Officials shut down the East Falls Church Station in Northern Virginia to conduct an investigation after a Metrorail train derailed on the tracks serving the Silver and Orange lines. One passenger was sent to the hospital out of the 60 passengers on board. While officials from Metro, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the National...
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Two Workers Sustain Serious Injuries in a Construction Accident
Last month, two workers were injured in a construction accident while working on a building in the Southeast area of Washington, D.C. Both workers were struck by a concrete pump while on a 15-foot-high scaffolding. The workers were saved by using a rescue basket before...
Read MoreAre Physical Rehabilitation Hospitals Safe?
Patients go to physical rehabilitation hospitals to recover from injuries and regain functions they may have lost. They may think the worst is over and are on their way to fully recovering. However, a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows that sometimes, these facilities can make things worse. According to...
Read MoreThis Self-Driving Car Prevented a D.C. Pedestrian Accident
In a previous blog, we talked about how a self-driving car in Autopilot mode failed to recognize a semi-truck that had pulled out in front of it, causing a fatal accident. However, it seems another autonomous vehicle made headlines for an entirely different reason. A self-driving car in the Washington, D.C. area automatically braked...
Read MoreHow Did This Metro Train Cause a “Near Miss” Collision?
Earlier this month, D.C. Metro and passengers had to explain yet another incident to the media. A train on the Red Line ran a red light. While this is certainly not the first time that has happened, it is the first time an incident resulted...
Read MoreDo D.C. Drivers Have a Road Rage Problem?
Road rage is when a driver gets furious behind the wheel and aggressively targets another driver. This can include the following behaviors: Tailgating Honking the horn excessively Speeding Cutting off others suddenly Rude gestures or attempting to shout out the window at other drivers Throwing objects from a vehicle Intentionally causing a car accident ...
Read MoreIs the D.C. Metro Failing to Train Bus Drivers?
Earlier this month, there was a lot of confusion over transportation routes due to repairs on the Metrorail, which caused many rush hour commuters delays and frustration. Many commuters who sought alternative transportation methods are now taking the D.C. Metrobus. However, this alternative is proving...
Read MoreTwo Virginia Construction Workers Injured When Car Crashes Into Work Zone
A 53-year-old woman was charged with reckless driving when she smashed into two contract workers and caused a construction work zone accident on Interstate 81 last month. One man was critically injured and the other sustained serious injuries during the work zone car...
Read MoreWhat Proposal is D.C. Council Considering to Help Pedestrians and Cyclists After a Vehicle Collision?
When a pedestrian or cyclist is hit by a vehicle, the only way that pedestrian or cyclist can collect damages is if the incident was found to be 100 percent the car driver’s fault. If the pedestrian or cyclist is found even 1 percent at fault, they receive nothing to cover medical expenses or...
Read MoreAre Self-Driving Cars Safe?
When we think of the future, self-driving cars may come to mind. The new advances in technology by Google and Tesla has other manufacturers, such as GM, BMW and Volvo, researching their own self-driving solutions, which means this future is close to becoming a reality. Driverless cars are projected to decrease car accidents...
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