Many people think of urban roads and highways when they think about Maryland traffic. However, venturing outside Baltimore can be every bit as dangerous when it comes to road safety. Rural roads have different dangers, but they still present challenges for drivers....
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Memorial Day may see more drunk drivers on Maryland roads
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and for many in Baltimore County is celebrated as the unofficial start of summer. Part of this celebration for many is having a drink or two. But, when one or two becomes four or more, the holiday may end in a catastrophic drunk...
Fatalities down but injuries and crashes increase in 2019
While Baltimore residents may be relieved to hear that pedestrian fatalities went down in 2019, car accidents and injuries on the whole increased. This may mean that lives are being saved in the emergency room, rather than roadways becoming safer for all those on it....
Is drowsy driving dangerous?
Drowsy driving is so common in Maryland that it's practically expected. If you have to be at work at 5 in the morning, you might feel like you have no choice but to hit the road when you're half-asleep. This might also apply if you have a night shift or closing shift...
What is negligence per se?
Many Baltimore car accidents are not really ‘accidents’ at all. Most accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more parties, including drivers, vehicle owners, employers, and manufacturers. When one of these parties breaches a duty owed to a motorist and that...
Three tips for driving in winter weather
Winter is here in Baltimore County and this means the roads will be slick with ice and snow. It is at times like this that motorists must be extra careful to avoid causing a car crash. The following are some tips to follow when driving this winter to keep you and...
Traffic fatalities rise as nation returns to work
Although vehicle travel across the country dropped during the pandemic, the National Safety Council determined that highway deaths rose by 20 percent during the first six months of the year. The NSC, based on figures for June, anticipates that fatalities from car...
What is negligent entrustment?
Every time you climb behind the wheel of your car and take to Baltimore County's many roads and highways, you run the risk of experiencing a car accident. Yet this is a risk that you may view as acceptable given your belief that the other drivers you encounter on the...
How road rage endangers the lives of others
Navigating the Maryland roadways can be daunting at times. Whether you are running late to an important meeting or are stuck behind a slow driver, you may feel angry and aggressive while behind the wheel. If you have, you are certainly not alone. In fact, AAA...
What you should know about distracted driving in Maryland
Distracted driving is responsible for a growing number of car accidents and deaths in Maryland. As noted by the Baltimore Sun, an average of 158 Maryland residents lose their lives each year because of a distracted driver. Maryland has reacted to the growing concerns...