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New IIHS Whiplash Test Shows Many Small SUVs Still Fall Short Rear-end crashes are a fact of life in the Washington, D.C. region. Stop-and-go commutes, sudden braking, and tight following distances create the exact conditions where neck injuries happen most often. That is why a new safety update from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...

A car accident can turn a normal trip into a legal headache faster than a missed exit turns into a detour. One moment you are crossing state lines for work, vacation, or family, and the next you are dealing with injuries, insurance calls, and a big question you didn't expect to ask. What happens now...

From 2019 to 2023, drunk driving crashes killed 4,931 people in December December has a way of putting extra weight on the gas pedal. There are parties to attend, relatives to visit, and long nights that blur into early mornings. Unfortunately, it is also the time of year when impaired driving shows up far too...

We've all been there. Someone cuts you off without signaling, or they're going 15 miles under the speed limit in the passing lane. Your hands tighten on the steering wheel, your jaw clenches, and suddenly you're not feeling very Zen anymore. Turns out, you're not alone. A recent survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic...

Can AEB technology help offset the rise in rear-end crashes linked to red-light cameras? For years, red light safety cameras have sparked debate. They’re praised for reducing dangerous intersection crashes, but criticized for causing more rear-end collisions when drivers slam on the brakes to avoid a ticket. A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...

Pedestrian deaths in Maryland have surged 58% over the last decade A recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highlights a troubling reality: speeding drivers are a leading factor in many of Maryland’s most devastating pedestrian accidents. When drivers push past the speed limit, the risks multiply for everyone on foot. In...

Gridlock isn’t just annoying, it’s dangerous For years, Los Angeles has been known for its endless gridlock. But according to new rankings from ConsumerAffairs, Washington, DC, has now taken over the top spot as the U.S. city with the worst traffic. Drivers in the nation’s capital spend more time in their cars than anywhere else...

Roadway Fatalities Keep Climbing, and Now Washington Is Under Pressure to Act You get in your car expecting to arrive safely. But in 2025, that basic hope feels more like a gamble. Over 42,000 people died on our roads in 2022 alone — a shocking 30% increase since 2014. And the agency responsible for keeping...

Studies show smartphone-blocking apps reduce distracted driving by teens Every parent knows that moment of unease when they hand their child the keys and watch them pull out of the driveway. It’s a rite of passage, but also one of the most dangerous moments in a young person’s life. That risk only intensifies during summer,...

How a motorcycle accident lawyer can help after a left-turn collision You could be riding your motorcycle down a familiar road. It’s a clear day with no traffic in sight, until a car suddenly turns left right in front of you. You hit the brakes, but it’s too late. Now, you're dealing with serious injuries,...