What Happens if a Police Car Hits You During a Chase?
[email protected] | April 11, 2025 | Car Accidents
While the idea of a police chase may bring to mind the latest action movie you watched recently, these pursuits can happen in real life and be highly dangerous for civilians in the vicinity. Motorists or pedestrians can be at risk of injury if they are in the wrong place at the wrong time and… read more
Why Would An Airbag Not Deploy During A Car Accident?
[email protected] | April 2, 2025 | Car Accidents
If you are ever in a car accident, you want your car’s safety features to kick in correctly to protect you from harm as much as possible. Though airbags carry some risks, for the average adult, they will cushion the impact and potentially save your life. But what happens when those airbags, your last line… read more
What Is Hemiplegia?
[email protected] | March 31, 2025 | Personal Injury
The medical term “hemiplegia” refers to paralysis on one side of the body. The severity of hemiplegia symptoms depends on the extent and location of the injury, but they may include severe weakness, stiffness, and numbness in a limb, on one side of the face, or in the entire left or right side of the… read more
4 Reasons To Undergo Physical Therapy After A Car Accident
[email protected] | March 31, 2025 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident in Maryland, you know how jarring it is. Beyond the moment of impact, your whole world gets turned upside down in an instant — sometimes quite literally. Dealing with painful injuries can limit your abilities, keep you from doing things you love, and lower your quality of life,… read more
Maryland Car and Booster Seat Laws
[email protected] | March 20, 2025 | Car Accidents
In 2022, an average of 429 children were injured every day in traffic accidents throughout the country. The ones most likely to suffer catastrophic injuries were those who didn’t have the proper restraints. To address this problem, all states have car and booster seat laws. Learn more about what Maryland requires for safely transporting children… read more
How to Get Car Accident Footage From MDOT Cameras
[email protected] | March 14, 2025 | Car Accidents
Maryland is an at-fault state for car accident claims. That means an accident victim must prove the other driver caused the crash before they can recover damages. Proving fault and liability can be challenging. The accident victim must have compelling evidence. Evidence in a car accident case may include: Video footage of the crash can… read more
What Happens if Someone Dies in a Car Accident in Maryland?
[email protected] | March 12, 2025 | Car Accidents
Losing a loved one in a car accident is an unimaginable tragedy. In Maryland, when someone dies in a car accident, the situation is emotionally overwhelming, but it’s also important to understand the legal process that follows. Families who are left behind may have the right to seek justice and compensation through a wrongful death… read more
Is It Illegal To Wear Headphones While Driving in Maryland?
[email protected] | March 10, 2025 | Car Accidents
Headphones, earbuds, and over-the-ear listening devices are incredibly popular in Baltimore and across the United States. People wear headphones while walking, working out, biking, and even driving. Is it illegal to wear headphones while driving in Maryland? In most cases, yes. Drivers can be pulled over for wearing headphones or earbuds when behind the wheel… read more
How Long Can The Brain Go Without Oxygen Before Damage Occurs?
[email protected] | February 27, 2025 | Brain Injuries
The brain is one of the most complex and vital organs in the human body, and it needs a constant supply of oxygen to function properly. When that oxygen supply is cut off or interrupted, the effects can be severe — and sometimes permanent or even deadly. Oxygen deprivation can set in quickly, and what… read more
Arching Back And Crying In Newborn Infants
[email protected] | February 25, 2025 | Birth Injuries
Seeing a newborn arching back and crying can be alarming for any parent. Babies can’t tell us what’s wrong, so we have to try to read their body language. Some babies arch their backs as a response to discomfort, frustration, or even excitement — and that’s normal. However, frequent or intense baby arching back and… read more