Passengers Injured in Uber Accidents
Uber and other rideshare services are becoming one of the most popular forms of transportation in some areas in Maryland and throughout the United States. People use Ubers for a variety of reasons, such as convenience, efficiency, and cost. However, what happens if an Uber is involved in an auto accident? Who is responsible for […]
Drunk Driving Uber Accidents In Maryland
Many people argue that Uber and other rideshare services have been a significant factor in reducing the number of drunk driving accidents. While this argument may be true, it does not mean that Uber vehicles or drivers are never involved in drunk driving accidents. An Uber drive can be under the influence of drugs or […]
Maryland Lyft Accidents and Passengers
If you are a Lyft passenger involved in a car accident, it is important that you understand the steps that you need to take to protect your right to recover compensation for your injuries. Our Pinder Plotkin legal team discusses Lyft accidents in this article and the various claims that may be available for a […]
Uber Driver Background Checks — Is Your Maryland Uber Driver Safe?
A review of Uber’s website regarding background checks reveals that a background check includes a review of the driver’s motor vehicle record and criminal record. The company lists various situations that result in disqualification, such as convictions for violent crimes, felonies, and sexual offenses. Major traffic violations or recent minor traffic violations may also result […]
Uber & Lyft Distracted Driving Accidents in Maryland
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are becoming more popular throughout the United States. Maryland residents use Uber and Lyft for a variety of reasons, including saving time and money when you need to travel to and from the airport or from a hotel to a meeting. However, are rideshare drivers more frequently distracted while […]
Drunk driving Lyft Accidents in Maryland
One of the common reasons that people use Lyft rideshare services is to avoid a DUI charge. Lyft and other rideshare services offer a safe way for individuals who have had too much to drink to get home. However, what happens when someone is injured in a drunk driving Lyft accident? Who is responsible for […]
Making a UCJ Claim with MAIF for a MD Car Accident
An Unsatisfied Claim and Judgment (UCJ) is a claim for compensation made against the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF). UCJ claims are extremely complex because the MAIF does not make it easy for accident victims to recover compensation for injuries. Many lawyers shy away from MAIF-UCJ claims because there are so many rules and hoops […]
Recovering from Spinal Cord Injuries After a Maryland Car Crash
Spinal cord injuries are some of the most traumatic injuries a person can sustain in a car accident. Damage to the spinal cord may result in loss of function, including feeling and mobility, throughout the entire body. Many people assume that the spinal cord must be severed to suffer paralysis. However, this is not true. […]
Common Causes of Tractor Trailer Accidents in Maryland
Motor vehicle accidents involving tractor-trailer trucks and other large trucks are extremely deadly and dangerous to the occupants of other vehicles. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of fatalities in crashes involving large trucks increased by 5.4 percent. In 2016, the fatalities caused by accidents involving large trucks took the lives of 4,317 individuals. Sadly, […]
Limit on Non-Economic Damages for Personal Injury Claims
If you are injured in a personal injury accident or through medical malpractice, you sustain a variety of damages. In addition to the physical injuries, you sustain financial damages and non-economic damages. Under Maryland’s personal injury laws, you are entitled to seek compensation for your damages if the injury was caused by negligence or other […]
How to Prove that Driver Fatigue Contributed to the Cause of a Maryland Truck Accident?
Operating a commercial truck requires a great deal of training and experience. Regardless of a driver’s level of training and experience, a driver who is tired or drowsy is not as safe as a driver who is well-rested. Truck driver fatigue greatly increases the risk of being involved in a truck crash. Drivers who are […]
Chapter Six – Conclusion and Tips for Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents
The entire legal team and personal injury lawyers of Pinder Plotkin LLC are here to help you if you are injured in a motorcycle accident. However, we hope that you remain safe and never need to deal with an injury claim. Therefore, we encourage you to follow these safety suggestions to reduce your risk of […]