In conclusion to a tragic story we blogged about previously, a 33-year-old commercial dump truck driver appeared in court on April 18 on charges he faces for the death of an Arlington woman. The truck driver is charged with failure to pay full time and attention in...
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Reckless Driver Causes Virginia Bus Crash, Then Flees Scene: Kills One, Injures 16
According to NBC 4 Washington, a shuttle bus overturned on Interstate 95 near Lorton, Virginia on March 23, killing one person and injuring 16 others. The hit-and-run driver responsible for the accident has been arrested and faces charges. Virginia State Police said the shuttle bus, operated by American Transportation, was traveling south on Interstate 95...
Read MoreGM Announced That Recalled Vehicles Have Even More Safety Problems
General Motors (GM) said on April 9 that the company must fix another defect involving the ignition of the small cars it has already recalled for faulty switches. GM issued a new recall for the 2003 to 2011 cars, this time to replace another part of...
Read MoreBus Driver Charged After Five Children Injured in Maryland School Bus Accident
According to CBS DC, several children were injured when a school bus drifted across a road in Beltsville and into a bus stop. Police say the 61-year-old driver left the bus unattended around 7:15 a.m. in front of High Point High School in Beltsville. Police say for unknown reasons, the bus began moving and struck...
Read MoreTwo Drivers Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 11 in Virginia
According to WHSV.com, two people died in an accident on Route 11 on the morning of April 7. Virginia State Police were called to the crash on Lee Highway near College Lane at 7:59 a.m. Officials stated that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 11 when it pulled into the...
Read MoreGroup Fights to Restore Millions for Spinal Cord Injury Research
According to The Wall Street Journal, officials have restored nearly $7 million in annual funding for spinal cord injury research after an influential lobby of paraplegics put pressure on lawmakers. The group, New Yorkers to Cure Paralysis, have tried unsuccessfully since 2010 to restore about $8.5 million in...
Read MoreOne Victim Dead in Virginia Bus Crash, Driver in Custody
According to The NY Daily News, a shuttle bus transporting a group back from a birthday party collided with a car and overturned before dawn on March 23 along a highway in Fairfax County, leaving one person dead and sending 16 others to the hospital. The Virginia State Police said the bus was heading south...
Read MoreVirginia Exceeding Snow Removal Budget by Over $100 Million to Keep Roads Safe
After a harsh and unpredictable winter, Virginia will likely exceed its annual snow removal budget by over $100 million, according to reports from Virginia highway officials. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) typically allocates $157 million every year for all the costs associated with removing snow from roads in order to prevent
Read MoreWhy Do People Lose Control Of Their Vehicles?
A number of factors contribute to a motorist’s loss of control over a car, including fatigue, distraction, hydroplaning, defective parts, adverse road conditions and/or intoxication. A motorist will usually not be found liable for damages incurred in an accident caused by a defective part, because the manufacturer will be found responsible. However, the rest...
Read MoreTrying to Stay Safe While on Foot? Our Lawyers Discuss Keys to Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
According to the Governors Highway Safety Administration, in 2009, pedestrian deaths accounted for more than 20 percent of all transportation fatalities in Washington, D.C.. Pedestrian/car accidents can be devastating because they involve a person walking on foot, unprotected by a vehicle. Pedestrians often have the right-of-way, but this does not...
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