Attorneys Explain Liability for Lift Services in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland Taxi companies are facing stiff competition from ride-sharing programs like Uber and Lyft, which employ regular people as drivers who use their own vehicles. People who need rides can use the companies’ apps to hail the closest available vehicle. The price of an...
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How Can I Safely Exit a Metro Train in a Tunnel?
http://youtu.be/77BCDbBGA2U Sadly, on January 12, 84 people were hospitalized and one person was killed due to the Metro train tunnel filling with smoke—many of those injured were riding aboard a Virginia-bound Yellow Line train near the L'Enfant Plaza station. As of last week, the National Transportation Safety Board was still trying to determine what caused the...
Read MorePedestrian Struck by Train in Gaithersburg, Maryland
If you are walking and you come across a train track, you should proceed with caution, similarly to the way you would if you were driving a car. You should always avoid walking along train tracks—if you are struck, the sheer force of a train could kill or catastrophically injure you. Other ways to avoid...
Read MoreIs the DC Streetcar Ready and Safe for Passengers?
After numerous tests, a D.C. streetcar in “test mode” crashed into a car earlier this month, according to the Washington Post. The newspaper reported that nobody was injured in the collision. The streetcar line is expected to open...
Read MoreIs Inadequate Bar Security a Problem in DC?
When you visit a bar, you have a right to feel safe. If a bar or restaurant fails to provide adequate security to patrons and/or overserves its guests, it can be held liable for any incidents or accidents that may occur.
Read MoreTakata Airbag Recall: Has Chrysler Expanded its Action?
Do you own a vehicle involved in the worldwide Takata airbag recall? Make sure you check the safety of your vehicle and find out about the recall by visiting the safercar.gov website to search by its VIN.
Read MoreWhat is Drugged Driving?
Did you know that driving under the influence of drugs like marijuana could be extremely hazardous? Sadly, many people feel like they can operate vehicles when they are under the influence of substances like marijuana. According to CBS News, a recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that Americans are concerned with...
Read MoreDefective Products: Has There been a Keurig Coffeemaker Recall?
Do you own or does your office use a Keurig single-brew coffee machine? Make sure you check the model to make sure it is not part of a nationwide recall. According to NBC News, the coffee manufacturer is recalling nearly 6.6...
Read MoreWhy Do Head-On Accidents Occur?
Did you know that head-on vehicle accidents are more violent than other forms of crashes, often resulting in serious injuries and death? Sadly, head-on accidents are often avoidable. Sometimes they occur because of medical emergencies, defective auto parts, distracted driving and/or...
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
If you are planning to throw a New Year’s Eve party tonight, make sure that you clear your property of any hazards that may contribute to a slip-and-fall accident. Additionally, if you are out shopping and enjoying yourself, make sure you are aware of any hazards...
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