If you’re a follower of the news like we are, then there’s a good chance that you heard about the truck accident that injured actor and comedian Tracy Morgan last June. Though the accident happened in New Jersey, the crash grabbed national attention because it highlighted several safety issues for drivers on U.S. roadways, particularly…
Thanks to national law enforcement campaigns and organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, people in general have a better understanding of the effects alcohol can have on a person’s ability to drive. Because of their efforts, a lot of people think twice before making the negligent decision to drink and drive. But despite the fact…
Commercial vehicles like semis are an integral part of our nation’s economy because they are able to transport large quantities of goods from one end of the country to the other in a matter of days. Despite this fact though, our increased demand for goods from other areas of the nation has also increased the…
Today’s question might seem like an odd one to find on a personal injury blog but we assure you that it’s a relevant one, particularly to those of our readers who are currently renting property in the Washington D.C. area. That’s because, as you may or may not know, property owners in Maryland are required…
Just a few months ago, Maryland officials announced that traffic deaths in our state had reached a 66-year low. The last time the rate was this low was 1948, the Insurance Journal explains. The reason for the improvement, Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn explains, is a combination of tougher laws, increased enforcement on Maryland’s roadways, and…
It is illegal to text while driving in Washington D.C. and 46 states, but people throughout the country continue to do it and other dangerous driving behaviors regularly. According to a recent survey by AT&T, 61 percent of people admitted to texting and driving, a third admitted to checking email while driving, 17 percent admitted to…