HOW LONG DOES A MARYLANDER HAVE TO FILE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?
August 14, 2015 | Car Accidents
If you’re like a lot of our Washington D.C. readers, your understanding of the law has likely been shaped by your life experiences. Whether you’ve been accused of a crime or needed to dispute a violation of the law, the scope of the law for you is limited to whatever areas you’ve encountered. This means, […]
NTSB ANNOUNCES FINAL REPORT FOR TRACY MORGAN TRUCK CRASH
August 11, 2015 | Wrongful Death
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 […]
GET THE FACTS: DRUNK DRIVING IS A MAJOR PROBLEM ACROSS THE NATION
July 28, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents
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 […]
GET THE FACTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT, YOU MAY BE OWED COMPENSATION
July 21, 2015 | Truck Accidents
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 […]
ARE WASHINGTON DC LANDLORDS REQUIRED BY LAW TO MAKE REPAIRS?
July 15, 2015 | Premises Liability
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 […]
TRAFFIC DEATHS ARE LOW BUT DISTRACTED DRIVING IS STILL A PROBLEM
July 10, 2015 | Car Accidents
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 […]
WHEN WILL AMERICANS GET THE MESSAGE ABOUT DISTRACTED DRIVING?
June 26, 2015 | Car Accidents
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 […]