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NTSB Pushes for Speed Limit Tech in All New Vehicles
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...
Read MoreStudy Reveals Sharp Rise in Fatal Hit-and-Runs
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...
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms of Late Whiplash Syndrome?
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...
Read MoreCan You Sue for Compensation After Sustaining a Concussion in a Car Accident?
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...
Read MoreHow Bad Are Drivers in the DMV?
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...
Read More‘Move Over’ Law Expanded into Virginia
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...
Read MoreDMV Bicycle Fatality Surge Highlights Safety Concerns
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...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Injuries Can Be Severe & Debilitating
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...
Read MoreBroken Glass Injuries: A Common Hazard in Car Accidents
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...
Read MoreWhat Enhanced Underinsured Motorist (EUIM) Coverage Means in Maryland
When you're involved in a car accident, a key factor in determining the amount of compensation you receive is the amount of available insurance coverage. However, you have no control over the amount of insurance that another driver carries. That's where uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) insurance come in. They are coverages that you may add...
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