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...
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It’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...
Read More4 Traffic Myths Debunked (We Wish More Knew About No. 3)
List of Traffic Myths That Are Not True 1) More roads mean less traffic. Perhaps the oldest traffic myth is that building more roads will lead to less congestion. This is a logical belief, because, for instance, if there are 200 cars packed into a highway lane, then building a second lane should mean there’s 100...
Read MoreWhich Cities are the Deadliest for Pedestrians?
Of cities in the US, Orlando is the deadliest for pedestrians, according to the report “Dangerous By Design” from the National Complete Streets Coalition. The southeast and southwest account for the majority of the 20 most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians. These cities all boomed in the years following World War II, an era...
Read MoreAttorney William Lightfoot to Teach Deposition Techniques and Strategies
Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P managing partner William P. Lightfoot will teach advanced deposition techniques and strategies to lawyers attending a four-day program in New Orleans January 15-18. The program enhances the performance of even the most experienced trial lawyer. Lightfoot will lecture about methods for “Establishing Standards of Care and Conduct with Defense...
Read MoreAs More Automakers Add Automatic Braking, How Will Safety Improve?
As drivers, we have all been there, something or someone causing you to have to brake suddenly, from debris unexpectedly flying onto the road to another vehicle pulling out or braking abruptly to a jaywalker. It is one of those situations where if you react even a split second too late, lives, including those...
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A single mom, working 10 hour days, barely making ends meet, and now…injured at work. In an instant, everything from getting to the doctor to keeping track of expenses to navigating a sea of forms has overwhelmed her life. Cases like these are why we are focused on making a difference. Koonz, McKenney, Johnson &...
Read MoreKoonz McKenney Has DC’s “Top Lawyers”, Says Washingtonian
For more than 35 years, Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP has successfully fought for clients in personal injury cases. No other personal injury firm has more attorneys selected by Washingtonian as its “Top Lawyers.” “We demand full and fair compensation for all of our clients. Every insurance company...
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