A fire can cause horrible and long-lasting damage to its victims. Fires spread fast and can cause burn injuries, scarring, and even death. It is important that both homeowners and employers learn...
Fire Accidents & Injuries
Having a BBQ? Tips for Safe Grilling
In Wednesday’s blog, we discussed pool safety over the summer months—with this in mind, we would like to continue the trend of summer tips, this time focusing on grilling. Did you know that three out of every five households in America has a gas grill for cooking? Although BBQs can be a great way for...
Read MoreWhat Is a Third Party Claim? Our Attorneys Explain This Aspect of The Law
Workers compensation law varies from state to state, meaning that the way the law applies to your situation in Maryland may not be the case in Virginia. There are also different aspects of workers compensation law that the average worker may not be aware of, such as third party claims. In most cases, workers are...
Read MoreMaryland Train Fire and Explosion Under Investigation
According to authorities, a chemical-carrying freight train collided with a garbage truck, derailed, and exploded at a rail crossing outside Baltimore. In the third serious derailment in the US this month, over a dozen rail cars went off the tracks on July 23 in Rosedale, Maryland. Several rail cars caught Read More
Worker Killed, Others Injured in Natural Gas Explosion
In April, a worker died from injuries suffered in an accident at a natural gas operation in West Virginia. The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office reported that 56-year-old Bruce Phipps of Marietta died from injuries he sustained during a natural gas explosion. Two other workers were also injured in the accident...
Read MoreMetro Pipes May be Subpar for Fire Safety
A spokesperson from the D.C. Fire and EMS said the Metro standpipes that firefighters hook into during emergencies are too small. The result is that they do not carry enough water pressure, which could be a problem if a major fire started in a Metro tunnel. Fire crews carry a secondary water supply for...
Read MoreDC Fire Injures Four-Year-Old
Earlier this month, a fire in Northeast DC injured a four-year-old boy in the 1700 block of Benning Road. Firefighters found the boy unconscious in a first-floor apartment, and he was in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, according to a spokesperson for the DC Fire and EMS Department. The blaze occurred at approximately...
Read More129-Year-Old Seminary Burns Down in Alexandria
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs reported a $278 million loss in 2009 due to fires. It also reported that every 19 hours a fire has either injured or killed someone throughout the state. The presence of fire alarms and automatic sprinkler systems can significantly reduce the amount of damage caused by fires. A fire...
Read MoreNorthern Virginia Fire that Caused $2 Million in Damage Blamed On Disposal of Smoking Materials
The improper disposal of smoking materials is the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States. In recent weeks, a number of such fires have occurred throughout the country. Improperly disposed charcoal briquettes led to a fire that burned down the storage shed of a Tennessee family. A Northern Virginia family lost...
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