Personal Injury
Top Five Auto Accident Injuries
There are thousands of cars and drivers on the highways and roads in Maryland. And unfortunately, automobile accidents are an unfortunate side effect of travel for many of us. The high speed of highway travel and impact of a car crash can result in physical injury to both driver and passengers. A car wreck can…
Read MoreTruckers and Sleep Apnea – What is the Law?
In early February, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported their findings into two 2016 and 2017 New York City-area train crashes. The crashes, which killed one and injured hundreds of others, happened in Hoboken and Brooklyn. The NTSB investigators found that both engineers suffered from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that disrupts sleep…
Read MoreHow is Big Pharma Influencing Your Doctor?
We trust our doctors to make decisions about our health that can have long-lasting consequences. It is reasonable to assume that doctors intend to help and heal people who are sick and wounded. However, after the long and rigorous years of medical school and in many cases accumulated student debt, most doctors also want their…
Read MoreCould V2V Technology Help Prevent Motorcycle Crashes?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to be killed in highway crashes than those in other vehicles. Motorcycles are obviously much more dangerous than cars. The motorcycle industry has continually developed ways to make motorcycles safer for cycling enthusiasts. Safety innovations for motorcycles include safer helmets,…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Truck “Platooning”
We’ve been hearing a lot about self-driving, or autonomous, cars lately. Experts tell us that in the near future we’ll be zipping around the streets in driverless cars, with the promise of safer highways, less traffic, and a drop in car accidents. It seems the future is closer than we thought. It’s not just the…
Read MoreInattentional Blindness and Distracted Driving: Tips for Keeping Your Eyes and Attention on the Road
Distracted driving has become a public safety catastrophe. The newest buzzwords, “inattentional blindness,” has been used to describe what happens when a person is talking on their phone while also trying to drive a vehicle. Inattentional blindness, according to the Transportation Research Board, is the failure to notice unexpected events due to an individual performing…
Read MoreAccidents Caused by a Drunk Driver
The civil justice system gives you a venue to seek compensation after a serious injury. If you were hit by a drunk driver in Maryland, you can file a claim against the driver’s car insurance policy and pursue a fair settlement. If the insurance company is unwilling to compensate you adequately, you can file a…
Read MoreTypes of Back and Neck Injuries Suffered by Car Crash Victims
The human spine is an intricate, complex, and delicate structure. It is not built to absorb the severe impacts that often accompany car crashes. However, during car collisions, very often it is the back and neck that suffer the severest consequences. The muscles and ligaments of the entire spine can experience considerable strain. As well,…
Read MoreMulti-Car Crashes and Establishing Liability in Maryland
A multi-car crash claimed the lives of four people in Glenmont, Maryland on Feb. 20. The crash occurred near Silver Spring at southbound Georgia Avenue and Hathaway Drives at about 3:30 PM. Four people, including one child, were taken to the hospital after suffering serious injuries in the crash. According to police, two of the…
Read MoreHow Safe Must Autonomous Vehicles Be?
Whether you call them autonomous vehicles, self-driving or driverless cars, they are the future – and could be a frightening prospect. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey reveals that while most U.S. drivers are looking for autonomous technologies when they buy a new car, they are afraid of fully autonomous vehicles. According to the…
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