Recently, two Salisbury residents tragically lost their lives in a single-vehicle crash on Route 50 in Dorchester County. According to Maryland State Police, the driver of a Subaru veered off the roadway for unknown reasons, striking a utility pole and causing the vehicle to catch fire. The driver and an…
The tragic loss of two University of Maryland Eastern Shore students in a car crash has left their community devastated. The accident, which occurred in the early morning hours on Sussex Highway in Seaford, Delaware, involved two vehicles and resulted in multiple fatalities and critical injuries. Police believe impairment may…
A tragic accident occurred earlier this month in Prince George’s County, leading to the death of three individuals. The Maryland State Police are investigating this devastating multi-vehicle crash, which involved a high-speed lane change that resulted in a collision between three cars. Authorities suspect that alcohol may have been a…
A devastating accident occurred recently on the Capital Beltway, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The crash took place in the early morning hours, involving multiple vehicles and causing significant traffic delays. Incidents like these are heartbreaking and can leave families and individuals dealing with the aftermath for…
A recent report from the Maryland government roadway fatality reduction initiative, Zero Deaths Maryland, indicates that Maryland is currently on track for a higher number of roadway fatalities in 2023 than in 2022. At this time last year, Maryland had 321 roadway fatalities reported, while currently Maryland has 353 roadway…
Automobile accidents involving larger vehicles and cars such as trucks and pickups can be devastating. The size, mass, and speed of larger cars and automobiles increase the severity of collisions, often turning crashes into fatal incidents. Many people have a basic understanding of the risks associated with sharing the road…
Pedestrian accidents often occur when a driver fails to operate their vehicle safely. The injuries resulting from a pedestrian accident can be especially severe. To recover compensation for their injuries, victims of a pedestrian accident can pursue a negligence lawsuit against the responsible driver. Understanding the legal elements of a…
Automobile accidents involving deer in Maryland are on the rise throughout the state. Reports indicate that deer-related collisions account for more than $10 million in annual damages. Many of these incidents are driven by the further expansion of development into deer habitats, especially in more rural areas. This results in…
Automobile accidents involving larger vehicles such as buses can be devastating. The mass, speed, and size of larger vehicles increase the severity of collisions, turning crashes into fatal encounters. Many people have a fundamental understanding of the risks associated with driving near larger vehicles, such as semi-trucks, but not many…
Contributory Negligence is a legal concept that can prevent plaintiffs from receiving recovery for injuries resulting from a crash if their negligence contributed to the accident to any degree. Even if the negligence of the operator of another vehicle is in large part responsible for the accident, if the plaintiff…