Car Accidents

Texting and driving is certainly one of the top forms of distracted driving. If you ask someone for examples of dangerous driver distractions, it’s probably the first one they will give. But it is certainly not the only one. Distracted driving goes far beyond just...

The automobile has become an integral part of people’s lives. But while cars provide convenience and mobility, they also pose significant risks, especially for teenagers. Teenagers are more susceptible to causing and otherwise being involved in car crashes than any...

A car accident has the potential to turn your entire life upside down in a matter of seconds. You could easily be facing physical, emotional and financial losses that are just devastating. Unfortunately, insurance companies are in business to make money, not put...

Car crashes can happen from all directions so drivers must take a range of precautions to prevent them. One they can take to reduce the chance of running into someone from behind is known as the three-second rule.  Why three seconds? Do you know what a safe following...

The U.S. saw a spike in car accident fatalities in 2020 and 2021. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 42,915 people are projected to have died in motor vehicle accidents across the country in 2021. This is a 10.5% increase from...

The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are some of the most dangerous for car accidents. This period, which AAA refers to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, sees an increase in fatal crashes involving teen drivers. There are numerous reasons why this time of...

When someone hits you with their car, you can be dealing with extensive injuries, property damage and emotional distress. Holding the appropriate party responsible for this experience can be a top priority. However, negligent or reckless parties typically are not...

As a driver, you may know not to get behind the wheel if you are drunk or exhausted because you could make a mistake or wrong choice and wind up in a severe accident. However, driving when you are mad or upset can also be dangerous, though people do not always realize...

Heading out for a trip? Beware these dangerous drivers. Summer is a popular time to head out on road trips with family or friends. And, it could be especially enticing this summer, as people can still be hesitant to travel via other options like airlines or buses....

For years, state and federal groups have poured resources into raising awareness discouraging distracted driving and enforcing state laws prohibiting specific types of distraction.  These efforts have fortunately paid off because most drivers in Maryland know that...