DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

You’ve probably seen, heard, and read quite a bit about the incident involving Karon Hylton-Brown’s fatal moped crash that happened in the Washington, DC neighborhood of Brightwood Park on October 23, 2020. In case you’re not familiar, reports say Karon Hylton-Brown, a 20-year-old Black man, was riding his electric moped …

A baby’s birth is supposed to be one of the happiest and most memorable days a parent can experience. But what happens if your baby’s birthday is memorable for more than one reason? Such as a birth injury to your newborn child as the result of improper care from a …

While hematomas and bruises look similar, the difference between a hematoma and a bruise is that a hematoma occurs due to damage of large blood vessels; bruises result from small blood vessel damage. Like bruises, most hematomas are generally harmless…but hematomas can be quite dangerous depending on where in or …

Most of us have used Uber at one time or another. It’s generally cheaper than a cab, more convenient than a train, and available with just a few taps on your phone. It’s super-convenient, easy to use, and efficient, whether you’re getting a ride to or from the airport, you …

Let’s face it…rideshare services like Lyft are incredibly convenient. Using Lyft saves us the hassle of finding parking in the city, hailing a cab, or driving to a train station. Best of all, you can schedule a ride in seconds with your phone. Lyft vehicles are generally clean, and the …

Fatal car accidents can occur at any time, especially in urban areas with high-density traffic moving at high speeds. As of September 11, 2020, twenty-seven people were killed in traffic accidents in the DC metropolitan area. If your loved one has been killed in a car accident, you are likely …

A spine injury is about the most catastrophic injury one can sustain. There are several layers and severity levels of spinal injuries, and the results can range from weakness in the extremities to complete paralysis. Much of this depends on where along the spine the damage has occurred.  Here is …

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are literal life-changers, and the impact they have on not only the victims, but their family and friends, cannot possibly be overstated. Anyone can be walking across the street, driving to the grocery store, or taking a leisurely bike ride one minute–the next thing they know, …

There are so many benefits to rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber. They’re reasonably priced, incredibly easy to reserve with just a few taps of their apps, the vehicles are usually spotless and driven by friendly locals who have plenty to recommend about their cities, and they offer vehicles …

We’re several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while certain aspects of everyday life are very gradually returning to normal, these remain extremely anxious times for people across the world. The months of fear and uncertainty have taken their toll on millions, and everyone is looking for a safe outlet …