As a skilled car accident lawyer might attest, auto accidents are something that every driver on the road worries about. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) puts out an annual report compiling statistics about the year’s traffic accidents. The report shows trends, both good and bad, and points out areas of concern. Here are 5
Learn MoreImagine you are walking in the neighborhood on a bright sunny day. You hear a slight barking of a dog in the background. You do not expect anything of it. Slowly, the bark is not so slight. You turn around to look at what’s going on. Suddenly a big, white pitbull lunges at you and
Learn MoreMillions of vehicles remain on the road in the United States that have been recalled by their manufacturers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 35,092 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2015 — a 7.2 percent increase from 2014. Over 2.4 million others were injured. In 1966, the National Traffic and
Learn MoreEvery year we witness story after story of celebrities who have run-ins with the law. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Even with money, power and fame, people make bad choices and life can go wrong, very wrong. Here are the top five celebrity arrests of 2016 that made the 6 o’clock celebrity legal news: Chris
Learn MoreFor many people an old criminal conviction or dismissed criminal case could be the difference between landing their dream job or getting passed over for someone else with a clean criminal record. Many people are unaware that they may be eligible to have their criminal convictions erased through the expungement process. Dismissed Cases Still Show
Learn MoreWhen we talk about patient safety in a hospital, we are not talking about the quality of security the hospital employs. We are talking about the steps the medical staff takes to make sure that each patient gets the highest quality care that is free of errors. Hospital errors can lead to medical malpractice and
Learn MoreNearly 20 different auto manufacturers are now involved in recalls to replace airbags in autos that were mostly built between 2002 and 2015. Some of these airbags manufactured by the Takata Corporation could explode and shoot metal shrapnel into a vehicle’s passenger compartment when they deploy. Takata is the second largest manufacturer of airbag systems
Learn MoreAs a car accident lawyer will attest, all too often teenagers are seriously injured or killed in automobile related accidents. This is a scary prospect for many parents. As soon as your teenagers begin the learner’s/licensing process, you should begin considering the advice you’ll provide to keep them safe. Not all accidents are avoidable, but
Learn More“The police know I’m guilty. I know I’m guilty. Why do I need an attorney?” Because, at the very least, experienced defense counsel will tear apart prosecution’s evidence and analyze it for factors that could limit your sentencing exposure. Experienced criminal defense counsel may identify technical issues, such as constitutional violations, that you would miss...
Learn MoreIf you want to get the workers’ compensation you deserve in the event of an injury or illness, there are things you should and should not be doing. Some people are aware of how the workers’ compensation system works, including their rights. Other employees never think they will be injured on the job, meaning they
Learn MoreDrunk and distracted driving has been a problem throughout the United States for many years. Even though there are laws in place to prevent both types of behaviors, some people fail to comply. As a result, they put themselves as well as others in harm’s way. Drunk driving is illegal in the state of Maryland.
Learn MoreIf you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it will not be long before you are in communication with your insurance company. You may also find yourself speaking with the insurance company of others involved in the accident. There are things you want to say, things you want to avoid saying, and steps you
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