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Motor Vehicle Accident
Can I get compensation for a car accident if I was at fault?
You can sometimes get limited compensation for your injuries, even if you caused the accident. Maryland follows the rule of "contributory negligence." If you hold any blame for an accident, you cannot recover compensation from the other driver for your injuries. This...
What to Do if You Are in A Car Accident?
You can sometimes get limited compensation for your injuries, even if you caused the accident. Maryland follows the rule of "contributory negligence." If you hold any blame for an accident, you cannot recover compensation from the other driver for your injuries. This...
Are self-driving cars safe?
Technology is pretty amazing. It has brought many things into your life that you probably feel you cannot live without. It is also working hard to keep you safe in Maryland. One of the ways that companies are using technology is in self-driving cars. The idea of a car...
How do airbags protect?
Staying safe on Maryland roadways is a combination of using safe driving habits and using the safety devices in your vehicle. In the event of a crash, your best protection is your seat belt and the vehicle's air bags. Now standard on vehicles, air bags are actually a...
When are aggressive driving crashes most likely to occur?
Aggressive driving can be a real problem on Maryland roads, though it is not a consistent problem every minute of every day. According to a report by Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration, people who drive without regard to the rules or safety of others are more...
Who pays for damages caused by a car crash?
You do not have control over an accident; anything could happen out on the road. However, you could have some control over what happens after a car crash. Specifically, you could try to make sure that the responsible parties cover your expenses. There are many people...
Why has hand position when driving changed?
In the past, all driving students in Maryland were taught that to have the best control over steering, they should keep their hands at the 10:00 and 2:00 positions on the wheel. This was the standard for many years. However, as technology in vehicles has advanced,...
How we can prevent texting and driving
The National Highway Safety Administration reports distracted driving accidents kill eight people every day, and injure more than 1,000. Though it is harder to measure how many of these crashes involve cell phone use, studies have shown an increase in texting and...
How long does it take to get a payout after an accident?
If you have been involved in an auto accident in Maryland, you may wonder when you will receive payment from the insurance claim. This is especially concerning when your vehicle was severely damaged and you cannot drive it until it is fixed or replaced. You may not...
Seven steps to take if you are the victim of a pedestrian crash
A pedestrian was critically injured earlier this month when he was hit by a drunk driver in Wheaton. The man was struck by the car while he was walking across the entrance to a driveway. The 25-year-old driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence...
Cellphone Use While Driving: Dangerous & Illegal In Maryland
Today’s smartphones allow people to do all sorts of things on the go. This can be both a blessing and a curse. On the negative side, individuals might decide to use their smartphone at times were their attention should be fully focused on what they are doing. One...
