You will see a lot more bicyclists than usual this Friday on your commute to and from work, as it is Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. More than 10,000 cyclists are expected to participate...
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Has There Been a Mucinex Recall?
In Wednesday’s blog, we reported about a massive bicycle recall involve Trek models. It should be noted that defective product claims pertain to many goods including motor vehicles, machines, tools, building materials, household appliances, personal care products, toys and medications. We bring this up because recently we were alarmed to read that Reckitt Benckiser Group...
Read MoreTrek Bikes Recalled Following Injury Incidents
Trek, an extremely popular manufacturer, has recalled nearly 1 million bicycles in North America. According to NBC News, the recall stems from injury reports including one allegation that a rider became paralyzed following a bicycle accident. The news outlet said that the recall covers 900,000 bicycles...
Read MoreD.C. Motorcycle-Pedestrian Accident Results in Injuries
On April 12, two people were injured in a motorcycle-pedestrian accident that occurred in Southwest D.C. According to WUSA9, the crash occurred at 5:55 a.m. on Independence Avenue at the Kutz Bridge. The station reported that the people involved in the accident suffered serious injuries. US Park...
Read MoreTwo Injured in Memorial Bridge Pedestrian Accident
Sadly, on April 17, a car struck two pedestrians when they were walking on the Memorial Bridge, connecting Washington D.C. to Virginia. According to WJLA-TV, the accident occurred at around 3:15 p.m. One of the victims reportedly suffered serious head injuries and needed to be transported via helicopter to a hospital for treatment. The other...
Read MoreHas Takeda Settled Actos-Bladder Cancer Litigation?
According to Bloomberg, Takeda Pharmaceuticals is offering to pay more than $2.2 billion to settle injury claims relating to the diabetes drug Actos. If courts and plaintiff attorneys accept the settlement, it would be one of the largest in U.S. history involving pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices. The settlement would attempt to end more than...
Read MoreAre Police Car Accidents Common?
Unfortunately, on April 19, three people were injured when a police car struck them as they were pushing a stroller in Baltimore County. According to CBS News, the accident took place around 11 p.m., as an officer was traveling near the 6600 block of Security Boulevard, responding to an assault call. Those injured included a...
Read MoreAre Oil Train Tankers Safe?
Have you ever wondered how safe train-tankers are that carry hazardous materials like oil and gas? If you have, then we have some alarming news for you. Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board issued four urgent recommendations to railroad transport companies...
Read MoreWhy Are Americans Seeking TBI Treatment in Record Numbers?
Washington, D.C. Brain Injury Lawyers Discuss the Reason ER Visits Involving TBI Treatment Are on the Rise For all we have learned about the dangers and causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), we still have a long way to go. Nowhere is that more evident than in...
Read MoreCould Exterior Airbags Help Prevent Fatal Car Accidents?
New Innovation of Exterior Airbags Could Reduce Washington, D.C. Pedestrian Accidents Better airbag protection and seatbelts in the last few decades has improved the safety of people inside of cars and trucks, but that does nothing for people outside the vehicles in an accident. For those who find themselves involved in an auto accident...
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