Blog: Motor Vehicle Accidents

Is lane splitting legal and can it cause motorcycle accidents?

May 21, 2024

Motorcyclists and lane splitting are a dangerous combination. Lane splitting, or the practice of a motorcyclist navigating between two lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic, is risky for all road users. Not only is this practice illegal in Maryland, but it can also lead to accidents and injuries. Motorcyclists, like drivers of four-wheeled vehicles, should always prioritize everyone’s safety. The injured party can seek compensation if a motorcyclist injures another because of lane splitting...

Resources for those who have been in a Maryland auto accident

Mar 2, 2022

If you’ve been in a Glen Burnie, Baltimore, or Ocean City, Maryland auto accident, you probably have some questions and are looking for information. Here’s a short list of questions and answers we’ve covered that will be of help. FAQs What to do after a car accident in Maryland | Maronick Law LLC What do I do after an accident? We provide tips on how to handle the immediate aftermath of an...

Good news for Maryland drivers: Auto accidents decline in 2021

Feb 16, 2022

Baltimore motorists, who have There was a 13.2 percent decrease in estimated fatalities for the period from January to September 2021 in Maryland. There were an estimated 424 fatalities in the first nine months of 2020, while the same time frame in 2021 saw an estimated 368 fatalities. Statewide, driving habits among motorists in the Old Line State fared better than many states, according to the NHTSA report. The data shows that...

Do you need a police report to prove fault in a Maryland car accident?

Jan 10, 2022

No. It’s easier to prove fault with a police report; however, it’s not always possible that a report was prepared. Maryland law does not require that every accident be reported to the police. In fact, Maryland officials recommend that the police only be called for major accidents. The police should not always be called after a motor vehicle collision, according to “Move It,” a collaboration of Maryland’s traffic and police agencies including the Maryland...

Do I need to get an attorney to handle my auto accident claim?

Dec 1, 2021

Yes. The insurance companies will take advantage of you if an experienced Ocean City auto accident lawyer is not involved in your case. First, the probability of being involved in an auto accident in Maryland is quite high compared to other states. Baltimore drivers have never fared well in On average, drivers in Baltimore saw 4.2 years between accident claims – an improvement over last year’s 3.8 years between accidents. Allstate says...

(Video) Don’t Take The First Offer From Insurance Companies After A Car Accident

Nov 24, 2021

Video Transcript Hi, it’s attorney Tom Maronick. I’m here in Annapolis, Maryland to talk about car accidents. And the number one thing that people do to hurt their chance whether it’s Annapolis or some other part of Maryland to get a better recovery in a car accident. If you’re in a car accident, the last thing you want to do is to take an initial offer from an insurance company. Why is...

What is contributory negligence and what does it have to do with Maryland auto accidents?

Nov 12, 2021

Contributory negligence is a complete bar to recovery — that means that if the plaintiff in a lawsuit has contributed in any way to the accident for which he is suing, the case will be thrown out of court. Some call it a “blame the victim” mentality. As a result, insurance defense attorneys in Ocean City and other Maryland cities scour the case for ways in which the plaintiff could have contributed to the accident...

Overview of distracted driving laws in Maryland

Nov 8, 2021

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports distracted driving causes about 280,000 injuries per year. In 2019, data from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety reported distracted driving cost employers over $18 billion. Distracted driving in Glen Burnie, Maryland, is an often avoidable crime that comes with stiff penalties. Distracted driving overview Distracted driving is defined as any activity that takes a driver’s mind and attention away from the road. Some ...

Auto insurer refuses coverage for additional driver

Oct 18, 2021

A Maryland auto accident insurer was successful recently in turning back a legal challenge by a woman who sought underinsured motorist benefits for injuries she suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals ruled that, even though the woman was named as an “additional driver,” she wasn’t entitled to benefits under the Geico policy. The Maryland policyowner added her mother, the resident of a nearby state, to the policy as an...

Motorcycle fatalities over the last several years have decreased

Apr 30, 2021

With the pandemic easing and summer on the way, Baltimore men and women are looking forward to warm weather rides on their motorcycles. There is some good news on the Baltimore motorcycle accident front — the number of motorcyclists killed in crashes nationwide has been trending downward. In 2018, 4,985 motorcyclists died, 5,172 died in 2017 and that was down from the 5,337 reported in 2016. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...