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Overview of Catastrophic Injuries in Maryland Personal Injury Cases
While any type of injury can be painful, certain types of bodily harm lead to more intense physical, emotional, and financial consequences for the victim. According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research, of which the University of Maryland is a research partner, catastrophic injuries are defined as those that cause: Permanent severe … […]
Read MoreThe Road to Self-Driving Cars
Once a dream for the future, self-driving cars may be within reach as manufacturers continue to develop and test models they say could be in every US household in a matter of years. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that automakers have already evolved in the area of automated safety … […]
Read MoreVictim of Maryland Boating Accident May Face Legal Challenges and Affirmative Defenses
The sole survivor of a boating accident that killed three others during a 2016 fishing tournament is now suing the organizer of the event, according to a May 18, 2018 article in Baltimore’s The Capital Gazette. The lawsuit, filed in federal court due to its maritime subject matter, seeks $10 million in damages for injuries … […]
Read MoreMaryland: PIP, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Other Coverages Briefly Explained
You are probably familiar with your rights to recover compensation if you are injured in an auto accident. In most cases, you would assert a claim with the insurance company that carries a car insurance policy for the “at-fault” driver. Maryland insurance laws require all motorists to purchase a designated minimum amount of insurance coverage … […]
Read MoreAbout Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents
Liability Challenges with Multiple Vehicle Crashes When one motorist sustains an impact, many other vehicles on the road may be swept up into the crash. Drivers face many threats from different locations, which make it difficult to avoid a collision. Passengers are affected, as well, because other vehicles can make contact from any direction. The … […]
Read MoreSpot the Signs of Concussion After a Car Accident
There is considerable media attention focused on the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in professional sports, but one specific type of head injury rarely makes headlines: Concussion and other traumatic brain injury (TBI) from motor vehicle accidents. You do not have to be a celebrity athlete to suffer from a concussion in a car, truck, … […]
Read MoreSmall SUVs Protect Maryland Drivers, Put Passengers at Risk
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently announced crash test findings on seven small SUVs for the 2018 model year, and the results should cause concern for front side passengers. One particular type of test puts passengers at risk of severe injury because, while drivers are well-protected in a crash, those sitting to the … […]
Read MoreTips to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident in Maryland
Riding your motorcycle is one of the most exhilarating, exciting ways to enjoy warm weather in Maryland, whether you are hitting the road for fun, commuting to and from work, or running errands around town. However, motorcyclists must always be mindful of the threats that surround them. You are not protected by a metal … […]
Read MoreWhat Railroad Workers Need to Know About FELA
Amtrak Employee Killed in Maryland: An Amtrak employee was killed in a horrific railroad crash that occurred around 9 a.m. on April 24, 2018, just north of the MARC station in Bowie, MD. According to a report from Baltimore’s CBS affiliate WJZ News Channel 13, the man was a safety lookout for a crew that … […]
Read MoreHow Does Timing Impact the Frequency and Severity of Car Accidents in Maryland?
One person was killed and several others injured, some with life-threatening wounds, after a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Columbia Pike and Fairland Road in Fairland, Maryland. The chain reaction incident started when two SUVs collided in a minor accident just before 3 a.m. on May 6, 2018, according to a report from WUSA … […]
Read MoreCBS Baltimore Report on Toddler Killed by Falling Mirror at Shoe Store
A major US shoe store chain offered its condolences to the family of a toddler who was killed when a mirror at one of its locations fell on top of her. CBS Baltimore affiliate WJZ News Channel 13 reported on the March 2, 2018 incident, stating that the company had launched an investigation to help … […]
Read MoreConstruction Zone Conditions May be to Blame in Maryland Car Accident
Traffic was disrupted for several hours on the afternoon of October 17, 2017, after a construction zone accident near the intersection of Route 22 and Beards Hill Road in Aberdeen, Maryland. The crash downed a light pole that affected traffic lights, which led authorities to close off certain sections of the turning lanes and roadway. … […]
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