According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end car accidents are the most common type of road accidents. When a driver is paying more attention to their phone or their passengers, they are more likely to rear-end a vehicle. Usually, the person who rear-ends the other car is going to be held liable for […]
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As unpredictable winter weather continues to affect our daily lives, driving can become treacherous. When roads are covered in snow, ice, or freezing rain, you are at an increased risk of being in an auto accident. One of the most dangerous effects of winter weather is when isolated ice patches form on the road, which […]
If you are a victim in an auto accident, you have the right to be adequately compensated for any damages caused by someone else’s act of negligence. The most common expenses resulting from collisions are related to property damages, medical bills, trauma, treatments, and the loss of work. If you’re not compensated appropriately, these expenses […]
Serious losses can come from one automobile accident, including lost work, high medical bills, property damage, death, or life-long injuries. If you find that your insurance coverage is not being handled appropriately, or the insurer of the at-fault driver is refusing payment, you may need the help of a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys […]
Every year, more than six million car accidents occur. If you are in a car accident, litigation may emerge from this event as a result of an auto or personal injury. However, there are several steps you can take immediately after a car accident to do your part to maintain honest and direct communications afterward.
As the seasons change, new and seasoned drivers alike can be unprepared for the variety of winter weather conditions that come with the season. After months of summer, the snow and fog of winter may lead to unsafe driving. If you are prepared for the potentially dangerous weather conditions before they happen, you can take […]
If you get into a car accident and are found at-fault for causing the accident, you may be deemed liable or responsible for the other driver’s damages. Your auto insurance plan has what is called “liability coverage,” which steps in and pays for the other party’s damages from an auto collision in which you are […]
Life as a pedestrian can be scary, with aggressive and distracted drivers sometimes making safe passage through populated areas feel precarious. Whether you are walking to school, work, or just around your community, you have the right as a pedestrian to enjoy safe and available walking spaces. However, similar to when you are driving, you […]
PIP, or Personal Injury Protection, Insurance is Maryland’s automobile no-fault liability insurance. This means that the PIP insurance applies regardless of who is at fault for a car accident. While this sounds like a great benefit to have, car insurance companies will often encourage their customers to waive PIP insurance. Simons & Goldner has seen […]
