How To Talk to the Insurance Company After a Crash

After a car crash, the flurry of activity begins almost immediately. Emergency responders may be at the scene, you might be arranging a tow truck, and medical evaluations could be underway. Once the dust settles, though, you’ll likely receive a call from an insurance company. Whether it’s your own provider or the other driver’s insurer, […]

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Are You at Fault If Someone Cuts You Off in Traffic?

Many of us have been in this same scenario: you are driving along, keeping a safe distance, and out of nowhere, another driver cuts you off. There is no signal, no space, just a swerve into your lane, causing you to slam on your brakes. Unfortunately, maybe this caused you to swerve and hit someone […]

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Who Pays for Car Accident Settlements?

If you get into a car accident, there will be expenses. Even a minor fender bender will mean paying car repair bills. In accidents that cause injuries, the medical expenses begin with the first trip to the emergency room. You’ll likely incur a substantial financial burden when you add lost wages. What makes matters worse […]

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Safety Tips for Families on Road Trips

Road trips are a great way to create lasting memories. However, they also come with their own set of risks. The last thing you want to do is end up in an accident on the road. If you want to arrive safe at your location, you will need to prepare. Let’s look at a few […]

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Can You Use Dashcam Footage in a Car Accident Claim?

The first home video system was introduced in 1963 by Ampex. It included a TV monitor, special furniture, and the Ampex VR-1500 camera that weighed around 100 pounds. Cut to: Today, you can find a video camera that fits in the palm of your hand and weighs the same as an apple. Video cameras in […]

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What Are Maryland’s Car Seat Laws?

The very first car owners quickly discovered two things. First, cars were a great mode of transportation that transformed society. Second, if your car stops because it collides with another object, you keep moving until you hit something. Unfortunately, that “something” was often the steering wheel or dashboard. Automobile manufacturers quickly discovered that a restraint […]

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Are Car Accidents More Common on College Campuses?

For many college students, it is their first time living away from home. Others opt for the commute to classes. In either scenario, there is the potential for a lot of traffic in and around the campus. In Maryland, there are 55 accredited colleges and universities with a total number of 170,831 students (according to […]

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Who Can Be Sued in a Car Accident Case?

Unfortunately, car accidents can happen at any time. According to the Maryland State Police data, there have already been 72,209 crashes this year. If you have been involved in a collision, you might be left with serious injuries, financial burdens, and property damage. How can you start the process of recovering compensation? In these cases, […]

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Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage Required in Maryland?

According to a new report from the Insurance Research Council, as many as one in seven U.S. drivers (14 percent) operated a vehicle without liability insurance in 2022. In Maryland, understanding your auto insurance requirements is crucial to ensure you’re adequately protected in case of car accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers. One common question […]

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What Does it Mean if My Car Was Totaled?

Maryland saw 110,340 car accidents in 2023, according to the Maryland Highway Safety Office. Of these, 81,198 included property damage. If you’ve recently been in a car accident, one of the most distressing outcomes can be hearing that your vehicle has been “totaled.” This word, often used by insurance companies, causes confusion and concern in […]

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