Recently, a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles seeking class action status alleging that 10 automakers concealed the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with keyless ignition defects. According to the Consumerist, the lawsuit was filed in August, accusing the companies of failing to inform buyers of a “deadly defect” associated with keyless ignition switches....
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Is a Wisconsin Avenue Crosswalk Dangerous?
WUSA-TV reported that there was a pedestrian accident this summer at a crosswalk on Wisconsin Avenue in D.C. that many people claim is dangerous. According to the news source, the incident occurred in June when a man was walking at a crosswalk on Wisconsin Avenue at Veazy Street. A car traveling at full speed allegedly...
Read MoreShould We Stop Calling Crashes “Accidents”?
Recently, the Washington Post had an excellent editorial discussing how Americans often use the word “accident” to describe vehicle crashes when we should avoid using the term. The column, written by Emily Badger, discussed how the word “accident” actually means unintentional. “We accidentally drop dinner plates, or send emails before we're done writing them. The...
Read MoreCaught on Camera: Maryland Family Files Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit
The Baltimore Sun reported recently that the family of a woman who died last year has filed a lawsuit against a Catonsville nursing home claiming that its neglect contributed to her death. According to the newspaper, the lawsuit was filed in the Baltimore County Circuit Court against ManorCare Health Services-Woodbridge Valley, accusing it of negligence....
Read MoreHow are ‘Trail Rangers’ Helping Along D.C. Bike Routes?
Recently, CBS DC reported that Trail Rangers from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are monitoring the Metropolitan Branch Trail and other bike routes in the D.C. metro-area for safety. According to the news source, the Trail Rangers program began operating in 2013, through a grant from the DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration. Those involved in...
Read MoreWhy are Pedestrian Accident Fatalities on the Rise?
Recently, WTOP-TV reported that fatal pedestrian accidents are increasing nationwide, as 4,735 pedestrians were killed in 2013, the most recent year data was available. The data comes from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), which reports that there has been a 15 percent increase in the total number of fatal accidents since 2009. This means...
Read MoreData Reveals Texting While Walking Hazards
We often blog about the dangers of texting while driving, but did you know that texting while walking is also hazardous? Recently, ABC News had an interesting story about “petextrians” or people who endanger themselves and others by texting while walking. According to the news outlet, pedestrian accidents have increased by about 15 percent since...
Read MoreCan I Hold a Casino Liable For an Injury?
According to the Washington Business Journal, a D.C. man has filed a lawsuit against Cordish Cos. Inc., the developer of Maryland Live! Casino in Anne Arundel County, for $150,000 after a roulette wheel ball injured him in a casino accident. The news source reported that the man filed the lawsuit last November in the U.S....
Read MoreD.C. Bicycling Safety Tips
Recently, the blog RollCall.com had an interesting story about the bicycling safety challenges bicyclists face in D.C. According to the blog, bicycle accidents near Capitol Hill and across the District are becoming a significant problem. Bicycling interest in D.C. has...
Read MoreWhat is Being Done to Protect Miners from Fatal Accidents?
After three miners lost their lives in separate accidents in Virginia, Nevada and North Dakota on August 3, the Mine Safety and Health Administration said that it would begin to step up its enforcement efforts to protect miners. According to WorkersCompensation.com, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety Health Joseph A. Main noted that...
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