As of June 1, 2025, Maryland has enacted new laws increasing penalties for drivers convicted of driving under the influence. While these changes may seem like a matter for criminal courts, they also reflect an ongoing threat to public safety. For families in Washington, D.C., where roads and drivers constantly…
A tragic crash in Anne Arundel County has left one woman dead and a repeat DUI offender facing severe legal consequences. The February 17 collision on Mitchells Chance Road near Hamlet Club Drive involved a Chevrolet pickup veering into oncoming traffic and striking a Ford truck head-on. The Ford’s passenger,…
A well-known cast member from The Real Housewives of Potomac has been sentenced to one year in jail following a drunk driving crash in Montgomery County. The conviction stems from a March 2024 arrest, where the driver was found guilty of multiple charges, including negligent driving and failure to control…
A pair of devastating car accidents in Maryland early Friday morning left two people dead and eight others hospitalized. The first occurred on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, involving a fiery collision that tragically claimed one life and injured four others. Hours earlier, another accident in Prince George’s County resulted…
Some of the most dangerous situations encountered on most any expressway, beltway or highway are construction zones and accident scenes where road workers or EMS personnel must perform their jobs in close proximity to passing cars and trucks. Despite caution placards and warning signs placed ahead of roadway construction zones…
When someone gets behind the wheel while intoxicated, they aren’t just breaking the law—they are also putting everyone around them at risk. In Maryland, drivers who cause accidents while under the influence can be held accountable through criminal charges and in civil court through personal injury lawsuits. In DUI cases,…
DUI accidents are among the most devastating types of crashes, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. In Maryland, families who lose loved ones in such accidents have legal options to pursue justice and compensation. Understanding your rights under Maryland law is essential if you are dealing with the aftermath…
Dangers of Driving Under the Influence in Maryland Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only dangerous but highly illegal. The chances of crashes and fatal accidents increase when drivers are inhibited because they are less able to react to dangerous road conditions and generally exercise poor…
Dangers of Driving Under the Influence in Maryland Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not only dangerous but highly illegal. The chances of crashes and fatal accidents increase when drivers are inhibited because they are less able to react to situations that come up on the road…
Throughout the nation, alcohol-impaired drivers are a major cause of car accidents. Impaired drivers are extremely dangerous on the roads for a number of reasons. Drivers impaired by alcohol suffer from reduced levels of concentration and slower reaction times when processing their surroundings. Additionally, drunk drivers experience inferior hand-eye coordination…