It may not feel like it, given the unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve been experiencing in the DMV, but cold weather is on the way. And with cold weather comes snow, black ice, and slippery conditions. And with slippery conditions come falls and injuries. If you own your home, you know …

October is traditionally the “scariest” month of the year, with Halloween and horror movies and creepy tales meant to scare kids of all ages. Unfortunately, this past October was an actual, real-life nightmare for pedestrians in the DMV, as pedestrian accidents and fatalities dominated the news in Washington, DC, Maryland, …

Medical malpractice lawsuits can be challenging for attorneys, which is why it’s such big news–and in some cases, very big sums of money–when juries rule in favor of the plaintiff. That said, a seasoned medical malpractice attorney can help the injured file a claim–and win–as long as the victim is …

Despite local efforts to curb bicycle accidents and fatalities, more and more tragedies keep occuring in the DMV. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s ambitious plan for zero traffic deaths by 2024 is commendable, but there’s obviously a long way to go before this becomes a reality. In the meantime, bicycle-related …

Car accident fatalities are very slowly trending in the right direction in Maryland and Washington, DC…. The numbers you’re about to read are lower than usual when compared to previous years. In Maryland, there were 350 traffic-related fatalities through the end of August. There were 562 people killed in motor …

The new school year has begun, and for most families was a time of excitement, anticipation, and…yes, maybe even a little bit of anxiety. However, for families in Montgomery County right now, back to school has turned into a major source of concern after a fourth-grade student at Watkins Mill …

We already know that Maryland owns the distinction of being the state with the most car accidents. Here, we’re going to look at the three biggest contributors to the staggering number of auto accidents that occur in the state. If you live in Maryland or frequently travel throughout the area, …

If you reside in or frequently visit Montgomery County, you’re probably relieved to hear that the county is finally addressing the ongoing problem of pedestrian safety through its “master plan” that helps ensure the well-being of pedestrians and cyclists in the busy Maryland suburban area. Let’s take a deeper look …

As the new school year approaches, the usual apprehensions begin to set in–with students who wish that summer would never end and with parents who are concerned about their child’s safety. Of course, given recent events, many parents may worry about violence in schools–a valid fear, for sure. But there …

Did you know that, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, medical error (or malpractice) is the third-leading cause of death in the United States? Behind only cancer and heart disease? Of course, medical professionals are human and prone to mistakes just like everyone else. But when people literally put …