved when you are in the workplace, are traveling in Maryland or undergoing medical treatment. Sometimes, accidents happen, and no one is at fault. At other times, however, another person’s (or several people’s) negligence is a direct...
How do car accidents impact one’s driving record?
There can be many negative outcomes that result from a car accident, from physical injury to vehicle damage to emotional distress. One thing that people may overlook when considering the overall toll of an incident on their lives is the issue of their driving record...
3 alcohol-driven behaviors that often cause a collision
Throughout the year, but especially during summer and on holiday weekends, there are a lot of drunk drivers on Maryland roadways. A motorist who is alert and cautious while driving is still at great risk for injury if a nearby driver has recently consumed alcohol....
Fatal Maryland tractor-trailer crash
Maryland police in Prince George’s County were dispatched to Oxon Hill just after 4 a.m. on a recent Friday. Two vehicles were involved in an accident, one of which was a tractor-trailer. The big rig was reportedly navigating a left turn when a collision occurred. The...
What to know about chest pain after a car accident
Anyone who has experienced car accident knows that there is an almost endless list of possible physical and emotional injuries that can result from a crash. One of the most common complaints that Maryland car accident victims report after the fact is chest pain. Here...
3 post-collision symptoms that suggest brain injury
Maryland highways can be downright dangerous, especially if you travel them frequently, as in a daily commute to and from work. It is not uncommon to share the road with distracted or drunk drivers, or those who may be falling asleep at the wheel. If a collision...
Unsafe driving may have caused Maryland collision
Everyone who operates a motor vehicle in Maryland is required to adhere to all traffic laws while doing so, even if he or she is from another state. Disregarding the laws, including reckless driving, places all motorists and pedestrians in the vicinity at risk and is...
4 ways life may change after a car accident
Car accidents can seriously disrupt an individual’s life, both in the short and long term. Employment, insurance, health and even the vehicle one drives can all be deeply impacted by a collision. Understanding the potential changes and challenges that may follow a car...
Hazardous materials spilled after Maryland collision
On a recent Wednesday, a disaster occurred on a Maryland roadway. Rescuers and cleanup crews had their work cut out for them as they assisted accident victims in Prince George's County. Multiple vehicles were involved in a collision, causing 50 gallons of diesel fuel...