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One of the many tasks of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is gathering data and compiling statistics on motor vehicle accidents in the state, including numbers related to the frequency, type, weather conditions, involvement of alcohol, and many other factors. The MVA uses these figures to assess trends that can lead to enhanced safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is in constant communication with various entities and experts in the trucking industry. As part of its task to increase road safety and reduce the risk of serious truck accidents. However, a recent publication on Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Facts reveals that there is still far to

You know that your life will be forever changed if you recently lost a loved one in an accident, but you might not yet realize the full extent of your losses. There can be stressful consequences if you relied on the victim for financial support, but that person’s absence results in an emotional void that

While stories about Maryland drivers falling asleep at the wheel may make the news from time to time, you probably never expect that you would be injured in a drowsy driving car accident. Unfortunately, statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reveal that these incidents are quite common. An estimated 328,000 auto crashes every

With temperatures dropping across the country, fall is officially here, and that means winter is just around the corner. Cold temperatures may prevent people from partaking in most outdoor activities. They can also cause many dangerous hazards for people in Maryland. In extremely cold temperatures, we will see snow and ice on the streets. This

A commercial motor vehicle is a vehicle “used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property.” It could weigh over 10,000 pounds, it could seat up to 15 people, and it could be used to transport a significant quantity of hazardous materials. Typically, commercial motor vehicles are large trucks or buses, but

Truck driver fatigue has been a serious problem on US roads for decades. It is obvious that a tired operator at the wheel increases the potential for severe truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) attempted to curtail the issue by enacting Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, but far too many truckers and

Under the concept of premises liability in Maryland, property owners can be held liable when visitors and guests are injured in accidents due to dangerous conditions. However, you may wonder about your rights if you are hurt due to third-party conduct that is intentional and criminal in nature. You certainly suffer many of the same

Various officials in Maryland are still investigating the causes behind two disturbing traffic accidents involving vulnerable road users. The Southern Maryland Chronicle reported on an August 1, 2020 incident, in which a pedestrian was struck by a passenger car and transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Two days later, ABC affiliate News Channel

Whether due to lack of experience, distracted driving, or not wearing a seat belt, there are certain factors that put teens in a high-risk category when it comes to car accident statistics. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), motorists aged 16-20 years old have a traffic crash fatality rate that is higher than