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...
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Do 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...
Read MoreThis New Hospital Program is Making Doctors Be More Transparent When Medical Errors Occur
In previous blogs, we discussed how medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America and how, unfortunately, very little progress has been made to prevent medical errors. Worse still, when medical errors occur, there is very little transparency about what exactly went wrong. More often than not, hospitals will deny the...
Read MoreIs Your Teenager Safe at Their Summer Job?
Now that the school year has ended, it’s possible that your teenager will be searching for their first summer job. While there is value in adding experience to a teenage workers resume, summer jobs come with a special set of hazards that as a parent, you should watch out for. According to the U.S. Department...
Read MoreHigh-Ranking Executive Criminally Convicted for the Deadliest Coal Mining Accident in 40 Years
On April 5, 2010, a coal dust explosion occurred approximately 1,000 feet underground in what was the worst coal mining accident in 40 years. During this accident, 29 of the 30 coal miners in Upper Big Branch Mine died. Investigations found Massey Energy, the company that owns the Upper Big Branch Mine, failed to...
Read MoreWhy Was This Teenage Driver Sentenced to Four Years in Prison?
Last June, a 19-year-old drove after a party with his three friends just after graduation and crashed. According to the report, the teen driver crashed through a fence, smashed into some trees and the car went airborne before landing upside down in a driveway in flames. Police went on to say speed, alcohol and...
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