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Several people have died after slow responses from D.C. ambulances, although it is nearly impossible to determine the impact of delays, one recent instance is being attributed to human error. On January 2nd, Albert Jackson, 67, died after he suffered a heart attack and the firefighters responded to his 911 call at the wrong location. It took 20 minutes to get medical attention to him.
Joel DuBoff is the Jackson family’s attorney, and he recently said “The chief is not making any reforms…you call the ambulance service, and maybe they’ll do something and maybe they won’t.” Click here to read the full Washington Post article.
Rain, ice, and snow impair a car driver’s ability to drive safely. 17% of all fatal car accidents and 20% of all car accidents resulting in personal injury occur during adverse weather.[1]
The fact that so many dangerous car accidents occur during bad weather is common sense for any driver in Maryland, as we try to navigate our congested highways and side streets. In bad weather, our visibility, ability to stop, and ability to control our vehicle are obviously limited.
Two of the major excuses I hear from negligent drivers are, “I looked, but I just didn’t see them,” or, “I tried to stop but couldn’t.” These excuses are not good defenses.
The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Driver’s Manual states, in part, that:
“Drivers must recognize and adjust their speed to adverse conditions. Maryland Vehicle Law requires that motorists drive at a reasonable and prudent speed and with a regard for existing and potential hazards. You may drive slower than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit.”[2]
Under Maryland law, all drivers must use “reasonable care” when they are behind a wheel:
“The driver of a motor vehicle must use reasonable care. Reasonable care is that degree of caution and attention, which a person of ordinary skill and judgment would use under similar circumstances. What constitutes reasonable care depends upon the circumstances of a particular case.” Maryland Pattern Jury Instruction -Civil – 18:1 STANDARD OF CARE.
If you have been injured in a car accident, please give us a call at (301) 495-3131 or (443) 912-0002 for a free legal consultation. We will answer every question you have regarding your rights to recover from a car accident.
[1] http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather/q1_roadimpact.htm – ten year average from 2002 to 2012 analyzed by Booz Allen Hamilton, based on NHTSA data.
What does the date April 15 mean to you? Maybe it’s your mom’s birthday, or the day you got married, or the day your baby was born. But, for many Americans, April 15 is just tax day. The day your hard-earned money goes to the government; the day you have to send out all that dreaded paperwork laden with income tax. The days leading up to tax day, and tax day itself, can be stressful and anxiety inducing. These days force us to think about our income and economic status, how much we need and how much is going to disappear from our bank accounts. You probably know all this, but have you ever thought about how the feelings you get on tax day might affect your behavior and ability to function?
Canadian researchers thought about it. A study of 30 years of records from the Fatality Analysis Reporting system, which is maintained by the National Highway traffic Safety administration, revealed that tax day is a dangerous time to be behind the wheel. The system tallies every single car crash in the U.S. that results in at least one death within thirty days of the accident, and researchers in Toronto found that there were more deaths on tax day.
It’s not always easy to determine fault in a car accident. By the time police arrive, the parties involved in wrecks are often fighting about who caused the accident. Likewise, there are many accidents that don’t offer enough evidence to determine who made a mistake. However, there are other crashes in which victims and the negligent drivers are exceedingly easy to identify. We’ve summarized two recent accidents that leave no doubt as to who caused them.
If you believe that another party’s negligence caused your injuries, we can help you fight for the compensation you deserve. At DuBoff & Associates, Chartered, we have 50 years of combined experience handling personal-injury lawsuits, and we are proud to represent car-accident victims who seek fair compensation for their injuries. If you want to arrange a consultation with a personal-injury lawyer from our firm, please call 443-912-0002.
We all know smartphones are sources of distraction for drivers behind the wheel. Texting or chatting while driving leads to an increased risk of car accidents, and every state, except one, has a texting ban on the books. However, not everyone is on the same page when it comes to GPS apps on smartphones.
Having a navigation app read you directions is certainly safer than holding an atlas on your steering wheel as you drive, but some smartphone apps may offer too much functionality, which could, ultimately, distract users while driving.
Yahoo News reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to step in and regulate how these apps work to ensure drivers don’t use any unnecessary features while the GPS apps are open in a moving vehicle.
The Distracted-Driving Bill Has Been Met With Mixed Reactions
Most auto companies have fully embraced an anti-distraction stance, so they are onboard with the proposed regulations. However, app developers criticize the proposal as impractical. Unlike dedicated GPS systems, smartphone apps are designed to work in many situations outside of the car, so there is no real way to limit the apps in the car without cutting features across the board. There is also a problem with enforcement, because new apps arrive for sale all the time, and it would be extremely difficult to hold all app makers to the new regulations.
Car manufacturers have already embraced rules that limit driver interaction times to two seconds for built-in GPS units. However, critics were quick to point out that drivers moving at 60 miles per hour will travel approximately 176 feet during that time.
If you’ve suffered an injury during a distracted-driving accident in Baltimore, then you might know firsthand how dangerous texting while driving can be. You may also have learned how difficult it is to negotiate with insurance companies and get compensation without an accident lawyer.
At DuBoff & Associates, Chartered in Baltimore, we have 50 combined years of experience helping clients find justice through civil lawsuits. To speak with an accident attorney about a distracted-driving accident, call us today at 443-912-0002.
Auto Company Uses Simulator to Deter Drinking and Driving
CBS Baltimore reports that Ford is taking an active approach to keeping teens from drinking and driving by showing them the dangers firsthand. The car manufacturer has teens try to navigate an obstacle course in a car while wearing blurring goggles. Ford says most people don’t think to address the issue because young teens shouldn’t be drinking, but recent statistics show they do anyway.
If you’re looking for an accident lawyer to help you seek compensation after a car accident, call us. At DuBoff & Associates, Chartered, we will work hard to protect your interests. To learn more about our services, call us today at 443-912-0002.