Auto Accidents

Between 2017 and 2021, Maryland averaged approximately 3,800 aggressive-driving crashes and about 40 fatal aggressive-driving crashes per year. Given the unique dangers posed by aggressive driving, many community members, law enforcement professionals, and safety advocates have spent years pushing for legislative action. In 2025, the General Assembly finally responded by passing the Sergeant Patrick Kepp…

Drivers in Maryland need to be aware of a new Maryland law, effective October 1, 2025, which makes reckless driving a jailable offense. According to the Maryland State Police and county agencies, officers plan to aggressively enforce this new law. It’s no longer reasonable to assume that a speeding violation will result in “just a…

Autonomous cars are here, and more Americans are purchasing vehicles that have some of their features: lane assist, automatic braking, and so forth. Most people may think these vehicles, which come with modes called “autopilot” or something similar, are fully capable of driving themselves, and that human intervention is not as necessary as it actually…

We have car insurance to protect ourselves (and others) financially in the event of an accident. It prevents us from having to pay out-of-pocket for medical expenses, vehicle damages, and other costs after a car wreck. One form of auto insurance available is uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM). Uninsured motorist coverage is meant to cover your…

Often people don’t realize their legal obligations; sometimes people panic at the thought of the legal consequences that may arise as a result of their accident. There are a number of reasons why people do not always stop at the scene of an accident. However, there is a complicated maze of laws surrounding hit and…