In Maryland, pedestrians have the right of way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks, but that protection is not unconditional as it depends on where and how you are crossing. Drivers face specific duties at intersections,...

In Maryland, a survival action and a wrongful death claim are two separate lawsuits that can both arise from the same fatal incident. A survival action is filed by the deceased person’s estate to recover what the...

Maryland bicycle laws give cyclists the same legal rights and duties as motor vehicle drivers on public roads. That means you must follow traffic signals, ride in designated areas, use required safety equipment, and signal...

When a car accident causes a fatality in Maryland, two separate legal processes begin almost immediately. The state may pursue criminal charges against the at-fault driver, and your family has the right to file a civil claim...

After a Maryland car accident, insurance companies use a range of tactics to pay you as little as possible on your claim. These tactics include making fast lowball settlement offers, requesting recorded statements, delaying...