At its peak in the early 1980s, drunk driving in Virginia killed around 600 people a year, accounting for half of all traffic deaths. Â Thanks to harsher fines, state-sponsored traffic and driving schools, and alcohol awareness programs, Northern Virginia has seen a decrease in drunk driving deaths since the 80s, but they continue...
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New Virginia Laws Target Texting and E-mailing While Driving
Technology has made it easier than ever to stay in touch with friends and to keep up on what is going on in the world. Unfortunately, many people choose to use this technology irresponsibly and place their own lives and others’ lives in danger. A recent survey indicated that over a fourth of cell...
Read MoreMaryland Driver Killed on Highway Shoulder
Many states have now passed laws requiring motorists to move over a lane when they see accidents or emergency responders like police officers along the roadside. This is due to increased deaths and serious injuries involving these people. Particularly on highways, drivers have little time to react if someone on the side of the...
Read MoreSenate Majority Leader’s Wife, Daughter Hurt in Accident
The consequences are severe when 18-wheeler and big rig trucks get into accidents with smaller, passenger vehicles. Driver negligence is a big reason for truck-related accidents, and this includes drivers failing to pay attention to traffic and roadway conditions, failing to signal when switching lanes, or running off the road. Senator Harry Reid’s wife and...
Read MoreFire Truck Responding to Fire Collides With Two Vehicles
Despite Use of Lights and Sirens, Three Seriously Injured Drivers need to stay vigilant at all times that they are behind the wheel, but this is particularly the case when emergency vehicles are on the streets with their lights flashing and sirens blaring. Drivers should be able to hear and see the emergency vehicles. They...
Read MoreTruck Kills Husband and Severely Injures Wife Waiting By Roadside
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from tractor-trailer accidents, please contact a Maryland personal injury attorney at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. Unfortunately, accidents between commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers and semi-trucks and normal cars are often severe. Such vehicles can outweigh...
Read MoreWoman Suffered Fatal Injuries From Dump Truck
If you would like more information, please contact Northern Virginia personal injury lawyer Julie H. Heiden of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP It can happen to anyone. A vehicle’s tire blows or smoke billows from the hood, and...
Read MoreA Woman and Child Suffered a Hit-and-Run
If you would like more information, please contact Peter DePaolis of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. Drivers have an ethical and legal responsibility to pay attention to where they are traveling and to avoid hitting anyone or anything while they are behind the wheel. Further, drivers have...
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Our Legal Team Protects Victims of Injury Caused by Others' Negligence The attorneys at Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP are dedicated to accident prevention and recovery for victims. Our firm tries to make our community a safer place to live for our families. We assist injured workers...
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