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An In-Depth Look at the New Maryland Enhanced UIM Policy Law Overview

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 20, 2018

In 2017, a new law went into effect that changed how your car insurance operates for underinsured motorist coverage. The good news for consumers is that the law works in your favor, especially if you must file a claim against...Read More

Motorized Scooter Coverage on the Roads in DC

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 6, 2018

If you live in the DC area, you might have noticed a new trend in rideshare: electric scooters. The scooter sharing programs saw their fair share of roadblocks, but the scooters are here now on the city streets. You can...Read More

FTA’s Oversight of WMATA’s Safety

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 25, 2018

The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) instilled a plan for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) known as the Corrective Action Plan (CAP). This CAP monitors WMATA’s progress for creating and correcting issues identified by the FTA to improve safety...Read More

The Complexity of Bike Share Litigation

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 18, 2018

Bike share has increased in major metropolitan areas each year, and according to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, there were 35 million bike trips in 2017 alone. Today, you can find bike share programs in most downtown areas...Read More

D.C. Fire Department Releases Report on 2017 Collision that Pinned Rookie Firefighter Between Equipment at Scene

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 11, 2018

By Clarence Williams The D.C. fire department has concluded that the positioning of equipment during a fire and the inexperience of a rookie contributed to a 2017 incident that severely injured the young firefighter when he was pinned between an...Read More

The Future of Chemical Safety

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 4, 2018

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was passed by Congress in 1976. As the primary federal regulation on chemical substances in the US, the TSCA provides the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with authority to require tests, records, and reports from...Read More

Children are at High-Risk for Serious Injuries on Golf Carts

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 25, 2018

You would not think they are a high-risk by looking at them, but golf carts have been creeping up in the charts when it comes to severe injuries to children. In fact, golf cart accidents with children lead to more...Read More

Fire Engine in DC Kills One, Injures Another

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 18, 2018

Fire engines report to emergency calls every day in the state, and when they do they race through city streets with their lights and sirens on. In most cases, they do so without injury. This past March, one D.C. fire...Read More

Reckless Driving and the Limits of Vision Zero

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 4, 2018

If you follow the news, you may have heard the story of a woman who struck a family crossing the street in New York and killed two small children and injured a pregnant woman. The accident itself spawned rage, but...Read More

Why Should I Carry PIP or MedPay Coverage If I Have Health Insurance?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 30, 2018

Auto insurance is not always affordable, especially if you live in a high-risk area, drive a nicer vehicle, or live in an expensive insurance state. Some states have a monthly average of under $100, while some breach the $200 mark....Read More

If I Am Hurt on the Job, Can I File a Lawsuit for My Injuries?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 16, 2018

Before 1884, most workers had no options if they were injured on the job other than a private injury lawsuit. Back in the day, these lawsuits not only had much smaller rewards but also took years to sort out. The...Read More

What Happens If a Driver Injures You with Little or No Insurance?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 2, 2018

As a motorist, you know that you should have adequate motor vehicle coverage. The road carries numerous unknowns from other drivers, and from weather and poor road conditions. While you might have auto insurance, how many drivers are on the...Read More

D.C. Might See Driverless Cars Sooner than Later

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 30, 2018

Recently, the Washington Post reported that Washington D.C.’s Mayor Muriel E. Bowser has announced to carmakers that the city is ready to accept self-driving technology. Companies currently developing and testing self-driving vehicles will be accepted in a proactive environment, and...Read More

Chapman Joins March for Our Lives Rally

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 26, 2018

Partner Paulette Chapman participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington D.C. With family and friends, Paulette Chapman joined hundreds of thousands who gathered to demand gun safety laws, “It was exhilarating and heartening to hear young high...Read More

United Medical Center Found Liable for Patient Death

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 16, 2018

Officials have been investigating the patient death at United Medical Center’s nursing home for some time. The D.C. Department of Health has now decided that the hospital could not show that they assessed the patient who cried out for help...Read More

Pedestrian Deaths – Grow at Alarming Rate

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 8, 2018

In a recent report on pedestrian safety, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016 and in 2017 nationwide. The number of pedestrian fatalities increased 27 percent in the ten years from 2007 to...Read More

How Safe are Driverless Vehicles, Really?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 6, 2018

By now you have heard about driverless vehicles, which are currently being tested by major car manufacturers and even Google. The buzz around these driverless vehicles is that they would supposedly cause fewer accidents on the roadway since driver error...Read More

Long Term Nursing Home Care Ombudsman for the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland – Important Services for Nursing Home Residents

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Feb 28, 2018

What is a long term care Ombudsman? An ombudsman is an advocate and resource for persons who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living and community residence facilities. The Federal Older Americans Act Amendment of 1978...Read More

Nursing Home Experts – Key Resource for Neglect and Abuse Cases

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Feb 20, 2018

According to the CDC, there are 15,600 skilled nursing facilities in the United States with almost 70% of nursing homes operated as “for-profit” chains. In order to ensure that the nursing home care is provided in an environment that is...Read More

When Hospital Consultants Interfere with Patient Safeguards

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jan 26, 2018

Hospital Safety Lawyers for Residents of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas Today, most hospitals rely heavily on outside consultants to help them maximize their profits and keep their doors open. United Medical Center in Washington, D.C. currently uses Veritas of...Read More

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