A Washington, D.C. construction worker lost his life last month when a heavy load of clay-like dirt collapsed on him in northeast DC. The construction accident happened when workers were performing utility work in a trench on Evarts Street. According to a fire department spokesperson, rescue workers arrived at the work site shortly...
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Metro Train Hits Woman at Rhode Island Avenue
A Metro train struck a woman at the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood station last month at around 2:24 p.m. The accident victim apparently trapped herself between the third rail and the chain link fence when the train accident occurred. Rescuers moved the 23-year-old victim to the platform...
Read MoreSubway Accidents: Who is Liable?
The WMATA Metrorail subway system, which serves Maryland, the District and Virginia, is a transportation hub for many metro area commuters. While no mechanical system is without its flaws and occasional failures, WMATA has seen more than its fair share of safety concerns and mechanical problems. Mechanical...
Read More9-Year-Old DC Student Alleges Classroom Sexual Assault
A nine-year-old male student in the third grade at Randle Highlands Elementary in southeast DC claims two other male students sexually assaulted him this past February. The victim said he was working at a computer when the two alleged attackers began taunting him. The boy claims one boy dropped his pants while the...
Read MoreVirginia Jury Awards Mesothelioma Victim $25 Million
Last month, a Virginia jury awarded $25 million to a 72-year-old former shipyard worker suffering from mesothelioma. It marks one of the largest jury verdicts in the states’ history. The Exxon Mobil Corporation is liable for the award, which includes $12 million in compensatory damages, $12.5 million...
Read MoreState of Maryland Liable in Pedestrian Death
A Maryland jury found the State of Maryland liable last month in the 2008 death of a woman struck and killed by a car in District Heights. The Prince George County jury awarded $3.3 million to the victim’s relatives, with $2.5 million going to her daughter who was two-years-old when the
Read MoreAd Campaign Seeks to Curb Pedestrian-Vehicle Collisions
This spring, law enforcement will ticket pedestrians, bikers and drivers in DC who do not obey traffic laws. That is the purpose of the Street Smart campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the rise in pedestrian accidents in the DC area over the years. On average, a car hits a pedestrian three times every...
Read MoreDC to Host Forum on Bus and Truck Safety
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a public forum May 10-11 on truck and bus safety in Washington, D.C. The forum’s purpose is to examine the progress made since the NTSB held a similar forum on the topic ten years ago. The focus will be on government oversight, carrier operations, driver training...
Read MoreFederal Government Releases Data on Medical Malpractice
Earlier this month, the federal government released data on how often patients suffer injuries from eight specific medical errors. A spokesperson from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said officials were not ready to discuss the data, however. The data comes on the heels on a report from the Office of Inspector...
Read MoreVirginia Woman Gets Two Years for Deadly Car Accident
Last month, a federal judge in Alexandria sentenced a 23-year-old woman to two years in prison for a drunk driving accident that killed one person and severely injured another in 2009. Last November, the woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and maiming while driving...
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