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The new school year has begun, and for most families was a time of excitement, anticipation, and…yes, maybe even a little bit of anxiety. However, for families in Montgomery County right now, back to school has turned into a major source of concern after a fourth-grade student at Watkins Mill …

We already know that Maryland owns the distinction of being the state with the most car accidents. Here, we’re going to look at the three biggest contributors to the staggering number of auto accidents that occur in the state. If you live in Maryland or frequently travel throughout the area, …

If you reside in or frequently visit Montgomery County, you’re probably relieved to hear that the county is finally addressing the ongoing problem of pedestrian safety through its “master plan” that helps ensure the well-being of pedestrians and cyclists in the busy Maryland suburban area. Let’s take a deeper look …

As the new school year approaches, the usual apprehensions begin to set in–with students who wish that summer would never end and with parents who are concerned about their child’s safety. Of course, given recent events, many parents may worry about violence in schools–a valid fear, for sure. But there …

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 …