According to a report released by the Maryland Department of the Environment, more children in the state are being tested for lead poisoning, and fewer are being found to have elevated blood lead levels. Lead poisoning in Maryland is one of the most significant and widespread… Read More
A back injury is one of the most common problems suffered following an auto accident. For over 35 years, our auto accident lawyers have represented those injured in vehicle collisions and most of the time the injury heals within 6 to 12 weeks with active treatment… Read More
Polaris Industries, Inc. has issued an ATV recall for their 2006 Hawkeye model 2x4 and 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATV). The front bearing carrier and steering posts could break, causing the driver to lose control of their vehicle. Since ATVs are designed to be driven at high… Read More
An editorial in the April 21 issue of The Lancet discusses some troubling reports regarding fatal teen auto accidents. The article provides information from a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), work related deaths in the United States increased by nearly 10% in 2005. For the fourteenth year in a row, the most likely cause for a work injury fatality was a highway accident. >>INFORMATION:… Read More
According to a report released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fatal auto accidents at intersections occur more often with elderly drivers. Those over 70 years old were found to be more likely to cause an accident as a result of failing to yield the… Read More
This week the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an opinion which will allow insurance companies to continue reducing the amount of coverage they provide for accidents in which a co-worker of their insured is injured. As a result of this co-employee exclusion, Maryland auto accident victims… Read More
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of hit and run accidents have increased by 20% since 2000. (more…) Read More
Drivers with Maryland auto accident insurance coverage through Allstate may be entitled to refunds. (see Baltimore Sun Article). The Maryland Insurance Administration has ordered that $17.5 million in premiums be sent back to drivers whose rates were raised (more…) Read More
