If you have the misfortune of receiving a traffic citation, then you're likely aware that you can receive either a moving or nonmoving violation here in Maryland. If the police gave you one of these citations, then you might wonder what types of behaviors fall into...
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Some pedestrians are more apt to be hit than others
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data published in 2017 shows that an estimated 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents that year. Emergency room doctors also treated an additional 137,000 people for non-fatal injuries. The risks...
Preparing for a child custody case? Clothing choices matter
If you're one of the many Maryland parents headed to court regarding child-related issues in divorce, you might be feeling anxious or stressed and worried about the potential outcome of your case. Like all good parents, you only want what's best for your kids. If your...
Speeding: A common form of reckless driving
While behind the wheel, all Maryland drivers have the responsibility of making smart and safe decisions. Unfortunately, many drivers do not make good decisions, and it is often innocent people who pay the price. Speeding is one of the most common types of reckless...
The 2 ways to establish paternity in Maryland
Most jurisdictions automatically assume that a mother is the bona fide parent of the child born to them; however, they don't look at fathers the same way. Like Maryland, many states have a process that dads must follow to establish their paternity and thus be able to...
Should you participate in field sobriety tests? Probably not
Like other drivers here in Maryland, you may not have known that you have a choice whether to participate in field sobriety tests or not. Fortunately, the law does not require you to do so, and in many cases, you probably shouldn't. More than likely, it would do more...
Which types of incidents result in traumatic brain injuries?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) as one of the leading causes of disability and death. The federal agency's 2014 data shows that as many as 155 individuals died from TBI-related complications each day that...
How should you behave during a traffic stop?
A police officer pulling someone over can ruin his or her day. Whether officers believe a driver was speeding or they have reasonable suspicion that a driver is intoxicated, a traffic stop can cause a driver to feel anxious and worried, even if that person does not...
How parental alienation can ruin your child custody prospects
Most divorcing spouses struggle to come to terms with the prospect of not seeing their kids every day. It's this thought that motivates them to do whatever it takes to get as much visitation or custody time with their kids as possible. Sometimes parents engage in...
Vehicle safety technology cannot prevent all pedestrian accidents
It can seem like technological advancements happen every day. You may have seen numerous automobile advertisements boasting various safety features on new models intended to keep drivers, passengers and other travelers safe. While these features can certainly help...