An exposure to asbestos can be a serious and sometimes fatal accident. Many victims do not know when or how long they were exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure can happen at home, work, or even visiting family and friends. A Washington, D.C. asbestos lawyer can help you if you have been a victim...
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The Potential Liabilities to Hosting Company Parties
From the Society of Human Resources Management Holiday Practices Survey, 83% of the organizations surveyed said that they host annual company holiday parties. Those with more than 200 employees were less likely to throw a party than those with fewer than 200 employees. Out of the 83% of organizations that served alcohol, 53% of...
Read MoreDocumenting an Assault Early Is Key
An exchange student was assaulted at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront while walking by herself. She said that a man first came up to her from behind and demanded money while he put her under gunpoint. He robbed her and then proceeded to sexually assault her by taking her to a wooded area. Her detailed account...
Read MoreHow to Document a Defective Product in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC
DeWalt Industrial Tool Company recalled 9,000 of its DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers. DeWalt is a subsidiary of Black and Decker that makes and distributes power tools for the woodworking and construction industries. The recall was put into action after a defect was discovered with the bump action triggers on the actual nailers....
Read MoreWhen Pharmacy Errors Result in Death of a Loved One
Over 7,000 deaths happen each year in the United States due to approximately 30 million pharmacy dispensing errors that occur when filling a doctor’s prescription. According to the National Patient Safety Foundation, one in 1,000 prescriptions that are delivered to consumers contain an error. These mistakes have the capability of causing severe injuries and...
Read MoreEmergency Room Malpractice in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
Two friends were out partying one night. One of the friends had his four-year-old son with him. An argument broke out over whether one of the friends would drive drunk with the child. At some point during the argument, one of the friends stabbed the other one in the thigh with a knife. When the...
Read MoreWhen the Government Is At Fault For Your Virginia, Maryland or Washington DC Injury
Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. have a large number of beautiful national parks. According to a recent National Park Service (NPS) report, an average of 14 people is injured every day in National Parks. The National Park Service itself is part of the federal government, and those who work for it are considered Federal...
Read MoreCatching Asbestos Issues Early In Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) recently confirmed the presence of asbestos in its Washington, D.C., headquarters building. Efforts are underway to eliminate the cause of the asbestos. The fact that this problem was discovered and that employees were notified does have a positive aspect. However, because asbestos exposure has been proven to cause many...
Read MoreVirginia Firefighter Killed in Tractor Trailer Accident
A Northern Virginia firefighter died when the tractor-trailer he was driving crashed head-on into another oncoming tractor-trailer. They were both traveling on a stretch of interstate 64 where there is only one lane open in each direction. The other truck fell into the median and crossed into the firefighter’s lane. The accident cut...
Read MoreWashington DC Doctor Suspended by Delaware for Role in Young Woman’s Death
Delaware’s medical disciplinary board suspended a doctor, who was also licensed in Washington, D.C., for six months for medical incompetence. A 19-year-old patient died after receiving a pain-relief injection from the doctor. She had been receiving treatment from the doctor for months after a car accident left her with lingering pain. One day in...
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