Tag Archives: Auto Accidents
Sudden Incapacity – Part 2
In my case, the claim was that the driver had been ill and passed out due to dehydration. I filed a lawsuit for my client and began the discovery process. I retained a medical expert to review the driver’s medical records, which were inconsistent with someone who passed out due to dehydration. When I… Read More »
Sudden Incapacity – Part 1
I recently handled a case where my client was traveling down the road, minding his own business, when suddenly, and without warning, a car traveling in the opposite direction crossed the center line and hit him head-on. The impact was big, and my client suffered significant and permanent injuries. When the police arrived, it… Read More »
Is That a Hawk?
I saw something recently that I had not seen before. There is a crosswalk I pass every day on the way to work at an intersection with no traffic light. The roadway has a speed limit of 40 miles per hour, so it wasn’t the safest place to cross, but there was a crosswalk… Read More »
The Boulevard Rule
The Maryland Boulevard Rule holds that motorists on a through highway have the right of way over vehicles entering the road from side streets, driveways, and similar locations. The Court summed it up pretty succinctly: “The purpose of the Boulevard Rule is to ‘facilitate the free flow of traffic on major thoroughfares by preventing… Read More »
How Much is My Auto Accident Case Worth?
One of the most often asked questions from my clients is, “how much is my case worth?” The answer is, “it depends.” There are many different factors to consider to determine the value of a personal injury case. First, it depends on your treatment. If you, for example, attend a few physical therapy sessions… Read More »
How to Unsettle an Unfair Settlement
The insurance companies and adjustors are not your friends. After an accident, they call and ask how you are doing, and they sound like they care, but they don’t. Well, they do, just not about you. They care about settling your case for a little money as possible, even if it is not fair… Read More »
Mind The Gap
A few years ago, I had a client who fell down some steps at his apartment complex and injured his back. The cleaning company had just mopped the floor, but had not gotten around to putting up the wet floor signs yet. He began treating for his back, but then found himself in jail…. Read More »
The Ins and Outs of Roundabouts
Roundabouts are circular intersections that typically don’t use traffic signals to control the traffic. Instead, yield signs are placed at each entrance to the roundabout to alert drivers to approach the intersection with caution. When you’re moving towards a roundabout with a single lane surrounding the roundabout, reduce your speed. You’re not required to… Read More »
Help Protect Those Who Protect You
At some point while driving, I’m sure you’ve seen and heard authorized emergency vehicles traveling on the roadway. But what are you actually supposed to do when you encounter these vehicles that are responding to some incident? Here are the most important things you should to do when you encounter emergency vehicles with lights… Read More »