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We see it every day: drivers speeding, using cell phones, and ignoring traffic signals. For many drivers, these dangerous driving habits are so habitual that they don't even realize they're engaging in them. However, it only takes one wrong move or misjudgment to cause a serious car accident. To address this issue, the AAA Foundation...

Over 900 DMV crash fatalities since 2020. Speeding is one of the top contributing factors to serious and fatal car accidents in the United States. At a time when the nation's accident rate is skyrocketing, a proposal to use technology to limit speed would be well supported. But this latest recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board...

Deadly hit-and-runs are up 60% in Maryland, but what about the rest of the DMV? Nationwide, fatal hit-and-runs have been on the rise for the past decade. The problem is especially well-known in Maryland and the DMV, according to a new 10-year study of fatal hit-and-run accidents. Between 2012 and 2021, the years analyzed by...

Whiplash is a painful and debilitating car accident injury that affects the neck and shoulders. It occurs when a sudden force jerks the neck and head in a backward and forward motion. This motion can lead to damage to the muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in the neck and cervical spine. Whiplash is one of...

Filing a lawsuit may be a viable option in cases involving another party’s negligence. If you sustain a concussion or brain injury (“TBI”) in a car or other accident, you may have several options to recover the compensation that you need to pay for your accident-related injuries, expenses, pain and suffering, and any permanent disability or...

A new study reveals insight into at-fault accident rates by state. Maryland has the sixth-highest rate of drivers with at least one at-fault car accident on their record, according to a recent study by Insurify. So, just how bad is the problem in Maryland? Why do drivers in Maryland cause so many accidents? What about the...

The expansion aims to enhance roadway safety and prevent accidents. Effective July 1, 2023, all drivers on Virginia highways must now switch lanes when passing any vehicle pulled over on the side of the road – the result of expanded legislation. The Move Over Law, also known as “Scott’s Law,” initially required drivers to move...

Injured cyclists and their families need to know their legal rights. Despite efforts to the contrary by our local governments and safety advocates, bicycle fatalities in the Washington D.C. area have exploded over the last decade. The data from the Metropolitan Council of Governments for the last several years shows that even with a reduction...

Drivers need to share the road and watch out for motorcyclists. Motorcycles only make up a small percentage of registered vehicles in the U.S., but they are involved in many more fatal accidents per capita. Nationwide, about 3 percent of registered vehicles are motorcycles, but riders are involved in 14 percent of traffic fatalities. Motorcycle...

Broken glass injuries can range from minor cuts and scrapes to severe lacerations and even blindness Some of the most common and severe injuries resulting from car accidents are broken glass injuries. These types of injuries may require immediate medical attention, which may include emergency surgeries or other life-saving procedures. While prioritizing your health is...