Last time, we discussed fines as a deterrent (or lack thereof) for reckless driving. But are there other penalties that could be enforced? In today’s economy, Americans have been forced to cut back in all areas of their spending; this includes insurance costs. One consequence to poor driving is adding points...
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FOIA: An Untapped Resource
In a previous post, there was a mention related to the unanswered service requests that the DC Government receives in regards to cases that have been filed. One request and notification was in reference to trees along the 3200 block of Adams Mill Road NW. Our office obtained these specifics through FOIA, which is...
Read MoreKoonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against the District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. – Washington Metro-area law firm Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the District of Columbia for the death of a D.C. resident. The complaint was filed on behalf of Barbara Mufti, the widow of the deceased, Benjamin Mufti. Mr. Mufti was killed on October 19,...
Read MoreIs that a siren or the phone ringing?
For the next few weeks, we, at the law firm of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. have decided to start a blog series dedicated to pedestrian safety in the District of Columbia with a focus on current statistics, different possibilities of parties at fault, current fines in place, and recommendations for reforming the...
Read MoreMedical Errors Cause Over 1,000 Hospital Deaths Annually in Maryland
A study by Public Citizen’s Congress Watch (PCCW) revealed some interesting facts about medical malpractice in Maryland. Despite what you might have heard, there is no overall medical malpractice lawsuit problem in Maryland, according to the study. Doctors are not leaving the state because of lawsuits...
Read MoreCongratulations to Paulette Chapman!
Paulette Chapman received the Women's Caucus Award from the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. "As a former President of the Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia and as a trial lawyer, this honor...
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Medical Malpractice
Most people associate medical malpractice with doctors, particularly surgeons. While thousands of patients suffer injuries every year at the hands of negligent doctors and surgeons, victims report instances of medical negligence every day at the hands of other healthcare workers. Nurses, physical therapists, dentists, orthodontists, nursing...
Read MorePregnant Nurses at Risk of Miscarriages on the Job
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has rules for employers that limit exposure to harmful chemicals for their employees. These rules protect workers from the effects of harmful gases and chemicals while on the job. However, a recent study found that pregnant nurses are in danger of miscarriages due to common drugs and...
Read MoreBrain Injury and Car Crashes: Level 1 Trauma Centers are Vital
Federal officials consider traumatic brain injury (TBI) a serious public health problem in the United States. Brain injuries lead to thousands of deaths and cases of permanent disability every year across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The level of...
Read MoreWelcome to Brain Injury Awareness Month
Did you know that, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), approximately 1.7 million people suffer a brain injury every year in the United States? That alarming number resulted in March becoming Brain Injury Awareness month across the country. What the BIAA hopes to accomplish...
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