“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...
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Car 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...
Read MoreAre Highway Work Zones More Dangerous For Workers or For Drivers?
Most of us know instinctively to slow down as we drive near highway work zones. The men and women in orange vests and hardhats at these sites risk their lives every day to make sure that our lanes are paved, our streetlights work and our roads are safe. And while it is important for us...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Leads To Emotional Wreck
Sometimes our emotions can get the better of us. This is not our fault; we are all human. We all get angry, we all laugh uproariously and we all get jealous. And sometimes we cry. When we get behind the wheel of a car, however, we must do our best to check our emotions; to...
Read MoreWhat is Contributory Negligence and How Does it Affect an Accident?
Injury Attorneys Discuss Negligence Laws in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland Contributory negligence is the law of the land in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. This law affects everyone who has ever been in an accident in these locations; yet, most people are unaware of this important legal concept. Contributory negligence prevents an injured person...
Read MoreRain Blamed for Chain of Accidents on Virginia Highway
Weather always plays a role in the condition of our roadways. Snow, sleet, rain and fog can all affect visibility and traction. It is important to remember that when driving in adverse weather, we all need to slow down and take a little extra care. A hydroplaning car is thought to have caused a chain-reaction...
Read MoreDoes This Maryland Highway Have A Danger Zone?
Two drunk driving accidents occurred in the same Maryland spot recently: on Route 222, where it meets Interstate 95 in Perryville. Around 11 p.m., a woman leaving a nearby casino struck two vehicles. She has been charged with negligent driving, failure to control speed and driving under the influence. The other cars suffered minor damage,...
Read MoreHospital Pays $190 Million Over Recording of Pelvic Exams
When we visit a doctor, we are usually at a weak place in our lives: dealing with an illness or an injury and looking for guidance from a trusted person. Physicians have a responsibility to their patients and to the world to be pillars of honesty and virtue. When that trust is broken, the...
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