WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 30, 2022 | Car Accidents
According to the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland drivers reported 95,507 traffic crashes in one recent year. These crashes injured 36,754 people and killed 573 people. Car accidents usually have only a few causes. These reported causes will often tell you the type of collision and the nature of the injuries the people involved… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 26, 2022 | Car Accidents
Being injured in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. Not only do you have to deal with the physical and emotional pain of the injuries, but you also have to worry about how you will pay for the mounting medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, if you were injured in an accident that… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 17, 2022 | Car Accidents
The good news is that most car accident cases in Baltimore settle without filing a lawsuit. Even if your Baltimore car accident involves a lawsuit, your case could settle before you go to court. Whether you have to go to court depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Appearing in Traffic Court After a… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 10, 2022 | Car Accidents
An accident report can provide valuable information to your personal injury lawyer after you get injured in a car accident. The report contains contact and insurance information for the other driver. It also gives the investigating officer’s account of what happened. Maryland gives you several options for getting a copy of your accident report. You… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 9, 2022 | Product Liability
There is never a bad time to discuss sunscreen and your need to wear it. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), more cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year than any other type of cancer. The SCF notes that regular use of sunscreen can reduce the risk of suffering… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 5, 2022 | Car Accidents
Are you having neck and lower back pain after a car accident? If so, you may be suffering from a few different injuries and conditions that are different or more serious than you initially believed. Neck and lower back injuries are often notoriously difficult to detect at first, which is why medical evaluation is typically… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 4, 2022 | Car Accidents
Hit-and-runs are illegal in Maryland. Yet, according to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 2,500 hit-and-run fatalities across the country in 2020, the latest year from which full data are available. In addition, more than 20% of pedestrian and bicycle accident fatalities were hit and runs that… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | November 3, 2022 | Personal Injury
The hangman’s fracture is a serious injury to the spinal column that can lead to death. In many cases, the negligence of others underpins the incidents that cause these types of fractures. When it does, a Baltimore personal injury attorney can help injury victims get justice. How Does a Hangman’s Fracture Occur? A hangman’s fracture… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | October 28, 2022 | Car Accidents
If you drive anywhere around Baltimore, MD, you will likely see one of the hundreds of speed and red light cameras installed throughout the city. While the primary purpose of these cameras is to promote safety by deterring speeding and other moving violations, they can also be helpful in personal injury claims. Whenever an accident… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | October 20, 2022 | Car Accidents
No one ever expects to be in a car accident; unfortunately, they occur far too often. A good percentage of car accidents are not life-threatening and tend to be only minor car accidents, which are sometimes referred to as “fender benders.” Regardless of the extent of the accident, most people wonder what they should do… read more