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What Do I Do if Someone Ran Me Off the Road?
Not all car accidents involve a collision between two vehicles. Some crashes take the form of no-contact accidents, in which one negligent or reckless driver causes another vehicle to crash without touching the second vehicle. A common example of this is one driver running another off the road. If a driver recently ran...
Read MoreWhat is a ‘Phantom Driver?’
What is a 'Phantom driver?' A phantom driver is someone who caused your car accident without actually touching your vehicle. Like a phantom, the driver causes your wreck and then disappears, leaving behind no contact information or evidence linking the driver to the scene....
Read MoreFive Reasons a Personal Injury Lawyer Won’t Take Your Case
After suffering a serious Fairfax personal injury, an attorney could help you fight for fair financial compensation. Partnering with a law firm can help you feel safe, protected and cared for. It could also educate you on your rights after a negligence-related accident, such as the right to hold an at-fault party liable....
Read MorePersonal Liability vs. Personal Injury
Personal injury and personal liability are two distinct concepts when it comes to homeowner insurance policies and legal claims. Personal injury covers the victim's losses, while personal liability insurance protects you when sued. The key difference is that personal injury is the harm suffered, while personal liability is your...
Read MoreStatistics Reveal Top Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in Maryland
Motorcycle crashes are some of the deadliest types of traffic accidents in Maryland. Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to fatal injuries in collisions, even when wearing helmets. Benchmark reports from the Maryland Department of Transportation show 1,268 total motorcycle accidents statewide in 2018. Motorcycle crashes caused 1,067 injuries and killed 58 others. Preventing...
Read MoreNew Washington D.C. Law Makes it Easier To Sue for E-Scooter Injuries
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Read MoreWho To Sue for an Electric Scooter Accident in Fairfax, VA?
Rentable electric scooters have become a global phenomenon. Millions of riders use e-scooters for fun, convenient and low-cost rides. Riding an e-scooter around a busy city such as Fairfax, Virginia, however, could be dangerous. Distracted and reckless drivers could collide with e-scooter riders and cause catastrophic injuries. In other cases, the scooters themselves may...
Read MoreYouTube Star’s Death Renews Concerns Over E-Scooter Safety
Electric scooters have grown significantly in popularity over the last few years thanks to the advent of rentable dockless e-scooters. Companies such as Lime, Bird and Spin have brought hundreds of thousands of rentable e-scooters to most major cities around the U.S. The rise of e-scooters has been controversial, however, with many cities...
Read MoreWhen Can I Sue for an E-Scooter Accident?
Electric scooters have replaced walking and biking for many people in major cities around the world. With dozens of scooters available on-demand for low prices locally, it is no surprise ridership has skyrocketed since the debut of rentable dockless e-scooters. Yet many organizations have expressed concerns over the safety of e-scooters, especially as...
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