From fender-benders to fatal collisions, car accidents are, unfortunately, common across the United States, and Maryland is no exception. According to data, there are, on average, more than 110,000 car accidents in Maryland annually, resulting in over 500 fatalities and more than 30,000 injuries. Most…
Most car accidents occur because someone was negligent—the driver was speeding; someone ran a red light; or a pedestrian stepped into the road. In these cases, the cause of the accident may be obvious and a witness who saw the accident can testify about what…
As of March 2023, there have already been 92 fatal car accidents in the State of Maryland just this year. Those car accidents have claimed 102 lives: 58 drivers; 19 passengers; 22 pedestrians; 2 bicyclists; and 1 fatality not yet determined. This is according to…
Being a passenger in a vehicle while someone else is driving can be a nerve-wracking experience. Just ask any parent who has tried to teach their teenager how to drive. Being a sidekick in a car is not always easy. Not only does a passenger…
No matter how careful and cautious you may be, you are bound to experience an accident or injury at some point. Perhaps you are out for a day of shopping at the mall when you have a “slip and fall” in one of the stores.…
No one can predict a violent car accident, and certainly no one wants to suffer significant injuries as a result. Unfortunately for one Carroll County woman, that’s exactly what happened. A commercial van rear-ended her vehicle in stop and go traffic, seriously injuring her lower…
Unexpected accidents can cause debilitating injuries or death, affecting both the victims themselves and their loved ones. The last thing you want to think about in this situation is a legal battle, but holding someone accountable is often an important part of the process. A…
Recently, Dennis Twigg had the opportunity to participate in the Leveraging Social Security Benefits in Retirement seminar put on by the Carroll County Community College Foundation. This informative seminar featured a panel of Planned Giving Advisory Council Members, including Dennis Twigg, and covered various strategies…
Even if you do your best to stay safe when you are driving on the road, there is nothing stopping other drivers from putting your safety at risk. If you suffered an injury due to a car accident, you might be interested in filing a…
Legislative district maps have long been used to assign both single-member and multi-member districts in Maryland, but a recent case in the Maryland Court of Appeals argued that the use of these districts conflicts with the state Constitution. The case argued that, since some districts…
