Construction work is dangerous. In the United States, the most fatal work injuries are routinely construction industry-related, and the work is particularly dangerous for those working on buildings. Deaths amongst engineers, painters, and electricians, for example, are typically much lower than deaths amongst laborers. A Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer can assist you...
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Maryland Driver Killed on Highway Shoulder
Many states have now passed laws requiring motorists to move over a lane when they see accidents or emergency responders like police officers along the roadside. This is due to increased deaths and serious injuries involving these people. Particularly on highways, drivers have little time to react if someone on the side of the...
Read MoreDriver in Fairfax Kills Cyclist on Bike Path
In 2008, Virginia had 13 fatal bicyclist accidents. Most accidents occur in urban areas where drivers and bicyclists are facing numerous distractions. Only a momentary lapse in attention by either party can have disastrous consequences for bicyclists, who are no match for the size and...
Read MoreFire Breaks Out on NYC to LA Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing in DC
Airplanes are complex machines, and sometimes manufacturers and engineers are negligent in the way that they design, test, or manufacture airplanes. A recent United flight from New York to Los Angeles had to land at Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport after a fire broke out on board. Investigators believe the fire was due...
Read MoreFamily of Maryland Paramedic Killed in Helicopter Crash Sues Government
Historically, a concept known as sovereign immunity prevented anyone from suing the king or the government. The Federal Tort Claims Act, however, permits Americans to sue federal employees who act negligently while in the scope of their employment. There are a lot more hoops to jump through, though, in pursuing a claim against the...
Read MoreUPS Delivery Truck Crashes Into Smithsonian Museum
From delivering pizza to overnight, sensitive packages, delivery drivers are often in a rush and face a variety of distractions. They come across children and dogs running around, other drivers, and distractions they themselves cause by using cell phones or GPS navigation systems. If the negligent driving of a delivery driver has injured...
Read MoreGeorge Washington University Fire Forces Evacuation of Sorority House
College dorms and fraternity and sorority houses are particularly vulnerable to fires. Usually multiple students live together and fill their cramped living space with electrical equipment, food, and books. The National Fire Protection Agency reported that college dorm fires have increased a great deal lately. While authorities recorded only 1,800 college fires in 1998, by 2005, that...
Read MoreTrial Ongoing for Virginia Doctor Accused of Prescribing Dangerous Drug Combination
In a recent study, the Institute of Medicine determined that medication errors sicken, injure, or kill over 1.5 million Americans a year. In hospitals, a patient will experience a medication error each day he or she is in a hospital bed. The added cost from treating drug errors amounts to at least $3.5 billion, the...
Read MoreSpeeding D.C. Driver Kills One, Injures Six, Causes Fuel Spill
Speeding plays a factor in a large number of car accidents. Officials estimate that as much as a third of accidents are due to speeding. In the United States, 10-14,000 deaths each year are attributable to speeding. If you have been involved in a car accident due to negligent driving, a Washington, D.C....
Read MoreTractor Trailer Driver Charged With Negligence For Role in Accident
As commercial trucking continues to grow, this translates into more dangers for passenger vehicles sharing the road with large, tractor trailer trucks. About 5,000 fatal accidents occur each year involving such trucks, and, unfortunately, almost 100% of the fatalities are the people in passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are rarely injured given the tremendous size...
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