Maryland Accident Insurance Policy Limits Information

According to a new Maryland law that took effect October 1, insurance companies can now be required to disclose the policy limits of coverage provided as a result of a Maryland automobile accident prior to a lawsuit being filed. However, there are specific steps that a Maryland lawyer must take to obtain this policy limits information. Read more

Maryland Bus Accidents and Truck Accidents May Be Reduced by Phone Ban for Commercial Drivers

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and other handheld devices by commercial drivers. Such regulations could help reduce the number of serious injuries sustained from truck accidents or bus accidents in Maryland and throughout the United States. Read more

Distracted Driving Could Account for Up to 30% of Auto Accidents

According to the findings of a new study, more than a quarter of all auto accidents are likely caused by distracted drivers, who are often using cell phones and other electronic devices. Read more

Accident Lawsuit Claims Driver Was Updating Facebook While Driving

According to allegations raised in a recently filed auto accident lawsuit, a woman who struck and killed a 70-year old man while driving through Chicago’s south-side was updating her Facebook page at the time of the crash, highlighting the risks associated with mobile phone use while driving. Read more

Maryland Is Among Top 10 States for Seatbelt Use

Nine out of every 10 occupants of an automobile on Maryland roads buckles up, placing Maryland among the top 10 states for seatbelt compliance, according to a new federal study. Read more

Maryland Accident Insurance Coverage Minimums

The new minimum required Maryland insurance coverage for automobile accidents went into effect on January 1, raising the required minimum amount of automobile insurance coverage from 20/40 to 30/60. Read more

Car Accident Injury Costs

Deaths and other injuries from car accidents drain an estimated $100 billion from the U.S. economy every year, according to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more

Motorcycle Accident Injury Statistics

A recent study has found a strange disparity in statistics regarding fatalities in motorcycle accidents, reinforcing the importance of safe riding. Read more

Car Accident Crash is Leading Cause of Teen Death

A new government report estimates that 35% of teen deaths every year are caused by a car accident crash, making it the leading cause of teen death in the U.S. by a wide margin. Read more

Insurance for Maryland Auto Accidents Could See Increase If Legislation Passes

The Maryland House of Representatives is considering legislation that would raise the minimum required automobile insurance coverage in Maryland, providing much needed protection for motorists and pedestrians injured in Maryland auto accidents. Read more

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