Car Accidents

When it comes to the causes of car accidents, most people understandably focus on speed, weather, driver behavior and road conditions—but did you know that the color of a vehicle can also play a role in crash risk?  While car color may seem like a purely aesthetic...

You may miss out on work as you recover from the injuries you sustained in a car crash, and the financial stress can add to an already difficult situation. Fortunately, you may be entitled to compensation for the missed income. You can seek lost wages, among other...

Some types of distracted driving, although common, are technically easy to avoid. For instance, consider texting and driving. It’s something that drivers do every day, but it could be avoided if they simply turned their phones off in the car. It is a choice to text...

If you get involved in a car accident, you may have short-term costs that you want to seek compensation for from the other driver. For example, if you’re injured in an accident, you could face medical bills from the ambulance ride to the hospital or the treatment you...

Distracted driving is one of the top reasons for serious car accidents in the United States, along with things like aggressive driving, drowsy driving and impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 13% of all crashes in 2021...

Have you ever driven when you’re feeling drowsy or fatigued? It’s something that most people have probably experienced before. Maybe you had been in the car for an excessively long time or perhaps you were still in the car late at night. Maybe you had a long day at...

Drivers should only get behind the wheel if they’re mentally and physically able to handle the responsibility that comes with this task. While most drivers take great care to always remain safe, others partake in dangerous behaviors while they drive.  The issue with...

In recent years, pedestrian fatalities have become more common. In fact, car accident fatalities on the whole have been trending upward. It’s clear that the roads are becoming more dangerous for a multitude of reasons. One of those reasons is the way that vehicles are...

Driving in snowy weather is “just life” for anyone in Maryland. It’s not feasible to think that you won’t ever have to leave home during winter. Because of this, anyone who drives must take steps to enhance safety before they venture out. There are several essential...

The police gather evidence during traffic stops several ways if they suspect a driver is drunk. They may ask the driver questions, such as if they were drinking or coming from a bar. Or, they may ask a driver to do field sobriety tests, such as standing on one leg,...