Maryland State Police continue to investigate an accident that occurred in Solomons, approximately 95 miles due south of Baltimore. The BayNet online news source reported that, on August 27, 2017, a trooper responded to reports of a car accident at the intersection of Route 4 and Patuxent Point Parkway around 1 p.m. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a Ford Expedition that had rolled over in the collision; the driver was transported via Medevac to Prince George’s Hospital Shock Trauma Center. Police accident reconstruction experts were on the scene and closed down the intersection to assess what may have caused the crash. There are various factors that play a role in Maryland car accidents, but there are certain issues that make hazardous intersections an extreme risk for drivers.

If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) in Maryland, you probably assume that your options are limited. You expect a hefty fine, driver’s license suspension, ignition interlock device, and even more severe penalties if the DUI/DWI arrest is not your first. What you may not realize is that you might qualify for the “Probation Before Judgment” program under state law. There are significant advantages if you are eligible, so you should discuss your circumstances with a Maryland DUI/DWI attorney right away.

It is back to school time for Baltimore County children, who will be returning to class on September 5, 2017. As families are enjoying the dwindling days of summer and stocking up on school supplies, now is a great time to remind parents and kids of all ages about school bus safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 174 children died in school-transportation related incidents from 2003-2012, both as bus passengers and pedestrians. While we may not be able to prevent all school bus accidents in Baltimore County, it is helpful to review common causes of these incidents and learn some tips on how to avoid injury.

Accidents in the workplace are inevitable, which is why states enact workers’ compensation laws providing financial benefits to injured or disabled workers. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) oversees the program, which requires employers to procure a type of insurance policy for coverage of employment-related injuries and illnesses. It is not necessary for a worker to prove fault for workplace conditions that cause medical problems because the intent of a workers’ comp program is to get the employee back to health and back to work as soon as reasonably possible. However, benefits do not extend to all types of accidents and all individuals in the workplace. A general review of the complicated regulations and eligibility rules is helpful, but it is wise to consult with a Maryland workers’ compensation lawyer to fully understand your rights.

If you’re a victim injured in a Maryland car accident and are pursuing a claim for compensation against the responsible party, you may be generally aware of what you need to prove in order to prevail. However, there are two sides to every case and you can be sure that the other driver’s insurance company will fight every step of the way. The legal team for the insurer will exploit every possible weakness in your case and present any defenses that may limit the amount of your financial recovery. While your Maryland car accident attorney will take responsibility for strategies to counter opposing counsel’s positions, you may find it useful to understand the defenses to liability in these types of cases.

There is a considerable amount of chaos at the scene of a car accident, and emotions run high as you assess the damage, communicate with the other drivers and passengers, and make calls for help. In the confusion, you may not sense that you’ve suffered an injury – or, if you do feel pain, you may think that it’s minor. However, these seemingly insignificant injuries often turn into something more severe in the days after the accident. This may be a result of how the human body releases adrenaline and endorphins during periods of excitement. Delayed injuries are common after a car accident but no less serious, so discuss your circumstances with a Baltimore County, MD attorney right away.

If you’ve been injured in a Baltimore County car accident and were out of work during your rehabilitation, you may recover lost wages for the income you didn’t earn. Proving your right to lost wages is relatively straightforward: You can use pay stubs, cancelled checks, bank statements, or income tax returns to establish the amount you made before the accident occurred.

The family of a victim who died in a high speed police pursuit has sued the Maryland Transportation Authority and some of its officers for their involvement in the incident. According to Baltimore’s CBS affiliate WJZ News 13, MTA authorities were conducting a traffic stop in December 2015 when the suspect refused to pull over on Interstate 95. Officers gave chase for around 14 miles at speeds up to 130 miles per hour, until the suspect crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into another vehicle. Three women were in that car; the mother died, while her other two daughters survived the impact.

In Maryland, it is illegal to use a handheld phone while operating a vehicle. However, the law does not prevent many motorists from writing a text, responding to an email, taking pictures, or surfing the internet while driving the streets of Baltimore County. This conduct and other types of distracted driving put many on and around the roadway, such as other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, at higher risk of an injury-causing car accident. If you have sustained injuries as a result of someone texting, talking, or getting social while driving, talk to an experienced auto accident attorney about your rights to compensation.

While human error remains at the top of the list as the primary cause of car accidents, there are still plenty of collisions that occur due to vehicle defects. In a Crash-Stats survey, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that the critical cause in 2% of crashes was a vehicle component’s failure or degradation. That may sound like a small number, but it is still approximately 44,000 car accidents during the two-year period covered by the survey. When an incident causes injury, a victim may be able to recover his or her losses under Maryland law. You should discuss the specifics of your case with a Baltimore County auto accident lawyer if you have been injured due to one of these common defective car parts.