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Good news is hard to come by when it comes to road safety, but here’s something worth noting: fewer people are losing their lives in car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities dropped by 4.4% in the first nine months of 2024. That means an estimated 29,135 people lost...

A new year feels like a fresh start and a chance to set goals that improve our lives. Maybe you’re thinking about hitting the gym more, spending extra time with family, or finally learning that new skill you’ve been putting off. But here’s one goal you might not have considered: improving your driving habits. The...

Drowsy driving has been a known danger for years, yet many people underestimate just how serious it can be. Fatigued drivers, especially those who fall asleep at the wheel, cause devastating car accidents that result in severe injuries or even fatalities. The problem is often overlooked, but the risks are as significant as drunk driving,...

Drunk driving during the holidays poses a serious risk on Maryland's roads. As celebrations ramp up this holiday season, so do alcohol-related car accidents. With this in mind, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and Lyft have teamed up to help Maryland promote ride-hailing as a safer option for residents who may consume alcohol or...

Taller, larger vehicles such as SUVs and pickup trucks cause more fatal pedestrian accidents than other motor vehicles, according to traffic safety experts. That's why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently suggested making proposed rule changes to prevent pedestrian accidents caused by these larger, taller vehicles. "We have a crisis of roadway deaths,...

Maryland's roads are dangerous, and state officials are taking bold steps to fix that. In 2023, there were 621 fatalities on Maryland highways, the highest number in over 15 years. This year, the numbers are slightly better, but serious and fatal car accidents still remain a problem. Lt. David Ryan of the Maryland State Police...

Silver Spring, Maryland car accident lawyer explains how to stay safe on the road This month is National Traffic Awareness Month, an annual event designed to educate drivers about the dangers they face every day on the road. Sadly, many car accidents never should have happened in the first place due to negligent driving behaviors....

In a glimmer of hope for road safety advocates, fatal pedestrian crashes across the United States saw a modest decrease in 2023. The Governor's Highway Safety Association's latest report reveals a 5% drop in these tragic incidents compared to the previous year. However, the numbers remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels and have increased by...

As school ends, teenage drivers face heightened risks on the road. Dubbed the "100 Deadliest Days" by AAA, the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day sees a concerning rise in car accidents involving teens aged 15 to 19, some of which tragically result in fatalities. In Maryland alone, from 2013 to 2022, 97 teens lost...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorcycles offer a convenient means of transportation, particularly in Maryland's warmer months. However, the state sees its share of motorcycle accidents, which can have severe consequences. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation (Maryland DOT), these accidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. “When there is a crash...