What is the Boulevard Rule? Maryland’s Boulevard Rule applies to all “through highways” and major roadways where intersections are controlled by stop and yield signs. Vehicles wanting to turn onto these roads must give right-of-way to those vehicles already on the road. You may need to contact a Maryland accident attorney to determine if the […]

Maryland Property Damage Claim: How will my damaged car be valued? If you’ve been involved in a Maryland car accident and your car is totaled, you are entitled to the fair market value of that vehicle. Your car will likely be valued either through the Kelley Blue Book or the NADA Official Used Car Guide. […]

Uninsured Motorist Claims in Maryland: What are they and what you should do. It’s a scary thought but something all of us should keep in mind. An estimated 12% of Maryland drivers and 15% of DC drivers are either underinsured or have no vehicle insurance at all. What do you do if you are hit […]

Is speeding Contributory Negligence? Speeding is one example of contributory negligence. Let’s say the other driver loses control of his car. You, the claimant, are going 25 mph over the posted limit and can’t brake in time. Traveling at that speed contributed to the crash and injury. If you’d been going slower, the accident might […]

Failure to wear a seatbelt in Marland is not considered contributory negligence. While not wearing a seatbelt is dangerous and a misdemeanor traffic violation, it does not contribute to the claimant’s ability to avoid the accident. In fact, in a Maryland personal injury trial, evidence of seat belt use cannot even be mentioned. Involved in […]