Year: 2015

People who ride motorcycles in Maryland, like elsewhere in the country, often experience more safety challenges on the road than drivers of closed vehicles do. Poor visibility, slippery roads and vehicle stability are common factors that can contribute to crashes. Visibility is a major issue for motorcyclists. Because motorcycles are smaller than cars or trucks, […]

A whiplash injury may result from any sort of car accident. No matter how severe the impact may have been, the sudden shock that comes with an automobile wreck can cause the head and neck to jolt around. This can be very harmful to the neck, spine and head. The specific damage from whiplash injuries […]

According to Maryland State Police, the driver of a Subaru who suddenly lost control of his vehicle and slammed into the center median was struck by another vehicle and killed. The 43-year-old Annapolis native had gotten out of his vehicle after the accident and was standing in a travel lane when a Ford SUV struck […]

Motor vehicle accidents caused by impaired drivers are a serious problem in Maryland. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, impaired drivers cause approximately 30 deaths each day across the country. These accidents have a yearly cost of nearly $60 million. When an impaired driver causes an accident, it may be […]

Workers in Maryland might already know that the workplace environment has become safer over the past decade. Workplace injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, declined once again in 2013. The continuing of this trend requires cooperation on the part of many different safety groups and employers. Programs supporting occupational safety and health have […]