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 MoreAn In-Depth Look at the New Maryland Enhanced UIM Policy Law Overview
In 2017, a new law went into effect that changed how your car insurance operates for underinsured motorist coverage. The good news for consumers is that the law works in your favor, especially if you must file a claim against your insurer after an accident.
To be covered, you must follow particular procedures. Otherwise,
Motorized Scooter Coverage on the Roads in DC
If you live in the DC area, you might have noticed a new trend in rideshare: electric scooters. The scooter sharing programs saw their fair share of roadblocks, but the scooters are here now on the city streets. You can rent a motorized scooter to get around the city and avoid the rush-hour...
Read MoreAlexandria Motorcycle Accident Injures Six
A frightening motorcycle accident occurred recently in Alexandria when a bike crashed through the window of a church daycare, injuring five children and the motorcyclist. According to Patch.com, the accident occurred on June 16 at the Church of Saint Clement on North Quaker Lane. A car was reportedly attempting to make a left turn across...
Read MoreMaryland Motorcycle Accident Kills One, Injures Five
Sadly, a child died and five people were injured in an unusual accident in Hyattsville, Maryland on May 24 involving a motorcycle and pedestrians. According to CBS Washington, the accident occurred at around 4 p.m. near the 3500 block of East West Highway. The news outlet reported that a motorcycle heading westbound on the roadway...
Read MorePopular DC Musician Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Sadly, on May 3 a popular DC musician and his girlfriend were killed in a Charles County motorcycle accident. According to NBC Washington, Derek Anthony Colquitt, 47, a member of the longtime DC go-go group The Junkyard Band, was killed in the crash along with his girlfriend. According to Maryland State Police reports, the couple...
Read MoreWhere Are the Worst Drivers in America?
Washington D.C. is notorious for its busy streets, fraught with dangers and hazardous conditions for all drivers. However, if you stay alert and cautious behind the wheel, you can reduce your chances of getting hurt in a traffic accident. To make sure that we avoid accidents, the best thing we can do is remain...
Read MoreAre Highway Work Zones More Dangerous For Workers or For Drivers?
Most of us know instinctively to slow down as we drive near highway work zones. The men and women in orange vests and hardhats at these sites risk their lives every day to make sure that our lanes are paved, our streetlights work and our roads are safe. And while it is important for us...
Read MoreAre Motorcycles More Vulnerable Than Cars and Trucks?
When we get behind the wheel of a car and head out on the highway, we must always remember that we share the road with other motorists.
Some vehicles, like 18-wheelers, are easy to spot, since they are so large. Other vehicles, though, like motorcycles, can...
Are Motorcycle Accidents a Problem in Prince George’s County?
In just two days, two different motorcyclists have been killed in Prince George’s County, each having been struck by drivers who failed to yield the right-of-way. On May 24, a 42-year-old man was killed when an SUV attempted to make a U-turn from the northbound side of Indian Head Highway on to the southbound side....
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