Blog Posts in 2021

DUI Questioning Techniques in Maryland & Washington, D.C.

You hear the siren, and you see the lights. You pull over to the side of the road, getting ready to provide your license and registration—and you wonder why the officer stopped you in the first place. Maybe you didn’t come to a complete stop at a stop sign, were speeding, or were drifting a bit in your lane. Maybe one of your vehicle’s taillights is out. Whatever the reason, you’re about to face a ...

Uninsured Driver Accidents in Washington, D.C.

An estimated 19.1 percent of drivers in the District of Columbia are uninsured, according to a 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council. The District ranked ninth highest in the United States for uninsured motorists. Mississippi had the highest percentage at 29.4, and New Jersey came in lowest at just 3.1 percent. All drivers are required to carry insurance. Specific coverage requirements vary ...

Which Field Sobriety Tests Are Used in Washington, D.C.?

Maybe you’ve heard of the walk-and-turn, the one-leg stand, or other tests like reciting the alphabet backward or the finger-to-nose, where you have to close your eyes and touch your index finger to your nose while tilting your head back. These and other field sobriety tests have been used by law enforcement officers for decades to determine whether a DUI/DWI suspect is under the influence of ...

Hidden Car Accident Injuries

About 2.3 million people are injured in traffic accidents in the United States each year, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The actual number may be far greater, however, when you consider hidden or delayed injuries. These may not be reported at first—or at all. What do we mean by a “hidden” car accident injury? We’re referring to some type of ...