DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

If you’re familiar with Georgia Avenue (MD Route 97) in Montgomery County, you know how dangerous a road it can be, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. And while some measures have been taken to address the problems on Georgia Avenue, and elsewhere, there’s much more work to be done. In …

All it takes is a second, if that. One fraction of a second spent looking at a phone screen, adjusting the radio dial, reaching for a drink or a snack, a quick turn back to see what the kids are doing behind you–that’s all it takes to lead to a …

Most people take their car insurance for granted. You pick one, you pay your premium, you’re covered, and then you forget about it. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Well, it’s time to reconsider that process. And don’t worry–you’re far from alone. Most people follow this formula, in fact. However, it pays …

If you live in or drive around Maryland, the news is promising. Unfortunately the same can’t be said about Virginia. That’s because, while traffic death rates have been trending downward in Maryland, those figures are going in the wrong direction throughout Virginia. A Spike in Virginia Traffic Deaths In a …

Cities are always looking for the top spots of many national lists–”Best Restaurants in the U.S.,” “Top Cities for Vacations,” and similar accolades. Being among the “Top Cities for Bed Bugs” is not a list any city wants to be a part of–unfortunately, the two big cities closest to us …

A sad story appeared in the news recently–a 61-year-old mother and former news producer from Chevy Chase, Maryland, crashed her Audi Q5 sedan into a tree back in September 2021. When an off-duty police officer and a good Samaritan arrived on the scene, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and …

It would be an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc in all of our lives in one way or another whether physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, or educationally. What most of us didn’t foresee was that it would lead to the most dramatic increase in traffic deaths in …

Police misconduct and brutality are unfortunately crimes as old as policing itself. While the majority of police officers are likely good, hard-working men and women who risk their lives to keep us safe, there have always been cops who don’t abide by the laws they are supposed to uphold and …

Winter weather is in full swing here in the Maryland-DC-Virginia area. And while snow is always a nice touch, it makes driving much trickier and more dangerous. Compound that with freezing temperatures, rain, and ice, and it’s a recipe for disaster on the roads. Unfortunately, Maryland has seen its fair …

In our last blog, we covered the new National Roadway Safety Strategy. It was recently unveiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Safe System Approach aimed at supporting this new initiative focuses on five key components. We’ll break down each component and explain what it means for everyone on …