Sadly, on May 3 a popular DC musician and his girlfriend were killed in a Charles County motorcycle accident. According to NBC Washington, Derek Anthony Colquitt, 47, a member of the longtime DC go-go group The Junkyard Band, was killed in the crash along with his girlfriend. According to Maryland State Police reports, the couple...
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Maryland Postman Injured in Truck Accident
On April 9, a postman in Bowie, Maryland was critically injured when his postal truck overturned on a highway. According to WJLA-TV, the crash occurred on Maryland Route 450, at High Bridge Road. The mail carrier, who was a 20-to-30-year...
Read MoreWhy Do Wrong-Way Accidents Occur?
Unfortunately, two people were killed in a wrong-way accident on April 10 on I-395 in Alexandria, Virginia. NBC Washington reported that the crash occurred in the HOV lanes of the interstate, killing the drivers of the two vehicles involved, a 75-year-old...
Read MoreMay 15 is DC’s Bike to Work Day
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...
Read MoreHas 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...
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