Auto Accidents
Commercial Trucks and Blind Spot Accidents
Tractor-trailers and commercial trucks are massive machines on wheels. Due to their size, it is impossible for drivers to see every area around their truck, like drivers of passenger vehicles are able to do. These areas are called “blind spots,” and are very dangerous for smaller automobiles. Although drivers of passenger cars should understand how…
Read MoreCan Prescription Medication Cause Impaired Driving Accidents?
Although everyone is aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, not as many realize that prescription drugs and driving are not a safe combination, either. For millions of Americans, prescribed medications are a daily part of life – we need them for managing health conditions, for temporary illnesses, or other medical issues. The downside…
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Dangerous Car in America?
Even the safest and most defensive driver can find themselves in a crash when a reckless or negligent driver is on the road. In some cases, though, the type of car you drive can make a difference in the seriousness of your injuries. The size, safety rating, or age of your vehicle can all come…
Read MoreWinter’s Almost Over: Check Out These Spring Driving Safety Tips
The dangers of winter driving are nearly behind us – the snow, the ice, the salted roads. With spring just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to getting back on the road in our cars, SUVs, and motorcycles without worry of winter weather. However, spring can bring some problems of its own,…
Read MoreWomen More at Risk of Injury and Death in Car Crashes Than Men
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds that women are at a higher risk than men for injury or death in car crashes of equal severity. The findings from this study were of interest, as these higher risks are not due to the physiological differences between men and women, but…
Read MoreInjuries to the Chest from Vehicle Crashes
When we think of car accidents, we often picture broken bones, cuts and lacerations, or whiplash. However, one injury that is far more common is injury to the chest. Whether from airbags, seat belts or the steering wheel, occupants of a car or truck can suffer serious physical trauma during a vehicle collision. The issue…
Read MoreMaryland Man Killed After Collision with a Metro Bus
A Clinton, MD resident recently lost his life when his vehicle crashed head-on into a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metro Bus. A police report stated that on January 21, Marion Dante Fields, age 24, was driving a Nissan Altima when he collided with the Metro bus around 11:53pm. According to the police report,…
Read MoreTeen TikToker Slammed for Misusing Tesla Autopilot Feature
A teen is finding himself under fire after a November 2020 TikTok has resurfaced, showing him misusing his Tesla Autopilot feature. Tens of thousands of viewers are sharing and commenting on the video nationwide, along with concerns about the legality of his actions – not to mention the extreme danger and risk to himself and…
Read MoreThe Value of Expert Witnesses in Your Car Accident Case
Have you suffered injuries in a car crash? If so, the burden of proof is on you to prove the liability of another party. This means you need evidence to establish fault and the extent of your injuries and their financial cost. This can be a monumental task without an experienced car accident attorney. To…
Read MoreWhy Getting a Police Report Is Essential After a Car Accident
There are several million vehicle crashes that occur in the United States each year. In the aftermath of one of these accidents, it is important to know what to do. One such step is contacting the police after the crash, so that they may create a report of the incident. You will want a copy…
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