Despite the recent publicity surrounding Metro subway accidents, accidents involving Metrobuses are more common in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area due to the amount of traffic and pedestrians. Over the years, Metrobuses have killed joggers and pedestrians, struck taxis, and been involved in numerous accidents with other vehicles. A Metrobus and car collided,...
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Amtrak Train Running to Washington D.C. Kills Two Teenage Girls
Millions of Americans every day rely upon public transportation to get to work, school and perform their daily errands. The government agencies and private companies that run these transportation systems and networks owe duties to their passengers to ensure that their travels are as safe as possible. An Amtrak train that runs between Boston...
Read MoreMaryland Pedestrian Killed Trying to Cross Busy Highway
Unprotected by seat belts or airbags, pedestrians whom cars hit often suffer severe injuries, ranging from broken bones and bruises to spinal cord or brain injuries, or even death. In addition, unfortunately, children and elderly persons are the ones frequently hit. Children run into roads without looking for oncoming traffic, and...
Read MoreSenate Majority Leader’s Wife, Daughter Hurt in Accident
The consequences are severe when 18-wheeler and big rig trucks get into accidents with smaller, passenger vehicles. Driver negligence is a big reason for truck-related accidents, and this includes drivers failing to pay attention to traffic and roadway conditions, failing to signal when switching lanes, or running off the road. Senator Harry Reid’s wife and...
Read MoreEarly Morning Jogger Killed in Tractor Trailer DC Hit and Run
It is an inescapable consequence of modern life that walkers, bicyclists, and joggers find themselves sharing the roads with cars, trucks, and other large vehicles. Both parties need to stay vigilant to avoid accidents because when pedestrians are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, serious injuries can happen to the pedestrian. On Saturday...
Read MoreFairfax, Virginia Jury Awards 3 Million for Medical Malpractice
Radiologist Found to Have Misdiagnosed Man Medical professionals who unreasonably take action or fail to take action and negatively affect your health as a result can be liable for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice covers a variety of claims that includes birth injuries, misdiagnoses, failures to diagnose at all, medication errors, or negligent behavior on the...
Read MoreFire Truck Responding to Fire Collides With Two Vehicles
Despite Use of Lights and Sirens, Three Seriously Injured Drivers need to stay vigilant at all times that they are behind the wheel, but this is particularly the case when emergency vehicles are on the streets with their lights flashing and sirens blaring. Drivers should be able to hear and see the emergency vehicles. They...
Read MoreImpromptu Snowball Fights Pose Real Dangers
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from negligent acts, please contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer Justin M. Beall of McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis L.L.P. Over the past three months, there have been several impromptu...
Read MoreFairfax Fire Kills Man and Dogs; 7 Escape
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from a fire or from an injury sustain on someone else’s property, please contact Virginia personal injury attorney Thomas McWeeny of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. A fire...
Read MoreDC Issues Leading Causes of Preventable Deaths
Tobacco, Poor Diet, Medical Errors Part of the List If you would like more information about injuries stemming from the negligent act of another, contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer Roger C. Johnson of McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis L.L.P. Victims of accidents and the negligent acts of others play an important role in ensuring that...
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