Maryland experiences significant traffic from semis, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles due to its location as a hub for I-83, I-95, and I-70, among other major US interstate highways. However, this high volume does put motorists at risk of serious truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports more than 180 truck […]

There are many hazards that motorcycle riders encounter while traveling Maryland’s roadways, but one of the biggest threats is other motorists. Drivers endanger motorcyclists by making unsafe left turns, failing to check blind spots, driving distracted, following too closely, and acting aggressively. Motorcycle Safety Month reminds all Maryland drivers to stay alert and share the

Fatal and injury-causing car accidents remain a top concern across the US, and recent statistics reveal the threats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that almost 19,000 people were killed and 1.19 million people were injured just during the first half of 2024 alone. The chaos after a crash can be overwhelming, leaving

No matter what your employment in Maryland, the potential for getting hurt in a workplace accident or developing an occupational illness is high. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are around 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported annually by private employers. Of these, almost 950,000 cases involved days away

Spring has arrived in Baltimore, and it brings the typical rainy trends that support growth and renewal for the next couple of months. Fox Baltimore predicts mild temperatures and sprinkles over the first official week of spring. However, the wet conditions also increase the potential for dangerous slip and fall accidents. If you suffered injuries

Car accident figures fluctuate over time, but the statistics are consistent in showing that traffic crashes remain a problem in the US. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MD DOT), there are almost 116,000 vehicle collisions every year statewide. More than a third of these occurred in Baltimore County and Baltimore City alone. Victims

Canines are part of the family in many American households, so dog bites and animal attacks are common. Fortunately, all US states have some form of dog bite law that enables victims to seek compensation after being injured under different circumstances. Maryland’s dog bite statute is very effective in protecting victims compared to some other

You might understand what the term means in common usage, but negligence has a very specific meaning in the practice of personal injury law in Maryland. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, negligence is the failure to act as a reasonable person would. Negligence is also acting in a way that a reasonable person would not.

Their convenience and affordable cost make electric scooters wildly popular in urban areas in the US, but sharing the road raises concerns about how they are treated by the law. Under the Maryland Transportation Code, electric scooters are defined similarly to bicycles. This means they are subject to the same laws and regulations as bicycles.