The Appellate Court of Maryland has ruled in favor of a car crash victim seeking additional compensation from her insurance company. The decision means the plaintiff’s fight to recover an additional $20,000 under her policy's uninsured motorist coverage can now move...
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Am I legally required in Maryland to clean my car of snow and ice?
Winter is here and, although the past winters have been mild in many parts of Maryland, some areas of the state have had to contend with significant ice and snow. One of the things that Marylanders do on a wintry morning before setting off for work is clean their car...
The holiday season brings an increase in drunk driving incidents
We’re at the beginning of the holiday season and holiday revelry means that it’s easy for Ocean City drivers to find themselves on the road after a few drinks. According to the National Highway and Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents increase during the...
What are some “aggregating factors” in a Maryland DUI?
A typical driving while under the influence (DUI) charge in Ocean City, Maryland carries a range of possible penalties. Punishment, however, is increased when certain elements are involved. Most DUIs are charged as misdemeanors. Aggravating factors can increase...
What are the impaired driving penalties in Maryland when there are injuries?
About 8,000 impaired-driving crashes occur every year on Maryland roads and about 35 percent of those auto accidents result in injury. DWI/DUI penalties vary depending on the charge and whether a first or repeat offense is involved. In general, a first offense is a...
New Video Series! Ask an Attorney Featuring Michael Walls
We're debuting the first two episodes of our new video series "Ask an Attorney". You'll be able to keep up with the series here on our website, or on our Youtube channel. Introducing Attorney Michael Walls Transcript Hi, I’m Attorney Mike Walls from Maronick Law...
What are the penalties in Maryland for repeat DUI convictions?
About one-third of Maryland’s roadway deaths are caused by impaired drivers. Many of those fatal accidents are caused by drivers who were previously convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). A person with a prior DUI has four...
Resources for those who have been in a Maryland auto accident
If you’ve been in a Glen Burnie, Baltimore, or Ocean City, Maryland auto accident, you probably have some questions and are looking for information. Here’s a short list of questions and answers we’ve covered that will be of help. FAQs What to do after a car accident...
Common car accident injuries in Maryland
Auto accident injuries in Baltimore and Ocean City, Maryland run the gamut from simple bruises to fatalities. However, some injuries seem to happen more often in Maryland auto accidents than others. Whiplash Whiplash occurs when a sudden movement stretches the muscles...
Good news for Maryland drivers: Auto accidents decline in 2021
Baltimore motorists, who have consistently ranked at the bottom of one insurer’s annual report on bad drivers, were treated to some good news on driving and deaths in a preliminary report recently issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)....