According to the Maryland Department of Transportation, 563 people have died in a Maryland car accident in 2023. Fatal Maryland car accidents can have a number of causes, from driver carelessness to inclement weather to a faulty vehicle part. If a driver’s carelessness leads to a person’s death, the deceased…
Because motorcycles have fewer safety protections than cars, a motorcycle accident can lead to significant injuries and fatalities. When a person dies in a fatal motorcycle accident, their surviving loved ones may be unsure what to do next. While bringing a lawsuit may be the last thing on their mind,…
Hit-and-run accidents are serious offenses. When a driver flees the scene of an accident, they often worsen an injured victim’s likelihood of recovery. By failing to render medical aid or call an ambulance, hit-and-run drivers cause a delay in care to the victim, which may lead to death or severe…
Hit-and-run accidents often cause severe bodily injury, property damage, and psychological harm. If you are injured in a hit-and-run accident, you may seek coverage from your insurance company. However, insurance companies are businesses, and they often do not cover the full extent of their customers’ harm. When insurance does not…
Hit-and-runs are senseless tragedies that occur when a driver leaves the scene of an accident. Too often, the person who committed the hit-and-run leaves behind another person who has suffered injuries from the crash. By fleeing the scene instead of seeking medical attention, a hit-and-run driver leaves an injured victim…
Too often, truck accidents have tragic consequences. The size and weight of a truck means that collisions tend to be severe. If you or a loved one suffers harm in a Virginia truck accident, you may be able to hold the responsible party liable for your injuries. A recent crash…
Too often, pedestrian accidents result in severe injury or even death. Typically, they occur when a driver fails to spot a pedestrian or a pedestrian crosses the road outside of a designated crosswalk. No matter the cause, when a person or their loved one suffers injuries after a pedestrian accident,…
When a driver runs a red light, they risk colliding with a vehicle traveling in a different direction. These red light accidents may result in severe injury or property damage to a vehicle. When these serious injuries occur, an accident victim may sue the driver who ran a red light…
Not all traffic accidents involve two people driving cars. Drivers may suffer an accident involving public transportation, including trains and light rails. When a train conductor fails to exercise ordinary care, both passengers and other drivers on the road may suffer the consequences. To bring a successful negligence lawsuit after…
Even driving in clear conditions can be dangerous with a lapse of attention, mechanical failure, or unexpected actions from other drivers, pedestrians, or even animals. But when a driver is driving unsafely by recklessly disregarding the safety of other drivers or their passengers, including driving under the influence, tragedy is…