The Amtrak 188 train that traveled from Washington D.C. to New York was supposed to be the safest locomotive owned by Amtrak. In May of last year, however, the 98-ton train derailed in Philadelphia, killing eight people and injuring an estimated 200 more. Since then, every aspect surrounding the train was picked apart by law...
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We’re Sponsoring the 2016 Food From the Bar Campaign Kickoff
Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis is proud to sponsor the Kickoff to the 2016 Food from the Bar Campaign. The 3rd Annual  Legal “Deboccery” event will take place on May 5, 2016 at Pinstripes in Georgetown. The event benefits the Capital Area Food Bank. Associate Kelly Fisher has organized the event for the past...
Read MoreVirginia Firefighters Deserve Workers’ Compensation for Cancer
If there is an emergency or a disaster, we rely on firefighters to respond to protect our communities. When considering the occupation, it’s easy to think about the immediate dangers they put themselves in to keep us safe. However, what we don’t consider is the long-term effects to their health. Under current laws in Virginia,...
Read MoreWhy are Parents of Newborns Outraged with Maryland Hospitals?
When a child receives a traumatic brain injury during birth due to a medical professional’s negligence, the parents are outraged and their worlds are shattered. Parents of newborns who experience traumatic brain injuries will watch their child experience a wide range of psychological, physical and cognitive disabilities. Many of these disabilities are long...
Read MoreWhy Do D.C. Residents Think Vision Zero Will Fail to Make Roads Safer?
Not surprisingly, a survey taken among more than 1,000 residents of D.C. showed that most residents have a major issue with the recent proposals lawmakers have made to increase traffic fines and, in some cases, nearly double them. Additionally, the District is installing more traffic cameras, particularly in school zones, where fines can reach...
Read MoreD.C. Winter Weather Caused More Than 100 Car Accidents in One Day
Last month alone, traffic was at a standstill for more than nine hours, hundreds of drivers were stranded and more than 100 car accidents happened in one day. Even worse, all this damage occurred with just one inch of snow. The roads were so cold that this thin layer of snow instantly froze when it...
Read MoreVirginia Patient Accidentally Recorded Surgery and Was Shocked at What He Heard
In Virginia, a man who was receiving a simple colonoscopy wanted to remember any instructions his doctor gave him, assuming the anesthesia would make him a little fuzzy after his procedure. He pressed record on his phone. When he listened to the recorded surgery on his way home, he was shocked and humiliated. The patient...
Read MoreIt’s “Pothole Season” in Washington. Do You Know How to File a Claim?
It’s that time of year again. The recent rain and snow leaks into the underlying soil beneath the asphalt. The soil weakens and, next thing you know, there are miniature craters on the streets that are just waiting to damage your tires, rims, suspension, alignment or cause an accident. This is what residents...
Read MoreCould More Have Been Done to Protect Three DC Construction Workers Injured in a Hotel Wall Collapse?
Late last month, there were three DC construction workers injured in a hotel wall collapse, according to The Washington Post. The incident, which involved the collapse of a brick and concrete wall, reportedly took place at the Savoy Suites Hotel and left two of the three injured construction workers in critical condition. The section of...
Read MoreWhat is Causing the Continued Rise in Pedestrian Deaths in DC?
Pedestrian deaths in DC are now averaging more than one per week, according to WTOP. This average is based on data WTOP obtained from 10 local police agencies, which showed that there were 60 fatalities in DC in 2015. The 2015 total marks a disturbing trend, which has seen pedestrian accident fatalities in...
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