DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

Did you know that, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, medical error (or malpractice) is the third-leading cause of death in the United States? Behind only cancer and heart disease? Of course, medical professionals are human and prone to mistakes just like everyone else. But when people literally put …

Enough is enough. So many pedestrians are being struck–and injured or killed–by vehicles on the streets of Washington, DC and the surrounding areas, that there is a Twitter account called Struck in DC that is actually dedicated only to pedestrian and bicycle accidents in the District! Pedestrian Deaths Keep Rising …

Maryland is getting a reputation as a dangerous state to drive in, and recent headlines confirm that reputation. In addition to the news that Maryland ranks number one in the country as the state with the most car accidents, there have been plenty of other equally disturbing stories in the …

If you’ve ever been to Washington, DC, you know how busy it can get. Not just downtown, where hundreds of thousands of commuters stroll the city streets to get to and from work, and the thousands of tourists walking to see the many attractions the nation’s capital has to offer–but …

A common question arises when it comes to pain and suffering claims–how is the monetary value for a settlement determined? It’s a question with a multi-layered answer, one which we’ll dive into and explain further. Behavior Is Key When trying to figure out a fair and accurate monetary value on …

The title of this article is certainly not a claim any state wants to make. Unfortunately, Maryland now owns this dubious distinction as it recorded more auto accidents than any other state in the country. And as residents of the Metro DC area, this is something to keep in mind …

It seems as if you can’t watch the news or go online without seeing or reading about auto accidents–whether that involves multiple vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. If you didn’t see this one, a bicyclist was recently critically injured in Clarksburg (Montgomery County) when a tractor-trailer that was “overtaking the bicycle” …

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 …