Category: Car Accidents

Hit-and-run accidents can be a legal nightmare for victims Causing a car accident is not necessarily a crime. But fleeing the scene of an accident is. A Laurel woman could face felony prosecution for allegedly driving drunk, hitting a pedestrian and leaving the scene. Although...

Animals on board can be a dangerous distraction We live in an age when many people view the family pet is an actual member of the family. A person who just happens to have four legs. Dogs are no longer sentries. They are exercise buddies, shopping companions and...

If you have been involved in an automobile accident and are wondering whether you need to hire a lawyer you should consider the following: There is no charge for the initial consultation. Consequently, if you are injured in an automobile accident you should go to...

NOT CALLING THE POLICE
After an accident a police officer should be called, he can: Prepare a police report documenting the time, date and location of the accident Document the fault of the other driver Document your injury

Maryland's Highest Court sent a clear message to all the "cool parents" out there. Maryland Court of Appeal addressed to what extent adults who allow underage persons to drink alcohol on their property are liable for injuries to an innocent person arising from youth intoxication in Kiriakos v. Phillips and Nancy Dankos, et al. v....

Cell phones and 3,000 pounds of inertia @ 50 MPH is a dangerous and deadly cocktail. I would venture to say that virtually every time I drive today, I witness at least one driver on their phone and/or texting. This must stop! Too many innocent people's dreams are turning...

After decades of decline, pedestrian accidents have been climbing every year since 2010. This national trend bears out in Baltimore and the District as well - an alarming 60 pedestrian fatalities in the Washington metro last year and more than 1,000 pedestrian injuries. Washington, D.C., is a Vision Zero...

Our firm represents individuals who have been injured by the negligence (fault) of others. The only action our clients can take to protect themselves is to have as much Underinsured Motorist coverage as they can afford and no less than $100,000.00. Underinsured Motorist coverage provides coverage for your injuries if the at-fault...

Auto accidents can occur in an instant and without notice. Often time's victims experience shock and their injuries will not develop until a day or two after the accident. In order to protect your rights to a potential injury claim, it is important to obtain as much information as possible after the...