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AAA Report Finds Significant Trends in Pedestrian Fatalities

After three decades of steadily declining U.S. pedestrian fatalities, there was a huge spike. A new report from AAA shows a 53% increase in pedestrian fatalities during the decade leading up to 2018. Why are pedestrian fatalities becoming so much more common? Here’s what the research shows. Road Safety is a Mixed Bag First, let’s […]

What is an Ignition Interlock Device?

To reduce the number of drunk drivers on Maryland’s roads, our state launched a program that uses technology to stop DUIs before they happen. The Maryland Ignition Interlock Program places a device on someone’s vehicle to prevent them from driving if they’ve been drinking. Since the program was introduced, there have been many misconceptions about […]

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Most people know very little about how personal injury lawsuits work until they’re faced with a difficult situation. Then suddenly they’re injured and in immediate need of a personal injury attorney’s help. So let’s look at 5 things most people don’t know about filing a personal injury claim. If you ever find yourself injured and […]

Who’s at Fault in a Maryland Chain Reaction Car Accident?

It’s terrifying to be part of a multi-car pileup. One after another, vehicles crash into each other as you hear the sickening crunch of metal on metal. Sometimes these crashes happen at slow speeds, like in a shopping plaza in a Baltimore suburb. More often they happen at high speeds on Maryland’s highways, which are […]

Be Prepared for Maryland Weather-Related Car Accidents

The weather contributes to about 1.2 million accidents and 5,000 road deaths every year in the United States. Although people tend to associate ice and snow with bad driving weather, there are many other weather-related causes too: rain puddles, high winds, thick fog, and even glaring sunshine that interferes with visibility. When tricky weather is […]

Part 2 – The Importance of Expert Medical Witnesses in Maryland Car Accident Cases

In Part 1 of this blog series, we discussed why it’s so important to connect with an experienced car accident attorney who can help you find expert witnesses to support your side. These experts bolster your case and increase your odds of high-value compensation. In this post, we discuss medical witnesses in more depth. An […]

Part 1 – The Importance of Expert Witnesses in Maryland Car Accident Cases

Were you hurt in a car accident? That means the burden is on you to prove the other person was at fault for your injuries. You also have to provide evidence of the extent of your injuries and the cost of your medical treatment. It sure doesn’t seem fair, does it? You’re already the victim […]