Category Archives: Car Accidents
Baltimore Car Accidents Can Cause Delayed Onset Injuries
Car accidents are traumatic events, this is true of crashes that happen on smaller roads and catastrophic multi-care collisions on highways. Sometimes, victims believe an injury is minor at the crash site or do not feel any symptoms at all. But the truth is some suffer from delayed onset injuries, injuries that do not… Read More »
Car Collisions Happen When Tires Fail
When a tire fails and a car is in motion, the results can be disastrous and deadly. Particularly if the tire failure happens at high speeds. Plus, the tire failure can lead to cars close behind colliding, resulting in a multi-car collision. Over 730 fatalities were due to tire-related failures in 2017, according to… Read More »
Baltimore Car Wrecks In Neighborhoods
When car collisions happen, it is common for people to think of them happening far away, on a highway far from home. But in reality, many accidents happen close to where drivers live. When people are driving on their neighborhood streets, they may find themselves not closely paying attention, lulled into comfort by the… Read More »
Car Crashes Can Happen In Baltimore Parking Lots
When driving through a parking lot, it may feel like an accident is unlikely because everyone is driving at slower speeds, but car crashes do happen in Baltimore parking lots and sometimes the injuries are severe. If you were injured in a parking lot accident, there are paths to compensation. Whether your medical bills… Read More »
See a Doctor and Keep Follow-Up Appointments After a Car Accident
Seeing a doctor after a car accident is important, but following their guidance and attending follow-up appointments is essential as well. Not seeing a treatment plan through can lead to injuries not healing properly and it can harm a personal injury claim. A Baltimore car accident lawyer can answer all of your questions about… Read More »
Driving During Storms Can Be Dangerous
There are accidents every year due to bad weather. Storms can lead to heavy rain and hazardous driving conditions, including hydroplaning. Hydroplaning, also sometimes referred to as aquaplaning, is when the wheels of a car or truck lose traction on a road because the road surface is wet, flooded, or covered with oil. After… Read More »
Teenage Drivers Are More Likely to Be In Accidents
There is a feeling of freedom connected with driving a car, so it stands to reason that many teenagers are proud to get their driver’s licenses and look forward to getting on the road. Excitement is part of the right of passage but parents are often concerned about the risks involved. This makes sense,… Read More »
Coping with Anxiety After a Car Crash
While lawyers are skilled at navigating the legal issues caused by car accidents, it is understood there is an emotional toll to accidents as well. Obtaining financial compensation to repair or replace a car is one thing, but coping with the trauma of the event can be just as necessary. Anxiety symptoms can be… Read More »
What If I Wasn’t Wearing a Seatbelt During My Baltimore Car Accident?
Seat belts are required in the state of Maryland. Drivers must buckle up, whether they are driving a few miles to a local store or across the state to visit family and friends. If you are not wearing a seat blue you are increasing your risk of injury and it could complicate matters if… Read More »
What Do I Do If I Had an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist?
After a car or truck accident, many turn to insurance companies for compensation. Ideally, every driver has auto insurance, but that is not always true. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, over 12% of drivers in Maryland are uninsured motorists. In Maryland, as in most U.S. states, car insurance is required. But,… Read More »
