Tag Archives: Mobility
Fatal Crash on I-695 Outer Loop at I-795
A person was ejected from their vehicle on I-695 Outer Loop at I-795 when a SUV struck their car. I-695 will be closed in this location for an extended period of time. Use I-83, Rt 26 or I-70 as your alts to access I-695 Outer Loop. Maryland State Police are investigating the scene. That… Read More »
Catastrophic Light Rail Crash in Baltimore City
At 7:30 a.m., a vehicle occupied by three people traveling eastbound on Mulberry Street collided with two light rail trains at Howard Street. Unfortunately, a female occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Baltimore City Fire and Police had to extract the occupants from the wedged vehicle. A 7-year-old child and 30-year-old man… Read More »
Catastrophic Motorcycle Crash in Prince George’s County
On July 26, 2020, a motorcycle was struck by a vehicle on Central Avenue, near Shelby Heights Drive. Eyewitness reports indicate the motorcycle was at least partly underneath the vehicle after the crash. It is reported that the motorcycle rider is alive and is being transferred for emergency care by Medevac. We can help… Read More »
Common Causes of Bus Accidents
Every day, thousands of residents and visitors to Maryland rely on bus transportation. When using buses to get around the state, passengers transfer their safety into the care of bus company owners and bus drivers. Bus operators and owners have a legal obligation to protect the safety of their passengers. However, there are many… Read More »
Comparative Negligence in Truck Accident Cases
Accidents happen every day. Truck accidents are particularly dangerous and can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. A typical passenger vehicle is no match for a commercial truck weighing over 80,000 pounds. Whenever a truck accident happens, one of the first questions that most people ask is: Who is to blame? This is… Read More »
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Collisions involving trucks often have catastrophic consequences. The sheer size of commercial trucks, with some weighing over 30,000 pounds, makes other motorists vulnerable to severe injuries and fatalities. Catastrophic collisions are often caused by large trucks, including: Tractor-trailers Garbage trucks Tow trucks Tanker trucks Flatbed trucks Cement mixers Passenger cars which, on average, weigh… Read More »
Can I Sue If I Was Hit By a Drunk Truck Driver?
Both federal and state laws require all drivers on the road to act responsibly. It is the mandate of every driver to exercise their best judgment while on the road to ensure all road users are safe. There is no excuse for intoxicated driving, especially if you drive a truck weighing nearly 80,000 pounds…. Read More »
7-Year Old Boy Dead After Accident on I-83
At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, a Dodge Dart with five passengers pulled over into the right shoulder on I-83 to tend to a child in the rear seat. As the driver opened the rear passenger-side door, a pickup truck traveling southbound on I-83 crashed into the rear of the stopped vehicle. The victim,… Read More »
Are Stretch Limousines Safe?
Here in Maryland, it’s homecoming season. I have three teenagers. Plans are being made for “the ask” (the over-the-top production of how one goes about asking their chosen date to attend) “the dress”, (self-explanatory) and “the ride” (who will have the most memorable limo arrival). All harmless high school fun, right? And the limo,… Read More »
Accessibility & Transportation for Travelers with Disabilities
Since the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, cities and communities across the country have been revising and improving their modes of public transportation to better assist people with disabilities who want the freedom and independence to travel throughout their own community. Baltimore is no exception. On June 18, 2017, Baltimore… Read More »