Washington, D.C. Injury Attorneys Examine New Rail Extension Since it opened in 1976, millions of people have depended upon the DC Metro every day to get to work, school and local attractions. Consisting of five different lines and over 100 miles of track, Metrorail is second only to the New York City subway in terms...
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Why Is the NHTSA So Slow to Respond to Fatal Vehicle Problems?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has as its mission statement: “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.” Lately, though, the agency seems far more interested in kowtowing to corporate interests, as it offers lax regulations, gives away high safety ratings and allows car manufacturers to opt out...
Read MoreWhere Are the Worst Drivers in America?
Washington D.C. is notorious for its busy streets, fraught with dangers and hazardous conditions for all drivers. However, if you stay alert and cautious behind the wheel, you can reduce your chances of getting hurt in a traffic accident. To make sure that we avoid accidents, the best thing we can do is remain...
Read MoreJudge Rules BP Grossly Negligent in Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Large corporations frequently disregard safety regulations in an effort to increase their bottom line. When they do so, tragic accidents can occur, resulting in injuries and death. Sometimes the number of injuries and deaths can be staggering. In 2010, an offshore oil drilling rig owned by BP blew up off the coast of Louisiana when...
Read MoreWhat Should You Do If You Are Hit by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving accidents claim over 30,000 American lives every year. Even though the public knows the horrific consequences of getting caught drunk behind the wheel, drunk driving is still a modern epidemic. The simple, irrefutable truth is that every drunk driving accident is entirely avoidable, if only the drunk driver learned how to act responsibly.
Read MoreHow Often Are Construction Workers Hurt On Job Sites?
Every month, more and more construction workers are injured and killed when site managers fail to provide safety instructions and guidelines. Workers should never have their safety compromised for the sake of the boss’ bottom line. A Virginia construction worker was electrocuted last month on a jobsite and died on the way to the hospital.
Read MoreIn Remembrance of 9/11
It is hard to believe that 13 years has passed since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The attorneys and staff at our firm can still recall the feelings of confusion, sadness and anger every Americans felt on that day. On this anniversary, take time to remember and honor not only the thousands...
Read MoreIf I’m in a Hurry, Can I Just Go Around Other Cars?
Impatience is never a virtue—especially not when driving a car. We all want to get where we’re going in a timely manner, but taking unnecessary risks on the road endangers everyone around us. We need to learn to slow down and be more cautious when we drive. Additionally, we all need to be willing to...
Read MoreA Law Firm Dedicated to Helping the Injured, One Client at a Time
At Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P., we have represented people in all facets of personal injury litigation for over a quarter century. Our Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia injury lawyers protect the rights of workers, and speak out for those hurt by defective products, exposure to dangerous substances—such as asbestos—or hazardous work places. We work...
Read MoreBrake Defect Costs Hyundai $17M in Fines for Failure to Report
When a car company manufactures a vehicle component part, it has a duty to do so correctly and safely, testing the product regularly and observing federal regulations. Hyundai’s Genesis models manufactured between 2009 and 2012 were found to have sufficient corrosion in certain brake system components that could result in reduced braking efficiency and increase...
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