Category Archives: Car Accident
Keeping a Vehicle in Shape is Important!
The majority of drivers take being out on the road pretty seriously. They keep pretty close to the posted speed limits, stop at red lights, and try to drive within the parameters of the law more or less. While it’s true that drivers do make errors or get careless at times, many people can… Read More »
Unlicensed Drivers Threaten Safety
When a commercial dump truck was stolen by an unlicensed driver in Hampstead, it turned into more than a simple stolen vehicle case. The 26-year old driver went on a joy ride, attempting to evade police, and ultimately smashing into an unsuspecting driver head-on, killing that driver. It was a dramatic and heart-wrenching conclusion… Read More »
Drinking And Driving During The Holidays
It’s a deadly blend: alcohol and the control of a motorized vehicle. And that combination rises during the time of year that families are most focused on joy and comradery—during the winter holidays. While typically alcohol related fatalities account for about one in four deaths on the road, during the holidays that number increases… Read More »
Intersections Are Dangerous Places
Some of the footage is astounding: cars crumple and grind, tires squeal. And, in the most heinous cases, people are injured or killed. Traffic cams record ghastly crashes, along with plenty of near misses involving multiple vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in Maryland. If you or a loved one are injured in a serious accident… Read More »
The Risk of Driving When Drowsy
If you’ve ever started to nod off when behind the wheel of your vehicle, you’re not alone. The fact is, six in ten adults say they’ve driven when they were tired, and about a third of them admit to actually falling asleep behind the wheel. If it makes you feel unsafe being out on… Read More »
Watch Out for Drunk Drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
We made it through Christmas and even New Year’s, but do you know what the next holiday is? While some people might argue this, the next veritable holiday in the United States is Super Bowl Sunday. An estimated 100 million people tune into the NFL’s championship game each year. Some manage to get their… Read More »
Rideshare Accidents and Liability
Ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are efficient ways to get around and are generally billed as the safe alternative after a night out. However, these drivers have accidents, too. What happens when a rideshare driver’s accident causes you harm? Accident Liability Drivers for Uber and Lyft are independent contractors, meaning that they… Read More »
Rear End Accidents and Liability in Maryland
Rear end accidents are one of the most common types of motor vehicle accidents. Although some people consider them minor fender benders, they can result in expensive medical costs and car repair bills. No matter how much you try to be careful while behind the wheel, you are always at risk of another driver… Read More »
Winter Weather Causes Massive Accidents in Carroll County
The police department in Carroll County reported to a whopping 32 collisions in a 39-hour time frame due to snow and rain that pelted the area. Fortunately, out of all of the accidents, there was only one roadway closure that resulted from one fatality. Although weather isn’t always the cause of car accidents, the… Read More »
If You Have Been The Victim of a Hit and Run Accident, You Have Options
A man recently died after a hit and run crash that occurred on U.S. Route 15 in Emmitsburg. Austin Frushour, 21, died at the scene and law enforcement officials believe that he was hit by a Honda CRV. Frushour’s own vehicle was parked in front of a gas station close to the scene of… Read More »
