Driving Safely Around School Buses – Laws and Safety Tips

The beginning of the school year is a time when children are at an increased risk of transportation-related injuries from pedestrian, bicycle, school bus, and motor vehicle crashes. This is because there is more traffic on the roads each morning and afternoon, and the increased traffic causes many drivers to change their driving patterns. Parents…

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What Can I Do if Another Driver Accuses Me of Causing a Car Accident in Maryland?

Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough especially if you were injured, but when the at-fault driver refuses to take responsibility, the situation can become so much worse. Owning up to their actions can mean facing potential consequences like increased insurance rates or damage to their driving record. Fearing the potential legal repercussions…

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How Road Design in Maryland Can Contribute to Auto Accidents and Liability

A white SUV with severe front-end damage is stopped on a wet, curving road surrounded by dense green forest. The accident appears to have occurred on a sharp turn, as indicated by the partially covered road signs.

When discussing auto accidents, most people think about driver mistakes or vehicle problems. Lists of dangers on the roadways usually include drunk drivers, distracted drivers, defective automobiles, and plain human error. However, road design is a crucial factor that often gets overlooked. The way a road is laid out can significantly affect how drivers behave…

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Maryland Car Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles

Damaged white police SUV with front-end collision damage, dented hood, and broken headlight, on the road.

In Maryland, emergency vehicles primarily include police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances, encompassing those operated by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS). More specifically, the Maryland Vehicle Law defines emergency vehicles as those designated by the Administration as entitled…

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What to Do if Your Car Breaks Down to Avoid an Accident

A man in shorts and a striped shirt looking under the hood of a blue car that has broken down on the side of the road, with other vehicles passing by in the background.

You are cruising down the highway, making excellent time when you suddenly see smoke coming from the hood of your vehicle, or one of your tires goes flat, or your engine dies. Whatever the specific cause, having your car die on the road is a nightmare scenario for many drivers, especially those younger or more…

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Avoiding Accidents and Staying Safe While Driving in Traffic Roundabouts

A roundabout with three cars navigating through it on a clear day, surrounded by grass, young trees, and nearby buildings and rail tracks.

Unlike traditional intersections with clear right-of-way rules, roundabouts operate under a unique set of traffic expectations. Many motorists do not fully understand the right-of-way rules in a roundabout, which could lead to car accidents due to driver confusion, driver error, or driver negligence. A roundabout is essentially a circular intersection that promotes the efficient flow…

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