Protect Yourself from Pedestrian Accidents

People crossing a crosswalk.

While you’re out and about on Baltimore, MD’s streets — running errands, walking to the park, or heading to work — you must stay vigilant of the vehicles around you. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pedestrian fatalities account for 14 percent of all traffic deaths, but there are steps you can…

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How to Keep Children Safe Around Swimming Pools

Children at a pool.

Swimming pools can offer endless entertainment and fun for young children and teens during the summer months. However, as parents and adult family members, it’s your responsibility to ensure your young child’s safety is a top priority around water. Drowning and other swimming pool accidents are tragic events that can be prevented with proper care…

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Summer Road Trips: How to Stay Safe

Summer is finally here, and now that kids are getting out of school and the weather is warming up, families are starting to make vacation plans. For many families, vacations often involve at least a little time on the road, or possibly a lot of time depending on your destination and preferred mode of transportation.…

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Personal Injury Cases In Boat-Related Accidents

Boating is a great pastime, and it’s always fun to get out on the water and enjoy some sunshine and relaxation. But accidents can happen in a wide variety of ways on a boat, and when they do, it’s important to know about your legal rights. At Murphy Falcon & Murphy, our team of experienced…

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Leading Causes and Statistics of Large Truck Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a large truck is “any medium or heavy truck, excluding buses and motor homes, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. These large trucks can include commercial and non-commercial vehicles.” In 2017, there were 4,761 people killed in crashes involving large trucks.…

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Maryland Car Accident Statistics

Every so often, you may hear on the news or on the radio driving to work an updated number of traffic accidents or fatalities that have occurred so far that year. The numbers are often surprising and sometimes cause people to think about how safe the roads are or even about their own driving habits.…

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What to Do After a Personal Injury Accident

Getting in any sort of accident is scary, especially when you have sustained injuries. There are most likely many things rushing through your mind, including asking yourself how the accident happened in the first place, how you’re going to pay for injuries or damages to personal property, how long will it take to recover, and…

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Common Injuries Associated With Car Accidents

Getting in a car accident is a very scary situation, whether it’s a small fender bender or a severe accident involving multiple vehicles and people. If you have been involved in an accident, it is essential that you get the care and attention you need in order to rule out any major injuries, especially when…

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