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, …
Read More »Will Montgomery County’s Master Plan for Safety Work?
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 …
Read More »School Bus Accidents: Legal Guidance and News Stories from Across the Country
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 …
Read More »Across the Country: National Medical Malpractice News and Updates
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 …
Read More »“Pedestrian Only” Street in DC
Enough is enough. So many pedestrians are being struck–and injured or killed–by vehicles on the streets of Washington, DC and the surrounding areas, that there is a Twitter account called Struck in DC that is actually dedicated only to pedestrian and bicycle accidents in the District! Pedestrian Deaths Keep Rising …
Read More »Recent Maryland Accidents
Maryland is getting a reputation as a dangerous state to drive in, and recent headlines confirm that reputation. In addition to the news that Maryland ranks number one in the country as the state with the most car accidents, there have been plenty of other equally disturbing stories in the …
Read More »May Pedestrian Accidents in Washington, DC
If you’ve ever been to Washington, DC, you know how busy it can get. Not just downtown, where hundreds of thousands of commuters stroll the city streets to get to and from work, and the thousands of tourists walking to see the many attractions the nation’s capital has to offer–but …
Read More »What Factors Do Liability Insurance Look for in Placing a Monetary Value on Pain and Suffering Claims?
A common question arises when it comes to pain and suffering claims–how is the monetary value for a settlement determined? It’s a question with a multi-layered answer, one which we’ll dive into and explain further. Behavior Is Key When trying to figure out a fair and accurate monetary value on …
Read More »Maryland Tops the List for States with the Most Car Accidents
The title of this article is certainly not a claim any state wants to make. Unfortunately, Maryland now owns this dubious distinction as it recorded more auto accidents than any other state in the country. And as residents of the Metro DC area, this is something to keep in mind …
Read More »Serious Bicycle Crash in Clarksburg
It seems as if you can’t watch the news or go online without seeing or reading about auto accidents–whether that involves multiple vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. If you didn’t see this one, a bicyclist was recently critically injured in Clarksburg (Montgomery County) when a tractor-trailer that was “overtaking the bicycle” …
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