DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

The good news: fatalities and injuries from car accidents in the state of Maryland decreased between 2017 and 2018, down 45 fatalities and 1,457 injuries. The bad news? Car accidents overall increased by more than 2,000. In total, 117,750 car accidents occurred in 2018 in Maryland…think about that number for …

Written by Lawrence S. Lapidus No parent wants to think of their child being in an accident on the school bus. While buses are generally safe, unfortunately, accidents do happen. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the school bus is the safest vehicle on the road. In 2018, …

You may have been hearing more and more stories about bed bugs.  Many of those stories come from people who have been bitten were probably staying at a hotel at the time.  In many cases, those bed bugs weren’t in unclean, unkept filthy rooms as you might expect.  It’s actually …

A Traumatic Brain Injury – also known as a TBI – is the result of a serious blow or jolt to the head. They are common injuries in car accidents where the victim has been struck by an object or perhaps been forcefully thrown into a window, console, or steering …

It’s not something anyone wants to think about, but truck accidents occur every day, and the consequences are often severe, whether it’s vehicle damage, personal injury, or even death. On top of the emotional and physical tolls truck accidents with injuries take, there are also many other issues that may …

“From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific.” You may recognize that line from the classic Christmas song “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” by Perry Como. To be sure, holiday travel is hectic, to say the least. According to AAA, approximately 55 million people across the …

If you have been in a car accident, you know how stressful the experience can be. From fender benders to high-speed crashes, any car accident can result in serious physical injury and property damages. Dealing with medical treatment, insurance companies, and lost wages is a lot to pile on top …

Written by award-winning Injury Lawyer Larry Lapidus If you have suffered a personal injury, you might find yourself faced with the task of filing a personal injury claim. The goal is to get a fair and reasonable settlement for a wide range of things, including medical bills, loss of employment …

Written by award-winning Injury Lawyer Lawrence S. Lapidus Bed bugs are a nuisance that no one wants. They are tiny bugs that will bite the exposed skin of people and animals. They can pop up anywhere but are most prevalent in places that lack adequate cleaning and extermination routines. They …

Written by Personal Injury Lawyer Lawrence S. Lapidus Being injured in an accident can cause problems well beyond the injury itself.  But let’s take a moment to look at the latter.  First, injuries hurt and interfere with daily activates in a multitude of ways. Secondly, the recovery is inconvenient.   Often, …