Category Archives: Car Accident
The Do’s And Don’ts After A Car Accident
Every year, thousands of Marylanders are injured in car accidents. Being involved in a car accident can be stressful and overwhelming. Knowing what to do after a car accident is important for protecting yourself and your legal rights. If you were involved in a car accident, you need to understand what steps to take… Read More »
Should You Provide A Recorded Statement After A Car Accident?
In the aftermath of a car accident, it is likely that the insurance company of the at-fault driver will contact you and ask for a recorded statement. It is important to understand why you should avoid providing such a statement. A recorded statement can be used against you in certain situations, which could negatively… Read More »
Suing For Aggressive Driving
If you have been in a car accident, there’s a good chance that aggressive driving or road rage was a factor. Statistics are showing that now 1 in every 3 accidents involves road rage. If that’s not scary enough, these numbers are only continuing to increase. Road rage often involves aggressive driving tactics, such… Read More »
Did Improper Vehicle Maintenance Cause Your Accident?
A car accident can easily upend your life. Few people are financially or emotionally prepared to handle the high and ongoing costs following an accident. It can be incredibly frustrating to have to rapidly adapt to life-altering circumstances, particularly while medical bills pile up. When someone else’s negligence or careless actions are responsible for… Read More »
Is It Legal To Have A Dashcam In Maryland?
If you are driving in Maryland, you might be wondering if it’s legal to have a dashboard camera. Many insurance companies now offer discounts to users who agree to install a camera in their car that records the events of an accident, so it’s important to make sure it’s legal in your state. The… Read More »
Help! My Mechanic Caused My Accident
Mechanic’s bills are notoriously high, and unless you’re also a mechanic, it’s pretty much impossible to really check their work. We put a lot of trust in mechanics to repair our vehicles. However, that trust isn’t always warranted. Some mechanics may not have the expertise to adequately perform certain repairs, or they may cut… Read More »
Defective Seat Belts Cause More Injuries Than You May Think
We rely on seat belts to keep us safe, and for good reason. Wearing a seat belt reduces your risk of experiencing serious harm in an accident by as much as 45%, and your risk of dying in an accident by as much as 50%. That means that wearing a seat belt can literally… Read More »
Car Accident Fatalities Peak Over Summer Months
There’s no arguing that summer is a great time to be on the road. Statistics show that people drive more roadway miles from June to August than they do during any other time of the year. The good weather and time off of school and work can lead many people to take day trips… Read More »
I Was In A Car Accident, Should I Call A Lawyer?
Many people think there is some threshold of severity that must be reached in a car accident before they can call a lawyer. Maybe they think they should only call if their car is totaled or if they have to go to the hospital via ambulance. They are wrong; any time you are injured… Read More »
I-95 Chain Reaction Accident Leaves Maryland Teen Dead
Jordan J. Callicutt, a 19-year-old up-and-coming rapper from Waldorf, Maryland and a father to a young daughter with a son on the way, tragically lost his life this past month, when the Chevy Impala he was traveling in was involved in a terrible accident on I-95 which left four dead and three others injured…. Read More »