If you are in an automobile collision while riding your bicycle, you are likely due compensation for medical care and property repair. Therefore, it is essential to take appropriate steps to document the accident to ensure you receive the compensation and support you...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 things to do after a car accident
Car accidents are shocking and unexpected. They can often leave you confused and disoriented in the immediate aftermath. There are a few important things to do if you are ever in an accident with another vehicle. 1. Check for injuries Check yourself and your...
3 simple ways to avoid distractions behind the wheel
Distracted driving, where a motorist fails to pay enough attention to the task of driving, remains a common and deadly problem in Maryland and across the country. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports more than 3,000 Americans died in...
Defective Takata air bags remain a deadly problem
Few automotive recalls have received more public attention than the one involving Takata air bags. Since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered Takata to recall its faulty air bags in late 2014, millions of Americans have taken their vehicles to...
Is your car a fire hazard?
Because most cars on the road today have internal combustion engines that run on flammable fuel, a car fire may become catastrophic quickly. According to the National Fire Protection Association, firefighters responded to more than 212,000 vehicle fires in 2018 alone....
Can you trust your car’s backup camera?
Car backup cameras, which show drivers the space behind their vehicles, are a modern safety feature that simplify driving. Consequently, federal law has required all new vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2018 to have backup cameras. Back-over accidents, where a vehicle...
How can social media impact my car accident claim?
Social media is an important aspect of life for many people. You probably find yourself posting to your accounts several times a day or week. While social media is a useful and exciting way to communicate with your friends, family and loved ones, it can also cause...
Over 3 million vehicles recalled due to faulty fuel pumps
Auto manufacturers Toyota and Lexus first issued a recall due to faulty fuel pumps back in January 2020. In March, they expanded the recall to include more vehicles. The manufacturers most recently expanded the recall back in October by 1.5 million vehicles. The...
4 types of distracted driving that may put your life at risk
Distracted driving is a major problem in the Old Line State. In fact, according to state officials, distracted driving contributes to nearly half of all motor vehicle accidents in Maryland. If another motorist responds to text messages or answers phone calls behind...
Baltimore is more dangerous for pedestrians than many people realize
State and city officials like to tout investments made in pedestrian safety, with grand plans such as Toward Zero offering a path forward. These efforts have not led to fewer pedestrian deaths. In fact, that figure has gone up. The number of people on foot killed in...