DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

As the weather gets warmer, it’s inevitable that you’ll see more pedestrians taking to the streets of Maryland. If you’re a driver, be extra vigilant. Pedestrian accidents in Maryland are already making headlines. Three of them occurred right here in our area, and sadly, in all three accidents, the pedestrian …

Washington, DC is a bustling city.  Cars line the city streets, and pedestrians are packed from one block to the next. On most days, the two co-exist in harmony, but sometimes, the unthinkable happens, and a pedestrian is hit by a car in Washington, DC.   If this happens to …

2025 in Washington, DC has already seen its fair share of pedestrian accidents. Some of the more recent incidents occurred in Bowie, Maryland, on Richmond Highway in Virginia, and in Greenbelt, Maryland. Pedestrian Accident in Bowie, MD The incident occurred on on February 13th, around 9 pm at the intersection …

It was in late January, when American Airlines Fight 5432 departed from Wichita Kansas, headed for Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport.  Just as the airplane was in a descent, just moments away from landing on the runway, a mid-air collision involving a Blackhawk helicopter took place. All 67 people …

Suppose you have tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service, but you can’t afford to pay the full amount. Do you know you might be able to resolve your debt in a way that is legal and creates a win/win for both you and the IRS?  It’s called an Offer …

If you didn’t pay your taxes on time, you may have been assessed fees because you didn’t pay your taxes by the time they were due. That fee is called a tax penalty. If you then contact the IRS about your late taxes and that penalty, it’s possible that the …

When it comes to the work a personal injury lawyer does, there is one goal every attorney has in common, and that goal is to obtain a settlement for their client.  Most lawyers choose to represent a client – in most cases – when they feel confident that a claim …

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 …

There are all kinds of New Year’s Resolutions, but one in particular might mean drivers in DC need to be extra mindful. The commitment of DC residents to get healthier in 2025 could be an increase in foot traffic on our city streets.  And if our history says anything about …

It was back in May of 2024 when DC City Councilmember Phil Mendelson introduced a new bill called the “Motor Vehicle Insurance Modernization Amendment Act of 2024.” According to Legiscan.com, “As introduced Bill 25-810 would update the District’s minimum insurance statute to the level of $50,000/$100,000. It would also allow …