Remember the vintage television show Knight Rider, whose car drove the driver? Well, the past is new again—and for everybody—in Virginia, whose roads saw the introduction of automated cars on a test basis recently. Theoretically, you will be able to […] » Read More
Attorney discusses increasing safe teenage driving
Vehicle accidents are the number one killer of teenagers in the United States. Indeed, the statistics shows that more than 2,100 teenagers were killed in motor vehicle crashes during 2013. In other words, six people between 16 and 19 were […] » Read More
Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Punitive Damages
When someone is seeking damages for a personal injury case in Maryland, he or she might receive compensation for things like medical expenses, lost wages and property damages. It is not very common for punitive damages to be assessed, but […] » Read More
Tire registration legislation proposed to cut down on automobile accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended 11 safety measures for tires on the nation’s roads, including that Congress pass legislation requiring that new tires be registered. Why? There are roughly 500 deaths per year caused by automobile accidents that […] » Read More
Virginia accident lawyer discusses rise in teenage accident fatalities
The number of traffic fatalities involving teenagers has risen steeply so far in 2015, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. In the year to date, 25 teenage drivers have lost their lives in collisions, a climb of nearly […] » Read More
DC Accident Attorney Explains Program to Combat Drunk Driving Accidents on High Risk Holidays
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) offers a cab ride program during high risk holidays for drivers who have had too much to drink. According to a Washington Post report, statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicate […] » Read More
The End of Daylight Savings Time and Its Impact on Accidents
The end of daylight savings time results in some benefits (like an extra hour of time), but we also face some drawbacks. It will get dark earlier and earlier, and that could have an impact on traffic accidents: vehicle on […] » Read More
Virginia lawyer explains motorcycle accidents
The September-October period saw several fatal motorcycle accidents. In late September, a Virginia man, Javier Garamendi Iniguez, 27, was being chased by state law enforcement. When he crossed the state line, they notified Maryland state police. Highway officials there say […] » Read More
Pedestrian Accidents in Maryland: Five Facts You Should Know
Pedestrian accidents are common in Maryland. Here are five facts you should know. One: Maryland is a relatively dangerous place for pedestrians. It is among the top 10 states nationally for pedestrian accident fatalities, with 1.75 fatalities per 100,000 of […] » Read More
After a car accident: several steps to take
If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, treating any injuries or alleviating any pain should be the first thing attended to. Therefore, the first step after an accident should either be going to a […] » Read More
