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Maryland Child Victims Act 2023  Removes Statute of Limitations

The Maryland General Assembly recently passed into law “The Child Victims Act of 2023” which takes the unprecedented step of allowing time-barred lawsuits for any sex offense against a minor. The new law presents huge opportunities for victims to sue their state and local governments for millions of dollars. Some have estimated that this law […]

7-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Hit by Car Near School Bus Stop in Bethesda

Bethesda, Maryland police have confirmed that on the morning of April 7th, a 7-year-old boy was struck by a car while waiting for the bus with his father and 18-month-old brother. The boy and his family were waiting on a Montgomery County school bus on the corner of King Charles Way and Grosvenor Lane when […]

High Speed Travel a Factor In Middle River Car Crash Into Home

Speeding and distraction are common causes of accidents that result in property damage and bodily injuries. If your home or other property is damaged, it can be a frustrating and even scary situation, especially if you don’t have the money to cover the cost of repairs. Of course, these material items can be fixed and […]

9-Month-Old Child Flown Out to Hospital After Dog Bite In Hollywood

On January 13th, a child was hospitalized from a severe dog bite. The child was transported by first responders in a helicopter to a trauma center. Fortunately, the one-year-old child’s injuries were not fatal, and they received proper medical attention promptly. The tragic events leading to the child’s hospitalization illuminates a common cause of concern […]

3 People Die After Their Vehicle Crashes Into The Back Of Snowplow In Silver Spring

According to recent news reports, four individuals in an SUV were involved in an accident with a snowplow in Silver Spring, MD, early in January. Three of the victims were killed, and one was seriously injured. While investigations are still underway to determine exactly what happened, initial reports say that the SUV was traveling north […]

Beltway Fire Truck Crash in Montgomery County

On Sunday, January 2nd, the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County was shut down by authorities because of an emergency vehicle accident. A driver crashed into a fire truck that was responding to a minor crash. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the incident, but the accident raises questions regarding how drivers should practice safe […]

Speed Camera Coming Soon to I-95 in Baltimore County

Accidents caused by speeding drivers are prevalent. Approximately 13,000 traffic accidents involve a vehicle driven over the speed limit in Maryland alone. Additionally, 16 percent of traffic injuries and 21 percent of traffic fatalities in Maryland happen because of speeding drivers. To curb motorists traveling at excessive speeds, law enforcement agencies implement speed-monitoring measures to […]

Maryland AAA Worker Killed In I-70 Crash After Stopping To Change Tire

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, a AAA contractor was killed in an I-70 crash due to the negligence of another driver. The 38-year-old contractor Muhammed Shehzad took safety precautions while changing a tire. He wore a safety vest and had his van’s emergency lights on. Despite his precautions, a pickup truck driver crashed into him […]

Refrigerator on I-695 Causes Multi-car Crash in Rosedale

Interstate 695 is an incredibly dangerous place to drive in Baltimore. This year, a serious multi-car crash occurred on I-695 in Rosedale that involved over five vehicles, one of which was an ambulance. The wreck occurred on August 2, 2021, and the main source of the wreck was an obstruction on the road. The incident […]

Pit Bull Attacks Chesapeake Beach Woman and Dog

Although dogs are usually great companions, they can be potentially dangerous in certain circumstances. Dog attacks can be deadly and leave people with severe injuries, and their attacks can even be fatal. Numerous Americans are injured due to dog attacks every year. Pit Bulls are especially notorious for causing harm, but every dog breed has […]