Blog: Car Accidents
- WalletHub ranks Baltimore as one of the worst cities for driving
Sep 14, 2020
Baltimore often ranks low in the annual study done by Allstate Insurance Company. Now, another company has chimed in with similar results. The latest study Baltimore ranks low in many of the metrics that the personal finance website studied. WalletHub took a look at cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, access to vehicles and maintenance for 100 cities. Baltimore ranked in the top five for “highest accident likely in...Read More - The Statue of Limitations for Claims on your Auto Insurance Policy when You’re in an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist
Jul 9, 2019
In a Baltimore car accident involving an underinsured driver, the acceptance and signed release of the at-fault underinsured motorist’s policy limits started the clock ticking for making a claim against the underinsured motorist coverage for the driver who wasn’t at fault, according to a recent ruling from a Baltimore appeals court. Margaret Shilling was involved in an auto accident in Gambrills, Maryland. Her underinsured motorist provider, Nationwide, gave permission to settle the claim with...Read More - Dealing with a Motorcycle Accident in Maryland
May 29, 2018
With summer finally on the way, many a man and a woman are pulling out their motorcycles for a long drive on a hot, sunny day. Motorcycle enthusiasts understand the exhilaration of cruising the open road on a vehicle open to the elements. But, riding a motorbike on Maryland’s roads also can be dangerous. Accidents can happen. Recently, an off-duty policeman was killed as he rode his motorcycle on a Maryland road. According to...Read More - What Are the Damages Available After a Maryland Auto Accident Claim?
Dec 29, 2017
What Are the Damages Available After a Maryland Auto Accident Claim? | The Law Office of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC Auto accidents What Am I Responsible For? Basically, the plaintiff in an auto accident is entitled to reimbursement for all of the costs and expenses resulting from the accident. The reimbursement – called damages – exists to put the party that did not cause the accident in the same position they would...Read More - Lawmakers Weigh Use of Technology to Cut Down on Auto Accidents Involving Distracted Drivers
Aug 8, 2017
Distracted driving is a problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that more than 391,000 people were injured in distracted driving accidents in 2015. Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration has said there were 53,878 traffic crashes involving at least one distracted driver in Maryland from 2008 through 2012. Fatalities occurred in 229 of the accidents, while injuries resulted in 19,790 of the accidents, Maryland’s MVA has reported. Recent studies are beginning to...Read More - Looking at motor vehicle crash statistics
Mar 25, 2017
When it comes to car accidents, each crash is unique. Some may involve a head-on collision, while others leave a pedestrian or bicyclist seriously hurt. In Baltimore, and cities all over Maryland, these accidents happen because of drunk drivers, distracted drivers, people who fail to follow traffic safety laws, reckless speeding and many other reasons. Sadly, the physical, financial and mental consequences of a motor vehicle accident can upend a victim’s life. Over the...Read More - Stay Safe When Winter Weather Hits Maryland Roads
Feb 17, 2017
The weather in Maryland this time of year can be unpredictable. Because of this, it is important to be prepared in case winter weather hits and there is ice and snow on the roads and in your driveway...Read More