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A Rockville, Maryland attorney explains how state and local government agencies can be liable for car accidents and personal injury Just like anyone else, employees of government agencies at all levels can cause injury to members of the public while in the course of doing their jobs. From a car accident, a slip and fall...

If you were injured at work, you may be entitled to benefits through a workers’ compensation claim; but what about a separate personal injury claim? At the Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick LLC, we sometimes get calls from hurt workers who ask, “Can I file a personal injury claim for my work accident?” In...

Crashes involving multiple vehicles are often catastrophic and frustrating to deal with. The likelihood of sustaining a serious injury is much greater in a multiple vehicle crash than a two-car crash. You could be pushed into the line of high-speed traffic or struck more than once. There is also more difficulty in resolving such cases,...

Nobody can predict when they will be involved in a serious collision. According to the car insurance industry, the average driver is involved in a crash every 17.9 years. Some people sustain only minor injuries in crashes, but others aren't as fortunate. Each day, we hear about people sustaining serious or fatal injuries in crashes....

The first week of 2020 offered sobering news for Washington D.C. residents. Four people — two pedestrians and two motorists — died on District streets. Reducing traffic deaths in Washington D.C. has proven difficult. In 2015, the District signed on to Vision Zero, a global initiative that aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. The...

Sustaining a traumatic brain injury can be a life-changing event. The brain is one of the most vital parts of the body. Any damage sustained to it can be permanent. A concussion is the most common type of brain injury and generally the most minor. It occurs when there is a blow to the head,...

Driver error isn't the only cause of serious or fatal car accidents. Sometimes, defective car parts come loose, break, or fail to perform. Since 1966, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled nearly 400 million cars due to dangerous manufacturing defects. In addition, the agency has recalled nearly 50 million tires, nearly 70...

Most major roadways are separated by centerlines, which can include painted lines in the road, barriers, and guardrails. Some have jersey or solid concrete walls. When a car or truck crosses a centerline or barrier, it will likely broadside or collide head-on with a car traveling in the opposite direction. Centerline crashes on major roads...

The fall season is now in full swing, as Maryland residents enjoy the mild, crisp climate before the bitter, cold winter arrives. Most drivers don’t typically associate any clear and present roadway dangers with fall – at least not until they’re involved in a crash. Among the many underestimated risks ushered in by the fall season,...

Guard rails act as a safety barrier to prevent drivers from serious harm in lane departure crashes. In some cases, they may not be necessary — such as when a driver can safely exit the road in an open area without the risk of a collision. Guard rails are often found on or for bridges, used...