DC and Maryland Accident Attorney News Blog

Consider yourself incredibly lucky if you’ve never experienced back pain or a back injury in your life. Studies have shown that approximately 80% of adults have injured their back at some point, a truly incredible number. Back injuries come in all different forms, but most adults suffer from lower back …

Fatal car accidents can occur at any time, especially in urban areas with high-density traffic moving at high speeds. As of September 11, 2020, twenty-seven people were killed in traffic accidents in the DC metropolitan area. If your loved one has been killed in a car accident, you are likely …

A spine injury is about the most catastrophic injury one can sustain. There are several layers and severity levels of spinal injuries, and the results can range from weakness in the extremities to complete paralysis. Much of this depends on where along the spine the damage has occurred.  Here is …

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are literal life-changers, and the impact they have on not only the victims, but their family and friends, cannot possibly be overstated. Anyone can be walking across the street, driving to the grocery store, or taking a leisurely bike ride one minute–the next thing they know, …

There are so many benefits to rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber. They’re reasonably priced, incredibly easy to reserve with just a few taps of their apps, the vehicles are usually spotless and driven by friendly locals who have plenty to recommend about their cities, and they offer vehicles …

We’re several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while certain aspects of everyday life are very gradually returning to normal, these remain extremely anxious times for people across the world. The months of fear and uncertainty have taken their toll on millions, and everyone is looking for a safe outlet …

If you travel through Baltimore City on foot, you are at risk for a pedestrian accident. According to the Maryland Department of Health, 100 pedestrians were killed in Maryland in 2015. While safety regulations, such as crosswalks and crossing signals, are put in place to protect pedestrians, accidents can still …

If you’re looking for a personal injury attorney, odds are you’re going through a difficult time. The last thing you need is to experience more stress when trying to find the right lawyer. After all, a great personal injury attorney will fight for your rights if you’ve been hurt in …

While most car accidents are unlikely to be intentional, there is often someone at fault due to some form of negligence. If this happens to you, the Baltimore Car Accident Lawyers at The Lapidus Law Firm understand all the factors involved and understand how to act and advise you with …

So, you’re riding your bike through the city, minding your business and obeying bike traffic laws, when all of a sudden–next thing you know, you’re on your back in the middle of the street. You’re injured, and your bike is destroyed. What could’ve happened? You just got doored. If you’re …