Checking for injuries after a car crash is nearly instinctual. Most people inspect themselves and the passengers in their vehicles for clear signs of traumatic injuries. They may notify local authorities about their injury concerns when they call for help after the...
Safety experts will sometimes talk about how people should become defensive drivers. This can help to reduce accident rates. What does it actually mean to be a defensive driver? In essence, it just means recognizing that other people are going to make driving...
Car accidents happen all the time, and everybody should have a basic idea of how to respond when they do – including how to respond at the scene. Assuming that you’re able to take the photos yourself or you can hand your camera to someone to take the photos for you,...
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you may be interested in seeking compensation from the other driver. Perhaps they made a negligent mistake that caused the crash, such as driving under the influence or following too closely. But what type of compensation...
On most days, traveling any of Maryland’s roadways to your destination can be a peaceful and relaxing time. However, even the safest of motorists can encounter a dangerous situation in the blink of an eye. Intoxicated drivers, motorists who are texting and driving,...
Driving is an essential part of modern life, but it remains risky nonetheless. One particularly dangerous threat to road safety is wrong-way driving. The most common and devastating consequence of wrong-way driving is head-on collisions. These high-impact crashes...
Car accidents happen everywhere, all the time – but where you have a car accident can actually have a tremendous impact on your ability to secure fair compensation for your losses. Every car accident claim rests on the idea that fault for the wreck has to be assigned...
Sometimes, one party tries to settle quickly after a car crash. The driver or their insurance company offers the other party an amount to settle that may initially seem too good to refuse. But is it? Often, the first offer is a poor one. It’s a tactic people use to...
After a car accident, you may find that multiple areas of your life have changed. You may have painful physical injuries, and you may have significant emotional distress that comes from going through a traumatic event. The extent of your injuries may not be...
When behind the wheel, a driver’s primary responsibility is the task at hand. This means that he or she should focus on the safe operation of the vehicle and follow the rules of the road. Unfortunately, many drivers do not realize the importance of this...
