The Difficulties of Driving Around Baltimore.

We love living here, don’t we?  Baltimore is our home and it is easy to get around…SURE IT IS!  This time of year, we urge you to package up the road rage…we have plenty to spare around these parts.  We all have places to go.  Let us pledge to get there safely as we navigate around the Baltimore area this summer.

Why is driving around here so challenging at times?

1.  It seems like everyone is discourteous.

2.  Why do these other drivers even have blinkers?

3.  Have you recently tried merging from I-95 onto 395?

4.  See the crane?  No, not the bird…the construction crane.

5.  Is that a pothole or the Grand Canyon?

When driving around Baltimore causes you or someone that you love to get into an auto accident make sure that everyone at the scene is helped.  After that, begin to think of whom will represent you in court if you have personal injury case.  May we suggest Briana Arnold a Maryland auto accident attorney.  She will aggressively fight for your side.  Call her at (410) 484-1400.

Caution on the Baltimore Beltway.

If you have lived in our area for any length of time you are all too familiar with driving the beltway around Baltimore.  It is stop and go, speed up and stop, negotiate traffic jams.  Maybe there are metropolitan areas that have it worse, but this demands our complete attention every time we negotiate the drive.

There are bottlenecks everywhere.  Thousands of commuters pour in from Hartford county alone every day.  In the next 20 years the population is estimated to increase by nearly 40% and employment may be up as much as 50%.  Unfortunately, planning for that future traffic is moving as slowly as the traffic itself!

If you or a loved one is ever involved in an accident on the Baltimore beltway there is a name that you should remember.  Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold is a Baltimore County area car accident attorney.  She will not hand your case off to an associate.  For aggressive, attentive defense meet Briana Arnold in her Reisterstown Road office by calling (410) 484-1400.

The Harsh Statistics of Car Accidents.

In the United States, automobile accidents are THE leading cause of death for people between the ages of 2 and 34.  On top of that, they are one of the most common causes of personal injury for all ages.  Even if you are the most cautions and defensive driver you simply are not immune.  Unexpected situations can injure or kill you or a loved one.

How many auto accidents do you think there are per year in the U.S.?  How about a staggering six million plus!  Maybe the era of driverless cars will start to change that, but not now.  Here is an approximate percentage breakdown depending on the type of vehicle you are driving.  Injuries in SUV’s account for 10% and goes down to 3% for cars.

We hope that you will never be a statistic.  It is important to know someone to defend you if that were to become the case.  The answer may be Briana Arnold.  She is an automobile injury accident attorney in Baltimore County.  Do not wait for the aches and pains to manifest themselves.  Call Attorney Briana Arnold today at (410) 484-1400.

Why are Car Accident Deaths on the Rise?

You would think as we enter a new era in the United States that car accident fatalities would be dropping substantially.  There are much better safety regulations, supposedly better roads, and more ridesharing than America has ever seen.  However, in the latest reporting period of 2016 auto-related deaths are on the rise again.

Why so many crashes on Baltimore area roads?  One of the theories is that drivers are far more distracted now than they have ever been.  In recent years our constant companion the cell phone has been the culprit on many occasions.  Another theory is that as the economy gets stronger people hit the road more often.

So, in spite of safety features and a greater understanding of safe driving, America’s fascination with high-speed and independence continues.  If you or a loved one has been injured by a careless driver please call Baltimore area car accident attorney Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will spend time with you and vigorously pursue your case.  Arrange an appointment at her Baltimore office by calling (410) 484-1400.

What to do After a Car Accident.

Six months ago, we visited this unpleasant, but important subject.  No one wants to “plan” for it.  We just want you to approach the situation without panicking if it should ever rear its ugly head.  Let’s face it, there will probably come a time in the future where you are standing outside of your vehicle that has just been involved in an accident.

Always check everyone inside all of the cars involved to see if anyone is injured.  Your first phone call may be 911.  In this era, make sure that you also use your cell phone to take copious pictures of the scene.  Then exchange insurance information, and also during this time…call the cops!  They need to file a report depending on the severity of the accident.

What is the next obvious thing to do?  It is call a good attorney.  One of the best in our area is Baltimore car accident litigation lawyer Briana Arnold.  She will give you personal attention and not just pass it off to some newbie at her office.  That will become very important moving forward.  Remember Attorney Briana Arnold at (410) 484-1400.

What is the Liability of an Uber Driver?

The landscape has certainly changed hasn’t it?  Now you have choices when “hailing a cab”.  Those choices include hiring the closest Uber driver.  Have you thought about the consequences of what recourse you would have if you were injured in an accident while sitting in the back seat during an Uber ride?

You are accepting a ride from a stranger and don’t know a thing about their background.  It’s almost like the old days of hitchhiking!  Uber drivers as well as their passengers are covered by a three-part insurance plan.  Part three is what you are interested in.  If an accident occurs while carrying a passenger Uber provides one million dollars of liability coverage.

