When you think of driving safely, you likely consider the fact that you shouldn't text while driving. However, there are other things you can do to make sure you keep yourself and other drivers safe on the road. Distracted drivers cause thousands of car accidents...
Data estimates that around three million vehicle crashes with injuries occur annually in the United States. About two million drivers sustain a permanent injury and 27% a nonfatal injury. There are several types of vehicle accident injuries a driver in Rockville,...
The effects of car accidents can devastate anyone. Residents of Maryland may think they only have whiplash in the aftermath of such an accident. However, it’s possible for whiplash to mask a traumatic brain injury. What is whiplash? Whiplash is a common injury...
Distracted driving has existed since the 1950s when Chrysler added portable record players to automobiles. However, as technology advanced, many states have banned using mobile devices while driving, including Maryland. Drivers in Rockville, Maryland, may face stiff...
Maryland residents may not realize that despite less traffic on the roads in 2020, there was a huge increase in the number of traffic fatalities. In the District of Columbia alone, there were 37 car accident fatalities in 2020, which was the highest number in over a...
Driving is especially challenging in Maryland winter weather. While car accidents happen all times of the year, they increase during the winter. Some hazards are common, but you can avoid them with good driving practices. What are some common winter driving hazards?...
At the minimum, car crashes prove inconvenient. At worst, people lose their lives in accidents. Maryland drivers may look at totaled vehicles on the roadside and wonder if there are ways they could avoid a collision. Sometimes, it could be possible to avert an...
One of the favorite times of many Maryland residents is when the leaves of the trees begin changing colors in the fall. Many people enjoy taking scenic drives on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Scenic Byway and other roads throughout the state to take in the beautiful...
Motor vehicle accidents are scary and unfortunate, but even the safest driver in the world can’t avoid them. For families with third-row SUVs and people who frequently ride in the back seat in Maryland, passenger safety during rear-end collisions becomes a huge...
Like virtually every aspect of life in America, the rate of deaths for people who have died in car accidents differs wildly by race. This is true across the country, including in Maryland and Washington D.C. Death rate by race It is no secret that African-Americans...