Car Accidents
Is Uber Safer Than Taxis?
Jill Kolodner | January 13, 2025 | Car Accidents
Rideshare services are changing how people get around in Baltimore, Maryland. Many residents ask about Uber’s safety compared to regular yellow cabs. Uber and similar apps have forever changed city transportation. The Pew Research Center found that over 36% of Americans have used a rideshare service. More competition has also changed how taxi companies work…. read more
What Happens In Maryland When You Let Someone Else Drive Your Car, and They Get In an Accident?
Jill Kolodner | January 3, 2025 | Car Accidents
Loaning your car in Maryland could be a thoughtful gesture, or it could be an act of reckless abandon. In any case, it’s essential that you understand what might happen if the borrower causes an accident. This post should shed some light on the matter. Maryland’s Mandatory Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage Maryland requires all drivers… read more
What To Do After a Hit and Run In Baltimore
Jill Kolodner | October 24, 2024 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are scary, but the situation can be even more nerve-racking if the other driver flees the scene. Unfortunately, hit and run accidents are all too common in Baltimore. In fact, over 10,000 hit and run accidents occur each year in the city. If you are the victim of a hit and run accident,… read more
How Many MPH Can I Go Above the Speed Limit in Baltimore?
Jill Kolodner | September 6, 2024 | Car Accidents
There’s a relatively common view in the general public that you can safely drive a couple of miles per hour (MPH) over the speed limit – and this view persists in Baltimore, Maryland. However, strictly speaking, the police can give you a ticket if you even drive just one MPH over the posted speed limit…. read more
Diminished Value Accident Claims
Jill Kolodner | August 30, 2024 | Car Accidents
When your car is wrecked, it loses value. We refer to that as diminished value. Even if your vehicle is repaired, it may lose value because of an accident. The vehicle’s diminished value is equal to the difference between the value of your car before the accident and the value of your car after the… read more
Hit and Run Investigation Process
Jill Kolodner | July 24, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you are involved in a traffic accident in Maryland, the law requires you to stop and comply with the obligations in the state’s Transportation Code. Generally, the law requires you to render reasonable assistance to injured parties, provide your information to the other drivers, and give your information to the responding officers. Leaving the… read more
How Long After a Car Accident in Dundalk Can You File a Police Report?
Jill Kolodner | July 5, 2024 | Car Accidents
Following a car accident, there are a number of steps to take. You’ll need to document the incident, get medical attention, and repair your vehicle, among other tasks. Many people don’t realize that time limits come with some of those steps in Maryland — including filing a police report, notifying insurance, or filing a claim…. read more
Using Dash Cam Evidence in Your Car Accident Claim
Jill Kolodner | June 20, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you were involved in a traffic crash in Baltimore, you could receive compensation for your injuries and damages. However, Maryland is an at-fault state for car accidents. Therefore, you must prove the elements of negligence to establish liability for your damages. If available, you might use dashcam footage as part of your evidence. How… read more
What Happens if No One Was at Fault for My Baltimore Car Accident?
Jill Kolodner | June 4, 2024 | Car Accidents
You might think that since Maryland is an ‘at-fault’ car accident insurance state, there must be no such thing as a no-fault car accident. However, that’s not the case; after all, some car accidents aren’t anybody’s fault. Examples of No-Fault Car Accidents Below is an abbreviated list of some of the most common types of… read more
How Long Do I Have To File a Car Accident Claim in Dundalk, MD?
Jill Kolodner | May 31, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you were injured in a car accident in Dundalk, Maryland, you have a limited time to file a claim to seek compensation for your accident-related injuries and losses. It is critical that you know the time limit that applies to your case so you don’t accidentally forfeit your right to recover compensation for your… read more