Sometimes pharmaceutical companies rush prescription drugs to consumers before they fully understand the drugs' side effects. The Food and Drug Administration thoroughly tests prescription drugs and provides information on proper dosing, warnings, and side effects, but even this is not always enough. Some drugs may require a longer period of study to be fully...
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4-Year-Old Maryland Boy Hurt in ATV Accident
Studies have repeatedly shown that children who ride ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) are at a high risk for severe injuries, including amputations, spinal cord injuries, or even death. ATVs are becoming increasingly popular so injuries and trips to the emergency room due to accidents are on the rise. Between 2000 and 2005, ATV-related fatalities increased...
Read MoreArlington Man Involved In Hit-And-Run Is Arrested
Hit-and-run accidents can leave victims facing debilitating injuries and no one to hold responsible. Without the benefits of air bags and seat belts, pedestrian victims in hit-and-run accidents are frequently severely injured or even killed in such accidents. Hit-and-run offenders face additional legal problems when police eventually track them down. An Arlington, Virginia man...
Read MoreD.C. Metrobus and Car Collide, Injuring Three
Despite the recent publicity surrounding Metro subway accidents, accidents involving Metrobuses are more common in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area due to the amount of traffic and pedestrians. Over the years, Metrobuses have killed joggers and pedestrians, struck taxis, and been involved in numerous accidents with other vehicles. A Metrobus and car collided,...
Read MoreAmtrak Train Running to Washington D.C. Kills Two Teenage Girls
Millions of Americans every day rely upon public transportation to get to work, school and perform their daily errands. The government agencies and private companies that run these transportation systems and networks owe duties to their passengers to ensure that their travels are as safe as possible. An Amtrak train that runs between Boston...
Read MoreMaryland Pedestrian Killed Trying to Cross Busy Highway
Unprotected by seat belts or airbags, pedestrians whom cars hit often suffer severe injuries, ranging from broken bones and bruises to spinal cord or brain injuries, or even death. In addition, unfortunately, children and elderly persons are the ones frequently hit. Children run into roads without looking for oncoming traffic, and...
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 MoreEarly Morning Jogger Killed in Tractor Trailer DC Hit and Run
It is an inescapable consequence of modern life that walkers, bicyclists, and joggers find themselves sharing the roads with cars, trucks, and other large vehicles. Both parties need to stay vigilant to avoid accidents because when pedestrians are involved in an accident with a motor vehicle, serious injuries can happen to the pedestrian. On Saturday...
Read MoreFairfax, Virginia Jury Awards 3 Million for Medical Malpractice
Radiologist Found to Have Misdiagnosed Man Medical professionals who unreasonably take action or fail to take action and negatively affect your health as a result can be liable for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice covers a variety of claims that includes birth injuries, misdiagnoses, failures to diagnose at all, medication errors, or negligent behavior on the...
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...
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