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 for passengers of public transportation as well as the workers in public transit. You can...
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Reckless Driving and the Limits of Vision Zero
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 her actions following the crash furthered that aggression toward her. In a photograph, she...
Read MoreWhy Should I Carry PIP or MedPay Coverage If I Have Health Insurance?
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. In fact, Washington, D.C. average $177 per month or $2,127 per year, while Virginia...
Read MoreWhat Happens If a Driver Injures You with Little or No Insurance?
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 road without insurance coverage? According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 12.6 percent of drivers...
Read MoreD.C. Might See Driverless Cars Sooner than Later
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 the District is now working with transportation, disability advocates, public...
Read MoreHow Safe are Driverless Vehicles, Really?
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 or negligence causes 94 percent of accidents. While the numbers sound great, how safe...
Read More5 Things to Remember for Safer Driving
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 harm to other motorists, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. If you cause an accident because you...
Read MoreHow to Prevent Drowsy Driving
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 she fell asleep at the wheel – while their intoxication is more obvious. Regardless, drowsy...
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Leading Washington, D.C. Auto Defect Lawyer on Your Rights for Accidents Caused by Defective Parts WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR AN AIRBAG DEFECT? All it takes is one little piece of equipment to be “off” on your vehicle for your whole...
Read MoreWhat Are The Auto Insurance Laws In Virginia, Maryland And DC?
Injury Attorneys Discuss Auto Insurance Laws In DC LEADING WASHINGTON, D.C. PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS TO EXPLAIN CAR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Even though nearly every state has laws that require drivers to have auto insurance, a study by the Insurance Research Council found that about one out of every eight drivers in the United States remains uninsured. If you...
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