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Maryland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

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Maryland Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Improper Passing and Lane Changes

Each year, about 60 people are killed in Maryland motorcycle accidents. Improper lane changes, including passing another motorist where it is prohibited or unsafe to do so, account for a large number of these fatal accidents. A motorist may make an improper lane change for a number of reasons. The…

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Court Dismisses Case Against Contractors that Planned and Landscaped Foliage that Obscured Motorists’ Vision

Recently, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case requiring the court to determine if a group of city contractors that designed and landscaped the foliage around an intersection could be held liable after a motorist was killed at the intersection. Ultimately, the court concluded…

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Court Finds Government Liable in Recent Case Alleging Negligent Road Design

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case that raises an important issue for Maryland motorcycle accident victims who believe that their injuries were due to a poorly designed road or intersection. The case required the court to determine if the plaintiff…

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Court Rejects Plaintiff’s Creative Argument in Recent Motorcycle Accident Case

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a personal injury case that raised an interesting perspective on an issue that commonly comes up in Maryland motorcycle accidents. The case involved an accident victim’s claim that he was an “occupant” in the vehicle that struck him…

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Court Finds in Favor of Government in Recent Motorcycle Accident Case Allegedly Caused by Poorly Maintained Road

As a general matter, Maryland government employees, entities, and organizations are entitled to immunity from Maryland personal injury lawsuits. However, under the Maryland Tort Claims Act (MTCA), accident victims can pursue a claim for compensation against the government in certain limited situations. Under the MTCA, victims can pursue a variety…

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