Personal Injury
The I-95 Collapse Has Triggered a Disaster Declaration
It’s like something out of a post-apocalyptic horror movie: early Sunday morning an elevated portion of I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed, causing massive destruction to the roadway and the surrounding areas. Local residents talked of the flames and black plumes of smoke. The collapsed triggered a disaster declaration by the governor. President Biden has been briefed…
Read MoreExtreme Speed, Aggressive Driving, and Drunk Driving All Cited in Deadly Beltway Crash
More information is coming to light about the crash on the Baltimore Beltway in March which killed six construction workers. Two drivers – Melachi Brown and Lisa Lea – have been cited for causing the deadly crash. Lea was changing lanes in a construction zone when she and Brown collided, which sent Lea’s car into…
Read MoreIs Vision Zero Actually Reducing Car Accident Deaths?
Vision Zero is a multi-tiered initiative designed to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fatal roadway accidents. Maryland has a Vision Zero plan that was implemented to prevent car accidents and save lives by 2030. However, even though this plan has been in effect for almost four years already, the number of fatal crashes continues to rise…
Read MoreIt’s Time We Started Thinking About – and Legislating – Ghost Cars
When the world first started hearing about autonomous vehicles (AV), everyone began assuming that they would make our lives easier, simpler, and much better. If you’re of a certain age, you might have had your own visions of “Johnny Cab” or a Lexus 2054 in your head. We thought that parents could send their vehicles…
Read MoreWhat Complications Can Arise from Burn Injuries?
There are few injuries more painful, and more serious, than burn injuries. Depending on the severity of the burn, it can be a life-threatening emergency. If a person survives a severe burn injury, can potentially suffer life-changing complications for the rest of their life. Some of the more serious complications can include: Respiratory problems: Inhaling…
Read MoreSecondary Injuries from Car Accidents
Secondary injuries are the injuries that emerge from other injuries. If you have been in a car accident, you most likely noticed injuries that occurred immediately following the accident (called primary injuries). However, some people may see new injuries days, weeks, or even months after their accident, which are referred to as secondary injuries. These…
Read MoreSUVs Are Lacking When It Comes to Back Seat Safety
Many people with children trade in their small passenger vehicles for larger SUVs, thinking that these larger vehicles will provide better protection for themselves and their children if an accident were to occur. However, a disturbing news report is bringing awareness to the fact that SUVs do not offer adequate safety for individuals riding in…
Read MoreThe Loopholes in Noah’s Law Need to Be Closed
CBS News Baltimore recently reported on the issue of loopholes in Noah’s Law. Many advocates across Maryland, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, are urging lawmakers to close the loopholes in this specific law, which requires drunk drivers to install an ignition interlock into their vehicles if they are convicted of driving while intoxicated. Noah’s…
Read MoreThe Truth About Electric Vehicle Fires
There’s so much information that you’re guaranteed to find online when you type in “electric vehicles.” You may read about the amount of money that you’ll save from not spending so much on gas. You may read several complaints about having to find a charging station. But one thing you’re sure to find is some…
Read MoreSeat Belt Requirements and Safety in Maryland
Seat belt safety requires more than just being reminded to wear your seat belt. It means ensuring your passengers are buckled up, too, and that children are in the right kind of seats for their age, height, and weight. It also means ensuring the safety restraints are safe. Your seat belt may be worn down…
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