Whenever the bad fortune of an auto accident befalls you it is imperative to know where to turn.  In the Baltimore area that answer is car accident attorney Briana Arnold.  In this new era of Uber, Lyft, and any other ride share, you need a lawyer who is on top of automobile injury law.  Call Attorney Arnold today for her personal expertise at (410) 484-1400.

Car Accidents and the Proper Steps to Take.

Some attorneys spend tens of thousands of dollars every month on advertising asking you to call them if you have been in a car accident.  If they have that much money and time to permeate the tube I’m not so sure that they have the personal touch that it takes to defend your rights one-on-one.  Does a big multi-lawyer firm intimidate you?

At some point or points in your life you will probably be involved in a car accident.  If it is not horrifically serious you may tend to exchange phone numbers and insurance providers with the other driver and just be grateful to have walked away from the crash.  It is vitally important to assess the condition of you and any loved ones involved.  It costs nothing to consult a qualified personal injury attorney.

If an auto accident occurs on the Beltway there is a sole-practitioner who will devote her EVERY effort to get you the compensation that you deserve.  Contact Baltimore area car accident attorney Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will assess your case thoroughly.  Give her a call at (410) 484-1400 for a free consultation at her office on 1777 Reisterstown Rd in Pikesville, MD.

How to Handle Your Personal Injury Claim.

Many people think that certain personal injury cases may be handled without the benefit of an attorney.  These claims come in all sizes and varieties.  Are you qualified to determine the severity and potential complications of a given P.I. case?  The injury may have occurred in your car, you may have slipped and fallen in a store, or maybe a neighborhood dog took a bite out of you.

Handling the claim on your own may bring into play the old adage “he who represents himself in court has a fool for a lawyer”.  If you mishandle your side of the case it is a bit like treating a wound without proper medical attention.  In this particular case you could be leaving thousands of dollars lying on the table…you will never know!

Personal injury is more often than not something that needs to be handled by an experienced attorney.  If you feel that you have a potential case, why not begin by contacting Baltimore area personal injury attorney Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will advise you on the proper next step.  Give her a call at (410) 484-1400 for a free consultation at her office on 1777 Reisterstown Rd in Pikesville, MD.

Car Accidents and Company Vehicles.

When you are in a car accident and you believe that the other party has been negligent this may result in a personal injury claim.  What if that other vehicle is a “company car, truck, or van”?  Well, that might be a horse of a different color!  Operating a company car is a privilege and a large responsibility.  It does not give someone carte blanche to drive recklessly.

IF the company vehicle is insured the responsibility falls on that insurance company.  That policy is likely to be in the business’ name.  There are cases, however where the operator is responsible for the liability.  Depending on how the transportation was being used at the time of the accident may also be a determining factor on whom is liable.

This potentially complicated issue needs to be sorted out by YOUR legal counsel.  If you feel that you have a case against a driver operating a company vehicle contact Baltimore motor vehicle accident attorney Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will break down every aspect of your case.  Give her a call at (410) 484-1400 for a free consultation at her office on 1777 Reisterstown Rd in Pikesville, MD.

Pedestrians vs. Vehicles in Baltimore.

It is an ongoing saga.  People think they have the right of way.  Maybe they do, but a mistake can be fatal.  The pedestrian injury and death count continues to rise nationwide and Baltimore is no exception.  At last count our fair city ranked 28th in the nation in this category.  In the last 7 years fatalities have been steadily on the rise.

Many of the deceased pedestrians nationwide were subsequently declared legally drunk.  Let’s look at the laws of physics.  45 miles per hour equals 66 feet of travel per second.  This does not even factor in the time that it takes for a human to react on both ends.  Those ends being “getting out of the way” and the time it takes to apply the brakes.

Whatever side of the equation that you or loved one may fall the results are catastrophic.  While any pedestrian accident is fresh in your mind call Baltimore pedestrian accident attorney Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will represent your case as aggressively as anyone can.  Call her today for an appointment at her Baltimore office at (410) 484-1400.

Commercial Truck Accidents and You.

You are driving in your vehicle and out of nowhere a truck with a business name on the side of it sideswipes you and causes an accident.  Even if it is clear that the truck driver caused the accident, it's not always easy to figure out who is legally liable.  When is a company liable for its driver’s conduct?  This will go a long way in determining where to begin when you contact a Baltimore area car accident attorney.

There is a Latin term called "respondeat superior".  This is legalese for making the superior answer for the mishap.  Specifically, an employer is liable for the wrongful acts committed by its employees or agents.  Employers accept this responsibility as part of the cost of doing business.  They naturally have deeper pockets than the driver.

There are many other legal nuances that come into play when a company truck causes damage to your vehicle.  Make sure to obtain all of the pertinent information about the driver and the company at the scene.  The next step is to call Baltimore traffic accident lawyer Briana Arnold.  Attorney Arnold will help you obtain everything that you have coming to you.  Call her today for an appointment at her Baltimore office at (410) 484-1400.