People involved in car crashes don't always notice their injuries immediately. They may already have significant pain symptoms due to an issue with their shoulder or their hip that they have had for years. As such, the pain they feel immediately after a car crash may...
Car Accidents
Responding when a car crash causes moderate injuries
People typically understand that they need to take action after severe car crashes. When someone ends up in a coma or dies because of the collision, insurance often isn't sufficient. In cases where a collision is minor and produces only property damage or minimal...
What rights do people have after a drunk driving crash?
When a drunk driver causes a crash, fault for the collision is typically clear. Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are crimes, and the drunk driver could very well end up facing criminal charges because of the choices that they made. The people affected by...
Effective ways to keep your teen from texting and driving
Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous moves that young drivers can make. Teens are particularly vulnerable to the temptation of checking their phones behind the wheel. While teens are not always inclined to listen to their parents, parents do play a...
What Maryland families need to know about injurious DUI crashes
People who have too much to drink before driving break the law when they get behind the wheel. If they get caught, the state may prosecute them for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. In some cases, intoxicated drivers get arrested because they cause...
Why a split-second distraction can wreck your teen’s drive
Your teen faces serious risks while driving on Maryland roads, including crashes, injuries and legal trouble. Even a momentary loss of focus—such as a message alert or a talkative passenger—can trigger a rear-end crash or a sudden swerve. As a parent, you likely worry...
When is the risk of a drunk driving crash highest?
Motor vehicle collisions occur for all different reasons. Sometimes, drivers are too tired to drive safely. Other times, they become distracted by their mobile devices and cause preventable collisions. Drunk driving is also a top cause of preventable, serious...
What to do after a car accident in Maryland: A step-by-step guide
The aftermath of a car crash can be a blur. Even if no one is seriously injured, you may find it difficult to focus on what needs to be done in the wake of an accident. As a result, it doesn’t hurt to have an app or even a checklist on your phone or in your glove...
What Maryland drivers need to know about road rage
There are many choices and behaviors that could result in motor vehicle collisions. Difficulty controlling emotional reactions can play a role in an individual's crash risk. Those who succumb to their intense emotions while driving can make impulsive decisions that...
How does uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage work?
Most car crash insurance claims involve standard liability coverage. State law requires that every driver carry minimum amounts of liability insurance coverage. Proof of coverage is necessary to register a vehicle, but not everyone remains compliant with the law....
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