When a traumatic incident occurs, it's natural for people to want answers as to why the incident happened. But it can often take some time to get to determine why an accident occurred, particularly if the cause of the incident is not completely obvious. Especially following an auto accident, it can take time and effort to figure out why the car collision occurred.

For instance, a recent fatal collision that happened in Maryland is still under investigation. The crash involved three vehicles after one of the vehicles lost control on the highway. After crossing the median, the first car struck the second car, and then hit a third car. Investigators ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor in the crash, but officials indicated it could take time to figure out the exact cause. Investigators are currently awaiting autopsy results of the deceased individuals involved in the crash.

Aside from a person's general desire to know what happened, the results of an accident investigation can be very important in determining whether an injured person can recover damages from the other party in a lawsuit. This is because a lawsuit is typically based on the other driver's negligence, and therefore it is essential to prove that the driver's negligence was the cause of the person's injuries.

If something other than a person's negligence caused the accident, there might not be a cause of action to assert. On the other hand, if defects in the vehicle caused the crash, there might be a separate cause of action against the car manufacturer. As such, individuals who are injured should work with a personal injury attorney to determine whether they have a cause of action for their injuries, and how to best proceed with a claim.

Death is not the most pleasant of subjects to think about. Nonetheless, when Maryland residents think about their own death, they may think of being surrounded by loved ones and peacefully passing away. Unfortunately, this is not always reality, as tragic incidents can occur resulting in the unexpected loss of a loved one.

However, that picture of a peaceful death is important to keep in mind in these incidents, because it demonstrates just what was taken from the person and their family by another's negligence. For instance, in a fatal auto accident, the individual is suddenly taken from their loved ones without so much as being able to say goodbye. This is true no matter who the deceased person is or what their stage in life may be.

Recently, a 91-year-old woman died as a result of a car crash in Maryland, while a 90-year-old man was injured in the same accident. The accident occurred as two cars collided after one lost control on the Interstate. It was not clear who was at fault in the accident.

At first blush, some might think a cause of action for wrongful death may be less applicable when an elderly individual dies, simply because the individual has outlived his or her life expectancy. This is not the case, however, as the death of a person is no less tragic simply because of a person's advanced age. Indeed, these individuals did not die in the peaceful manner they would have liked, and therefore it is important to hold negligent parties accountable for the death.

The relatives of all victims of fatal car accidents, including elderly victims, should seriously consider consulting with an attorney to determine how to best proceed in such a case and possibly obtain damages from the loss of their loved one.

When tragic accidents happen, individuals often want answers immediately as to what caused the incident and how it can be prevented from happening again in the future. While this desire is natural for Baltimore residents, oftentimes in reality these answers do not come immediately, but only after some time and effort.

For instance, Maryland State Police are currently conducting an accident investigation after a fatal car accident occurred on Interstate-270. The accident occurred after a vehicle suddenly swerved off the road, only to come back onto the road to be struck by a truck in another lane. After the vehicle hit an embankment, it turned over and killed the driver, while the other driver was sent to the hospital.

The accident left officials perplexed as to what caused the vehicle to swerve off the road. While the area is a high-volume area of traffic that has been known to be prone to accidents, police were conducting an investigation to determine what caused the accident, as well as what caused the person's death.

When individuals are injured in accidents like this, police investigations can be helpful in determining what caused the accident. A police report will often detail the circumstances of the crash, as well as reports from witnesses around the scene. While a report itself might not be admissible in a trial based on the injury, the report can be a valuable source of information for the injured individual to use in the case to gain a tactical advantage.

Other experts can also aid in the case, such as accident reconstruction experts who can help recreate what caused the crash, or experts who can describe how certain injuries are suffered in crashes. Together, this information can be used not only to answer the questions of how the crash occurred, but to obtain a recovery of damages against the negligent driver

Many Maryland drivers are aware of the need to be defensive drivers. No matter how safe someone drives themselves, they are always subject to the unsafe driving of others on the road.

Take, for example, a recent auto accident that occurred in the early morning hours in Maryland after a vehicle crossed the center line of the road and started driving into oncoming traffic. The vehicle struck another car in a head-on collision, which left a passenger of one of the vehicles dead. The drivers of both vehicles were taken to the hospital, although both were said to have non-life threatening injuries.

Police still have not yet uncovered what caused the car collision. They are looking into whether alcohol or seat belt usage could have played a part in the accident, however.

Needless to say, the cause of the accident will be very important, not only for police as they wrap up their investigation, but for injured parties who might seek compensation against the other party at fault. Injured parties in a car accident can bring a cause of action against the other driver for negligence, which is another way of saying the other driver did not exercise the amount of care he or she was required to on the road.

Each negligence case will differ, however, and these different facts can play a big part in determining the amount of compensation an injured person may receive in a lawsuit. For instance, if a person does not wear a seat belt at the time of the accident, that might be said to be negligence itself. This does not necessarily mean the person cannot recover compensation if he or she was hurt in that accident, but it can reduce the amount of compensation that might otherwise be available.

Indeed, some states reduce compensation for damages where individuals were not buckled up in an accident, although other states do not. Accordingly, it is essential that individuals meet with a qualified attorney to learn what the law is of their state on these issues, and how it might affect a personal injury lawsuit.

When Maryland residents experience the loss of a loved one, it can be painful and traumatic. This may be particularly true when the loss comes unexpectedly, which can lead to a search for answers as to what happened and who may be at fault for the death.

While there are never any satisfactory answers to explain why someone has been taken too soon from their family, the surviving family members may find some relief through a wrongful death action against those responsible for the death. Each state has a statute describing who may bring a wrongful death action, and what must be proven in order to succeed.

For instance, the mother of a woman killed in a fire recently brought a wrongful death action against the owners of the property where an electrical fire took place. The owners rented out the property to the woman, and, according to the lawsuit, they were negligent in failing to warn the woman of conditions they knew or should have known would cause harm. The property owners also did not comply with the city fire code, the lawsuit alleges, as no smoke alarm had apparently been installed in the home.

The lawsuit is fairly typical of an ordinary wrongful death lawsuit, in terms of the elements that must be shown to succeed. Typically, individuals must prove the death of a loved one was caused by someone else's negligence or intent, and the surviving family members suffered monetary injury as a result. There are many different kinds of damages that may be available to surviving family members, depending on the facts and circumstances of the particular case.

It can be difficult for Baltimore residents to focus and concentrate during a stressful incident. Perhaps the only thing more difficult is trying to remember minor details of the incident at a later time, as the person may not have been focused on these minor details in the first place. This is particularly true when a person is injured in an auto accident, which can be a life-changing experience.

The number one concern in any auto accident is making sure that the people involved in the crash are safe and healthy afterwards. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

For instance, a woman and her child were recently hospitalized after they were involved in a multi-vehicle collision. The accident left one person trapped inside a vehicle, which required rescue crews to use the "jaws of life" in order to remove the woman from the vehicle. Ultimately, the woman and her minor child were brought to the hospital in an ambulance, and were said to be in serious condition.

In many car accidents, individuals are able to remain at the scene afterwards, where they can take pictures, write down their reflections of the crash or otherwise preserve some evidence of what happened. However, in accidents like above, with a person's health being the utmost concern, it is not possible to preserve evidence in this way. Indeed, a person may not even be conscious until much later after the accident.

There are other means of obtaining evidence of the crash, however, which might be later used to help the person recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. For instance, individuals can obtain a police report of the incident, which can reveal the circumstances of the accident and how it occurred. There may even be preliminary indications of which driver was at fault for the accident. The individual can also work with a personal injury attorney to determine what other evidence might be collected and how to best use it to recover damages.