DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

Written by Award-Winning Attorney Larry Lapidus Maryland truck accidents are more common than most people realize. Your Maryland Truck Accident Lawyer knows this all too well because most recently, there was an accident involving a cement truck that overturned in Prince George’s County, injuring five people in Fort Washington.  Just …

In 2018, the state of Maryland lost 501 people to car accidents. Of those 501 victims, 95 were in Prince George’s County at the time of their accident. That means nearly 20 percent of Maryland’s auto accident fatalities occurred right in your backyard. One life lost on the road is …

If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, first and foremost, we hope you have received the medical attention you need and are well on your way to a full recovery.  Healing isn’t just about the physical aspect of your injuries.  Getting better also involves your mental, emotional, …

Of all the cases where personal injury attorney represents a client, medical malpractice claims can be some of the most intense. Why? Because proving malpractice involves a great deal of attorney expertise. That’s why, if you suspect you have been a victim of medical malpractice, you must choose a lawyer …

Is DC Safe For Pedestrians? The honest answer is that it depends. A recent article published by the Washington Post says. “Traffic fatalities have doubled since D.C.’s promise of zero”  ‘Zero’ is about the city’s “Vision Zero” plan aimed at eliminating pedestrian-related deaths involving vehicles. More specifically, District of Columbia …

Preventable Mistakes in Hospitals That old saying, “To err is human” can apply just about anywhere in life, but not when it comes to medical procedures.  When someone is injured by a doctor or someone on medical staff, there is pain involved, and also the utter disbelief that something like …

Did you know…. September is National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month? According to the National Day Calendar, “National Spinal Cord Injury Month (National SCI Awareness Month) in September honors the courage of those with spinal cord injuries and their families. The observance also aims to educate the general public regarding …

When you are involved in an accident of any sort in Washington, DC, your first thought should be: am I injured? Your second thought should be “Do I need to contact an insurance company?”  This applies to just about any accident, whether it be a car accident, a slip, and …

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “There were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021.1 That’s about 190 TBI-related deaths every day.” The aftermath of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be quite challenging to navigate. Along with the pain of the injury itself, brain injuries …

Less than 6 months after a fatal pedestrian accident on Veirs Mill Road in Montgomery County, the speed limit where that tragic accident occurred will finally be reduced.  The change came from the State Highway Administration, after a request from Rockville.   More Details About The Speed Limit Change It isn’t …