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A collision with a truck is more likely to result in serious injuries due to the greater weight of the vehicle. A truck accident may also involve violations of the regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The following accident illustrates how collisions with commercial trucks can cause major problems for injured motorists. Officials from the Prince George’s County Fire Department report that a tractor-trailer rear-ended a fire truck on the Capital Beltway just before 3 a.m. on Jan. 30. The fire truck had already responded to a previous accident

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When drivers make the choice to abuse their privileges by driving negligently, they risk the safety and lives of others. A vehicle accident can have lasting effects on the life of its victims, potentially causing ongoing harm and suffering. A reckless driver can face consequences for his or her role in any ensuing car accident and may be held responsible for any damages inflicted. In Prince George County, one careless driver is now facing this reality in court. A trial has begun in the case of a former FBI agent

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With reports of accidents frequently dotting the headlines, articles and reports rarely tap into life after the accident for those involved. While the accident slips out of mind, victims often do as well. Serious injuries sustained in a vehicle accident can affect victims for years, from seemingly endless medical expenses to continued pain and suffering. Whether it’s a case of a distracted driver or one under the influence, every victim deserves to know about their options. Pedestrian accidents are particularly damaging, often leaving victims severely injured. In a tragic turn

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In yet another violation of the “move over law,” a Maryland State Trooper has been seriously injured while on duty. The accident occurred along Interstate 70 in June however authorities have just recently released the dash camera video of the incident in hopes of educating the public about the dangers of not obeying this relatively new law. The Maryland State Trooper was seriously injured in the accident, which according to the video could have been much worse. The trooper had pulled over another vehicle and was talking to the driver

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Maryland and Washington D.C. area residents may be interested to learn of a new $20 million grant to a state university and private company to research stem cell treatments for spinal cord injuries in the neck area. The grant will allow the university and private company to begin preparing for human testing of experimental treatments to improve or restore movement for those paralyzed through a spinal cord injury. The goal is to allow paralyzed patients to walk again however researchers anticipate more modest gains will result, at least initially. The

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A Baltimore police officer was assisting a stranded motorist on the side of the road last June when the driver of another vehicle lost control of his vehicle and crashed into her patrol car, which in turn struck her sending her over an embankment. The police officer suffered serious injuries in the car accident and has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the driver of the vehicle, as well as the owner of that vehicle. The 23-year-old driver of the vehicle that crashed into the patrol car was charged with

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