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Most Dangerous Intersections and Baltimore Roads

Driving is dangerous in Baltimore. We have some of the country’s biggest traffic jams, most dangerous expressways, and highest rates of severe and fatal accidents. The overwhelming majority of people in Baltimore drive rather than walking, bicycling, or taking public transportation. Baltimore’s commuting times are among the nation’s longest and have only become worse in […]

What is Considered Gross Negligence Under Maryland Law?

You may be wondering what the legal difference is between gross negligence vs negligence in the state of Maryland. These two terms are quite different and can lead to substantially different outcomes for victims of accidents or other types of injury. Gross negligence is much more severe than simple negligence. Gross negligence is concerned with […]

Common Causes of Maryland Uber Accidents

In Baltimore and beyond, Uber vehicles are involved in scary situations from violent carjackings to deadly crashes. A passenger who survives a traumatic Uber accident often faces an uphill battle when Uber refuses coverage for the full value of accident-related costs. One study found that while Uber has a low total number of fatal accidents, […]

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 […]

How a Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Can Help After a Maryland Car Accident

When you experience a catastrophic injury after a car accident in Maryland, a catastrophic injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, get the compensation that you are owed, and provide you with peace of mind. Catastrophic injuries are extreme and life-changing. A car accident that involves one or more catastrophic injuries can leave […]

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Car Accident in Maryland

Wrongful death is a devastating event that can leave a family struggling to cope with losing a loved one. In the case of a car accident, the loss can be even more difficult to bear if another driver’s negligence caused the crash. If you live in Maryland and have lost a loved one in a […]

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 […]