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.
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How 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...
Read MoreD.C. Residents Upset Over Construction After Partial Building Collapse
“Pop-up” houses are a hot new fad in home construction. An alternative to traditional methods, these pre-fabricated homes are assembled with non-toxic, recyclable, eco–friendly materials, and as a result, have very low energy consumption per square foot. Many developers in D.C. are jumping on the “pop-up” bandwagon, using the trendy term to describe homes and...
Read MoreCar Crashes into Building, Kills Retired Md. State Trooper
A retired Maryland State Police trooper was killed recently when a car crashed into the building where he had been living. Philip Nolan Jr., 57, left the force in 2005 as a sergeant, after serving more than 20 years and was making a living as a welder. The preliminary investigation indicates that in the early morning...
Read MoreBe Aware of Potential Brain Injuries as Fall Sports Begin
As we march into fall, kids across America are forlornly saying goodbye to summer fun, but they are simultaneously turning towards an exciting new school year. New clothes, new books, new classmates, new adventures. For many young students, the return to school also means the return to school sports.
Read MoreHow Necessary Are Seatbelts?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury.” Believe it or not, though, there are still some people out there who question the necessity of seatbelts. Patented in 1955 and required by law as early as 1970, seatbelts reduce the...
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