The 10 Most Expensive Motor Vehicle Accidents in History

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 18, 2018

Car accidents are expensive for everyone involved. Not only is there the issue of property damage, but there are medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that might not be seen right away and add up in...Read More

Who Is Responsible in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 13, 2018

Multiple vehicle crashes, sometimes referred to as chain-reaction accidents, occur when two cars strike one another, then a third trailing vehicle strikes one of the first two and more follow. In the end, you have a series of rear-end collisions...Read More

Distracted Employee Driving: Is the Employer or Employee Responsible?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 24, 2018

It happens every day on the road. A delivery person checks their social media updates while driving around, a manager takes a call on his way to work, and a sales associate texts friends while waiting in traffic on their...Read More

FTA’s Oversight of WMATA’s Safety

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 25, 2018

The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) instilled a plan for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) known as the Corrective Action Plan (CAP). This CAP monitors WMATA’s progress for creating and correcting issues identified by the FTA to improve safety...Read More

Reckless Driving and the Limits of Vision Zero

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 4, 2018

If you follow the news, you may have heard the story of a woman who struck a family crossing the street in New York and killed two small children and injured a pregnant woman. The accident itself spawned rage, but...Read More

Why Should I Carry PIP or MedPay Coverage If I Have Health Insurance?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 30, 2018

Auto insurance is not always affordable, especially if you live in a high-risk area, drive a nicer vehicle, or live in an expensive insurance state. Some states have a monthly average of under $100, while some breach the $200 mark....Read More

What Happens If a Driver Injures You with Little or No Insurance?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 2, 2018

As a motorist, you know that you should have adequate motor vehicle coverage. The road carries numerous unknowns from other drivers, and from weather and poor road conditions. While you might have auto insurance, how many drivers are on the...Read More

D.C. Might See Driverless Cars Sooner than Later

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 30, 2018

Recently, the Washington Post reported that Washington D.C.’s Mayor Muriel E. Bowser has announced to carmakers that the city is ready to accept self-driving technology. Companies currently developing and testing self-driving vehicles will be accepted in a proactive environment, and...Read More

How Safe are Driverless Vehicles, Really?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Mar 6, 2018

By now you have heard about driverless vehicles, which are currently being tested by major car manufacturers and even Google. The buzz around these driverless vehicles is that they would supposedly cause fewer accidents on the roadway since driver error...Read More

5 Things to Remember for Safer Driving

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 29, 2017

Car Accident Lawyer Offers Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland Drivers Safe Driving Tips As a motorist, it is your duty to drive safely. You have rules to follow, and you must do your part to avoid an accident or causing...Read More

How to Prevent Drowsy Driving

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 22, 2017

Drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunken driving. Sadly, it occurs more often than it should, and it is more likely to be under-reported than drunken driving. After all, a motorist does not have to admit that he or...Read More

Could This Technology Dramatically Reduce the Number of Car Crashes?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 12, 2016

Autonomous Car Accident Lawyers Assisting Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia If you’ve ever been stuck in traffic or see a hazard on the road, you may have at some point wished you could somehow verbally communicate with other...Read More

Do D.C. Drivers Have a Road Rage Problem?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 25, 2016

Road Rage Accident Attorneys Assisting Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Road rage is when a driver gets furious behind the wheel and aggressively targets another driver. This can include the following behaviors: Tailgating Honking the horn excessively Speeding...Read More

Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 11, 2016

When we think of the future, self-driving cars may come to mind. The new advances in technology by Google and Tesla has other manufacturers, such as GM, BMW and Volvo, researching their own self-driving solutions, which means this future is...Read More

Why Was This Teenage Driver Sentenced to Four Years in Prison?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 27, 2016

Last June, a 19-year-old drove after a party with his three friends just after graduation and crashed. According to the report, the teen driver crashed through a fence, smashed into some trees and the car went airborne before landing upside...Read More

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