Most people know that using a seat belt while riding in a car is the best way to keep safe in the event of a crash. Even with that knowledge, many fail to buckle up or ensure their children are safety restrained in an appropriate car seat. This puts them at greater...
Auto Accidents
Young girl severely injured in Maryland car accident
Car crashes seem to be a part of life for anyone who drives a vehicle. However, no one ever expects to be involved in a serious car accident, though they happen every day. One recent crash here in Maryland is particularly tragic as a 7-year-old girl remains in the ICU...
3 seriously injured in head-on car accident
A recent serious car crash here in Maryland has resulted in significant injuries for three people. Police admit they don’t yet have all of the answers as to what exactly led to this car accident, but they are working tirelessly to that end. For now, the outcome of...
Wrongful death: 7-year-old boy dies in car accident
Most drivers generally know that driving a car can be dangerous. However, that doesn’t always mean that they drive safely every time they’re behind the wheel. A recent car accident here in Maryland could be an example of that, though police are still investigating...
Driver charged in connection with fatal car accident
Most people will experience a car crash at some point in their lives, but most of the time the incident is simply an inconvenience. However, when car accidents prove fatal, the lives of those who loved the victims can change in an instant. This may be the case for...
How pain and suffering are calculated after a wreck
Many accident victims wonder just how their pain and suffering damages are calculated after they get injured in a wreck with another at-fault motorist. To be sure, it is a complex matter that few lay persons without legal training should undertake, lest their claims...
Been in a car accident? Follow these insurance claim tips
A car accident will turn your world upside down, with you immediately realizing that you're being pulled in many different directions. While your health is top priority, you should also find time to file an insurance claim.Here are five insurance claim tips you can...
Is it possible to prove a driver was on the phone during a crash?
Many Americans cannot go more than a few minutes without checking their smartphones. According to research, Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 send well over 2,000 texts a month, which comes out to 67 texts every day. Although laws are in place to make people...
3 medical mistakes to avoid after a car wreck
As you have probably noticed, Maryland’s roadways are busier than ever. Even with careful driving, you may eventually have a collision with another driver. What you do in the minutes, hours, days and weeks after a wreck may have a tremendous effect on your...
What to do when the other driver’s insurance agency calls you
Traffic collisions are rarely easy to figure out. This is especially true when more than two vehicles are in play, such as what happened on I-70 on Jan. 25. Police investigated the incident and found the cause was most likely a construction crew repairing potholes on...