If you are in a car accident in Washington D.C., you first should seek medical attention, even if you don't think you're injured. Many injuries from car accidents aren't immediately apparent, and it's important to get checked out by a doctor. If you decide to file a lawsuit for your car accident,...
Read More
Accidents caused by police cars can be different than other collisions that do not involve law enforcement vehicles. Sometimes, the law enforcement agency can be liable, and other times, the agency has immunity from liability. The specific circumstances will determine what remedies the injured person might have available.
These...
Read MoreDriving after dark comes with its own hazards regardless of the time of year. Driving in the winter also involves man perils. When you combine driving after dark with driving in the winter, the risk of getting into an accident is compounded. A Maryland personal injury attorneyRead More
Some states have very low rates of motor vehicle deaths relative to population, while some other states have far greater numbers. The U.S. Department of Transportation uses the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to collect data on roadway fatalities and analyze the information. We will compare the data for Virginia to...
Read MoreWhile Virginia law does not force you to hire a lawyer if you have been in a minor accident, working with a Virginia personal injury attorney can be a smart decision. What looked like an insignificant collision at the time could end up being much more than...
Read MoreIf you have been injured in a car crash, you may be wondering what role your lawyer will play in handling your case. While every case is unique and the specifics will vary depending on the situation, there are some general things that your lawyer will typically do. In this post, we...
Read MoreIf you are involved in a car accident in Maryland, it is important to know when and how to report the incident to the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). In this blog post, we will discuss when you are required to report a car accident to the MVA and what steps you need...
Read MoreBeing in an accident can be traumatic enough, but when you are involved in a rear-end collision where you strike the other driver it can be terrifying. In some cases, it happens due to the driver in the rear not realizing that traffic has slowed or come to a stop, however, sometimes...
Read MoreThe recent pandemic has made waves in almost every aspect of our daily lives, from closed schools & shuttered businesses, to remote working and reduced social gathering overall. Once restrictions ease recovery can be swift in many cases, however, we will also face many new risks to our safety as a result...
Read MoreWhile many people may not realize it, driving while tired or “drowsy driving” can be very similar to drunk driving. Drowsy driving is responsible for many deaths every year, nearly 700 in 2019, but it is also one of the more preventable tragedies that can occur while...
Read More