Motorcycle Accident Statistics in Maryland & Baltimore
How do Maryland and Baltimore County compare to other places in the United States for motorcycle accidents? Below are some of the statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) regarding motorcycle accidents. Rate of Injuries and Fatalities in Motorcycle Accidents One of the first motorcycle […]
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. […]
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 […]
Did You Know That October is Chiropractic Health Month!
Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed that October 2018 is Chiropractic Health Month in Maryland! You know the expression – Move It Or Lose It. Many of us know that we should eat healthy and exercise but have a hard time getting our recommended dosage of fruits, veggies and exercise in. This is evident through staggering […]
Motorcycle Crash Damages & Injury Claims: Legal Options
When another person causes your injury, Maryland’s personal injury laws allow you to recover compensation for your damages, injuries, and losses. Damages in an accident claim are divided into two categories — financial damages and non-economic damages. Financial damages are your out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident, injury, and recovery. To substantiate these damages, you […]
Chapter Four – Proving Fault, Your Injuries, and Your Recovery
In the days and weeks after the motorcycle accident, you are going to be overwhelmed. If you suffered a traumatic injury, you need to focus on your health and recovery, which may include surgeries, physical therapy, pain management, and other treatments. For some accident victims, the recovery period can be extremely painful and lengthy. However, […]
Medical Treatment and Don’ts for Motorcycle Accidents
If you did not go to the emergency room from the scene of the motorcycle accident, you need to see your doctor as soon as possible. There are two reasons why you need to see a doctor after a motorcycle accident, regardless of whether or not you believe that you are injured. First, some injuries […]
How To Share Maryland Roads With Bicycles
It is very important to remember that bicyclists have the right to share Maryland roads with motorists. In Maryland, bicycles are considered vehicles. Motorists do not have an exclusive right-of-way when traveling on our roads. While bicyclists must obey traffic laws, riders also have the right to expect motorists to meet their duty of care […]
Motorcycle Crash Stats and Actions at Accident Scene
Motorcyclists face challenges each time they decide to ride their motorcycle. Challenges can include distracted or negligent drivers, hazardous road conditions, poor weather conditions, or defective motorcycle parts. Sadly, you can be the safest rider in Maryland and still be severely injured in a motorcycle crash that is not your fault. At Pinder Plotkin LLC, […]
Maryland Motorcycle Info for New & Experienced Riders
If you purchased a motorcycle recently, congratulations! Maryland and the surrounding areas have some of the most beautiful motorcycle routes on the east coast. In addition, with the traffic in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, riding a motorcycle can be an economical, convenient form of transportation. For readers who are seasoned motorcyclists, the information we cover […]