Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 28, 2025 | Legal Guidance
How Long Do Traffic Cameras Keep Footage of Accidents in Maryland?
Traffic cameras monitor roads and capture evidence after accidents across Maryland. Knowing how long agencies keep this video matters when you need to gather proof. The information below explains how Maryland uses traffic cameras, who controls access, how long footage remains available, and what legal steps to take when video no longer exists. How Maryland…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 22, 2025 | Car Accident
Why Would an Airbag Not Deploy During a Car Accident?
When airbags inflate during a car accident, they provide a cushion that prevents or limits injuries to the occupants. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car airbags saved over 50,000 lives between a recent thirty-year period, which is about 17,000 lives per decade. Unfortunately, airbag deployment failure is not at all uncommon,…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 18, 2025 | Car Accident
What Is the Likelihood I Will Experience a Car Accident in Maryland?
Many drivers in Maryland face a higher risk of car accidents than they might expect. Road conditions, traffic congestion, and driver behavior across the state create hazards that increase the chances of collisions. To protect yourself, you need to know how these factors affect your risk, as well as what your legal options are if…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 15, 2025 | Personal Injury
What Are the Symptoms of Dry Drowning?
Dry drowning is a rare but serious condition that can happen after someone inhales water. Compared with traditional drowning, dry drowning takes more time to happen. Symptoms can appear hours after leaving the water, making it both unexpected and alarming. So how does dry drowning happen? Typically, water goes into the airway and triggers a…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 10, 2025 | Wrongful Death
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Calculated?
In Maryland, wrongful death claims are often settled in amounts that represent both economic and non-economic damages. If there are receipts related to the incident, you and/or your legal representative should be documenting it. There is no fixed formula for determining settlement amounts for a wrongful death claim. When you have experienced the unexpected death…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 9, 2025 | Car Accident
Tragic Arlington Memorial Bridge Accident Claims Two Lives
A devastating accident on the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of two individuals on January 16, 2025. The deceased persons, 52-year-old twin brothers Jerel and Jerod Wert, from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, were in their pickup truck when the collision occurred around 7 p.m. during rush hour. The impact sent their truck…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 9, 2025 | Car Accident
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Sue?
Car accidents are unexpected and stressful events that can leave you with physical injuries, emotional scars, and financial burdens. After an accident, you might wonder how long you have to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. The timeline to sue is critical because you could lose your right to seek justice if…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | April 1, 2025 | Car Accident
Who Has the Right of Way at a Four-Way Stop?
Navigating a four-way stop in Waldorf, MD, can confuse many drivers. Knowing who has the right of way at a four-way stop is key to preventing accidents and keeping traffic moving. Read this blog to learn more about how to approach a four way stop and how to stay safe. The Basic Rules of a Four-Way Stop When you reach a four-way stop, following the correct rules for everyone’s…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | March 14, 2025 | Maryland Law
Right-Of-Way Laws In Maryland
When auto accidents occur in Maryland, liability is sometimes determined by whether the drivers involved followed the state’s rules of the road — specifically, whether they abided by Articles 21-401 through 21-405 of Maryland’s transportation code. How do these laws determine who has the right of way in a car accident? General Right-Of-Way Rules In…
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers | March 7, 2025 | Medical Malpractice
Are Small Damage Cases Worth Pursuing?
Personal injury cases – including medical malpractice cases – ultimately boil down to how much money a person can receive after they were injured by someone else’s negligence. If you’ve suffered significantly from the accident, you should not hesitate to take legal action. The same might not be true if lower monetary values are involved…