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Seeking Justice for a Loved One Killed in a Maryland Motorcycle Accident Losing someone you love in a motorcycle accident is one of the most devastating things that can happen. The grief is overwhelming. The questions come fast. What happened? Who’s at fault? What are you supposed to do next? Motorcycles give a sense of...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to highlight the serious risks posed by inattentive drivers. In Maryland, distracted driving remains a significant problem, contributing to thousands of crashes each year. Maryland lawmakers are taking steps to address the growing concern of distracted driving by exploring a new kind of traffic enforcement tool: distracted...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often leave crash victims facing an uncertain future of cognitive decline, personality changes, and years of rehabilitation. Additionally, doctors have few tools to prevent the damage that follows brain trauma. But that could all change soon. Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed something that sounds almost too simple to be...

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....