A tragic crash in Anne Arundel County has left one woman dead and a repeat DUI offender facing severe legal consequences. The February 17 collision on Mitchells Chance Road near Hamlet Club Drive involved a Chevrolet pickup veering into oncoming traffic and striking a Ford truck head-on. The Ford’s passenger,…
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Reality TV Star Receives One-Year Sentence for DUI Crash in Maryland
A well-known cast member from The Real Housewives of Potomac has been sentenced to one year in jail following a drunk driving crash in Montgomery County. The conviction stems from a March 2024 arrest, where the driver was found guilty of multiple charges, including negligent driving and failure to control…
Understanding Your Rights After a Serious Maryland Crash
A pair of devastating car accidents in Maryland early Friday morning left two people dead and eight others hospitalized. The first occurred on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, involving a fiery collision that tragically claimed one life and injured four others. Hours earlier, another accident in Prince George’s County resulted…
Drunk Driver Charged with DUI after Injuring Montgomery Co. Firefighter at Scene of Earlier Accident
Some of the most dangerous situations encountered on most any expressway, beltway or highway are construction zones and accident scenes where road workers or EMS personnel must perform their jobs in close proximity to passing cars and trucks. Despite caution placards and warning signs placed ahead of roadway construction zones…
DUI and Negligence Per Se in Maryland: What You Need to Know After a Drunk Driving Accident
When someone gets behind the wheel while intoxicated, they aren’t just breaking the law—they are also putting everyone around them at risk. In Maryland, drivers who cause accidents while under the influence can be held accountable through criminal charges and in civil court through personal injury lawsuits. In DUI cases,…
Driver Charged with Multiple Counts of Manslaughter Fatal DUI Crash in Wicomico County
DUI accidents are among the most devastating types of crashes, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. In Maryland, families who lose loved ones in such accidents have legal options to pursue justice and compensation. Understanding your rights under Maryland law is essential if you are dealing with the aftermath…
Impaired Driving Blamed for Fatal MD Crash
Dangers of Driving Under the Influence in Maryland Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only dangerous but highly illegal. The chances of crashes and fatal accidents increase when drivers are inhibited because they are less able to react to dangerous road conditions and generally exercise poor…
DUI Suspected Cause of Crash that Injured Six Teens
Dangers of Driving Under the Influence in Maryland Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only dangerous but highly illegal. The chances of crashes and fatal accidents increase when drivers are inhibited because they are less able to react to situations that come up on the road…
Alcohol Impairment Suspected to Be the Cause of Fatal Maryland Car Accident
Throughout the nation, alcohol-impaired drivers are a major cause of car accidents. Impaired drivers are extremely dangerous on the roads for a number of reasons. Drivers impaired by alcohol suffer from reduced levels of concentration and slower reaction times when processing their surroundings. Additionally, drunk drivers experience inferior hand-eye coordination…
Three-Vehicle Car Crash Involving Alcohol and Speed Leads to One Fatality
Driving while under the influence of alcohol and drugs is never a safe or legal option. Drivers should take care to ensure that they plan ahead if intending on being under the influence by finding other transportation options, such as using a ridesharing app. On top of risking the lives…