Last month, a man was killed in a trench collapse during a construction project in Virginia. According to a report from the Sheriff’s Office, the worker was digging a trench for a utility line when it collapsed and trapped the worker seven feet...
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What Are The Leading Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents?
It’s well established that motorcycles have a reputation for being unsafe. In 2006, there were 35 times more fatalities from motorcycle accidents than car accidents. Because these numbers are so high, it always helps for riders to understand the leading causes of motorcycle accidents...
Read MoreWhy Are SUV’s Susceptible To Rollover Accidents?
Generally speaking, the size and weight of an SUV should provide some level of security for the driver and passengers. However, having a larger vehicle such as an SUV, truck and minivan does not protect drivers from rollover accidents, which sometimes do not even...
Read MoreWill The Creepy Clown Sightings Impact Child Safety On Halloween?
With all of the creepy clown sightings, it is even important to keep child safety in mind this Halloween. Make sure you do the following this year to keep your kids safe: Escort your child to each house and don’t let them out of your sight Keep on the sidewalk, when possible Cross the...
Read MoreIs Pedestrian Safety Really Improving In D.C.?
Last month, at least four people were killed in D.C. pedestrian accidents over a two-week period and several more sustained injuries. Despite this spike in vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, police data shows 2016 might actually be a better year in terms of pedestrian safety...
Read MoreThree Injured In A Northwest D.C. Construction Accident
A brick and concrete wall collapsed on a building in Northwest D.C. in a construction accident earlier this month, injuring three construction workers. Of the three, two were critically injured. According to EMS workers, the wall was sheared off the side of a hotel...
Read MoreHow Did This Virginia Semi-Truck Explosion Happen, Killing The Driver?
A Virginia semi-truck explosion occurred earlier this month in a single vehicle collision that shut down Interstate 81. According to witnesses, the fuel truck’s tire blew out and caused the vehicle to overturn just off the highway. After overturning, the whole truck went up in...
Read MoreWhat Can Drivers Do To Make The Roads Safer For D.C. Cyclists?
Earlier this month, we wrong a blog on how Washington, D.C. cyclists have triggered red-light cameras more than 1,557 times since January 2015, putting themselves at risk for bicycle accidents. Since then, the cycling community has stepped forward and insisted to media outlets that...
Read MoreIs Doctor Fatigue Putting Patients At Risk For Medical Errors?
While being tired while working in any profession can be hazardous, when you’re fatigued while working in the medical profession, the stakes are even higher. Physician fatigue can cause serious bodily harm to patients. Residency is the program medical graduates go into to learn and practice...
Read MoreIs Maryland Too Lenient With Drunk Drivers?
A recent study conducted by WalletHub.com examined DUI penalties according to each state to discover which had the strictest enforcement. As it turns out, Maryland has the seventh most lenient drunk driving enforcement in the country. One of the main reasons...
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