Baltimore’s dirt bike culture has been in existence for more than a generation now. During the summer its’ common to see groups of bikers bobbing in and out of traffic popping wheelies and performing other stunts on city streets. Movies such as 12 O’clock Boys and Charm City Kings have recently brought national notoriety to the culture. But while the…Read More
The Maglev Train is a proposed high-tech superconducting magnetic levitation train service that would provide public transportation between Baltimore and Washington. The Federal Railroad Administrator anticipates that the high-speed train will reduce congestion on the I-95 corridor and therefore reduce accidents. If constructed, the train system will transport passengers between the two locations in a revolutionary time. It will be…Read More
A 2019 investigation by Propublica linked vehicle accidents by Amazon drivers to the tremendous pressure Amazon places on its drivers to meet delivery deadlines. Notably, this link was discovered even before the pandemic, which caused a huge increase in online purchases and deliveries. In most cases Amazon will avoid direct liability for these accidents. Third-party subcontractors that haul packages for…Read More
For economic reasons many Maryland residents register their cars in Virginia. As shocking as it is, Virginia doesn't require insurance on vehicles registered in their state. Uninsured vehicle owners in Virginia can instead opt to pay a fee to the VA Department of Motor Vehicles which will prevent them from being penalized for having an uninsured vehicle. Maryland, on the…Read More
GAP refers to Guaranteed Auto Insurance Protection. It can come into play after an accident when a vehicle is determined a total loss by either your insurance company or the insurance company of the vehicle that caused the accident. A total loss is usually determined when the insurance company estimates that the costs to repair your vehicle will exceed 75%…Read More
In New York they call them gypsys, in Philadelphia they call them jitneys, here in Baltimore we call them hacks. In other words, cheap, unlicensed taxi service. Everyone who has spent any time in the city has either used a hack or witnessed someone trying to catch one. Pay attention and on any given night you'll see people walking along…Read More
