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Can You Sue Uber For an Accident in Maryland?

As rideshare companies have risen in popularity, it is now commonplace for someone to call for an Uber or a Lyft instead of a taxi. However, while this service is incredibly convenient and has made it easier for people to get where they need to go, accidents involving these companies can be challenging—particularly where lawsuits […]

Determining Fault in a Sideswipe Collision in Maryland

While sideswipe collisions are not the most common type of accident, they can be more challenging to deal with when they do occur. In other types of collisions, like head-on or rear-end, it can be easier to determine which driver was the one at fault. But with sideswipe collisions, how to tell who sideswiped who […]

Do Maryland Drivers Need PIP Car Insurance?

When you’re injured in an accident, the insurance company you file your claim with often depends on the fault laws of the state where you live. For at-fault states, you would typically file your claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. For no-fault states, you would typically file the claim with your own insurance company, no […]

Why Contacting a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer is Important After a Car Accident

If you suffer from a traumatic brain injury after a car accident, you could face a lifetime of expensive medical treatments, and you may even struggle with physical or mental impairments that keep you from earning a living wage. A Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer can help. Tragically, these injuries are incredibly common. According to the […]

The Dangers of a Head On Collision

Frontal impacts, also known as head on collisions, accounted for more than 50% of passenger deaths in previous years. In 2020 alone, nearly 14,000 people were killed in head on collisions.  Of all the impact types, including rear-end, sideswipes, and t-bones, head on collisions are almost always the worst and most dangerous.  Our law firm […]

Totaled Car – What Are My Options?

When someone says their car was totaled in an accident, most people imagine a smoking wreck of a vehicle damaged beyond repair. The term “totaled” has become incorrectly synonymous over the years with an extremely damaged vehicle, but this term simply means that the insurance company has declared the vehicle as not worth repairing. While […]

What is the Most Dangerous Car in the United States?

You could be driving the country’s most dangerous car and not even know it. Auto manufacturers, dealerships, and repair shops aren’t required to tell you, so we’re here to share the truth about America’s most dangerous cars. First, let’s look at the characteristics that put a vehicle in the category of dangerous vehicles. According to […]

When am I Going to Get My Money from a Maryland Car Accident Settlement?

Usually within a couple of days or weeks aquestion naturally arises. When will I have my money? We understand why this is such a pressing question. Your medical bills are piling up and you’re facing other costs too, like car repairs and lost days of work. You’re ready to get it all sorted out and […]

What to do When an Uninsured Driver Causes Your Car Accident

You’re already having a bad day when you’re in a car accident, but things get even worse when you discover the other driver is uninsured. Now you’re facing injuries and hospital bills plus uncertainty about insurance covering it. And it was all due to someone else’s irresponsibility. It’s common to feel frustrated and fearful in […]

How Do I Pay My Car Accident Medical Bills While My Personal Injury Case Is Pending?

Right now, thousands of Americans are waiting as their personal injury cases move through the legal system. Although an experienced personal injury attorney can help speed things along and prevent unnecessary delays, there’s often a bit of a wait. It takes time to put a case together and work with the court’s schedule regarding a […]