If you were recently involved in a car accident in which you were not at fault, you’re likely dealing with a host of stressors as a result. There’s nothing fun about car crashes. After the dust from the initial impact settles, you have to immediately shift your attention to addressing any injuries, filing a claim and receiving appropriate compensation. Is it worth hiring a lawyer to help with this process?
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In the state of Maryland, reckless driving is a crime. Yes, if you accidentally speed on a 3-lane road that you thought was a highway, you can be charged with a misdemeanor. This can lead to employment complications as well as monetary penalties. If you are charged with this violation, what can you do to beat the charge or reduce your punishment?
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Once you are injured in a car accident, there are a handful of things you should do immediately after as a result. It’s important to remember that your health and compensation are the most important factors after an accident takes place. Follow these tips to put your mind at ease and ensure your rights are protected as you are recovering from your injury.
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The days following a DUI or DWI accusation are crucial. If you have been charged with either of these crimes, there are a hand full of things you can do right now to help your case. Of course, there is still a lot of room for mistakes as well. Be sure to avoid these mistakes in order to secure the best possible outcome in your DUI/DWI case.
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As citizens of the United States, we should have certain rights we can exercise when pulled over by police officers. It is crucial to understand these rights so that you have the ability to make smart decisions in the event that you are pulled over. Additionally, understanding your rights gives you the opportunity to determine whether or not any of them were violated during a stop. This could end up significantly bolstering the strength of your defense down the road. Which rights should you be familiar with in the event that you’ve been pulled over?
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Many people in the state of Maryland confuse DWI and DUI offenses. While they are both drinking and driving offenses, there are several key differences between each of them. In this blog, we provide clarity and distinguish between the two offenses and their potential consequences.
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The moments after a car accident can be very stressful and rattling. However, it is crucial to try to keep your composure to ensure your own safety and minimize any stressful financial burdens that occur as a result of the crash. What should you do in the moments after a car accident?
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The MVA uses license points in order to decide whether a driver should enroll in a Driver Improvement Program, be suspended from driving or have their license revoked after failing to follow driving laws. Points often accumulate after minor violations, such as speeding 15 mph over the limit, failing to use a turn signal, or running a red light, but only by 1 or 2 points for each violation. The penalties for DWIs and DUIs, on the other hand, are much more severe. In many states there are no points added in addition to the consequences of the charge, but in Maryland, 8 license points are added for a DWI, and 12 license points are added for a DUI.
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In Maryland, police officers are constantly on the lookout for intoxicated drivers. DUI and DWI charges are enforced on anyone who is caught driving impaired. This strict enforcement is likely why Maryland has fewer drunk driving fatalities than other states, as well as why fatalities and serious injuries among drunk drivers are steadily declining. Before making the decision to drive impaired, or if you’ve recently been arrested for doing so, it’s important to understand the penalties for a DUI or DWI charge in Maryland and how these penalties can be reduced.
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It’s an important responsibility for any driver to understand what should be done after a car accident. In Maryland alone there are over 100,000 accidents every year, so whether you’ve recently experienced an accident or you just want to be better prepared, here’s what you should (and perhaps more importantly shouldn’t) do after a car accident.
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