More and more people take to grilling and cooking outside during the warm weather and holidays of the summer months. Many use propane tanks, which are normally extremely safe to use. A Department of Energy study found that the risk of death associated with propane storage and transportation was only about one per 37...
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Maryland Highway Worker Killed in Hit-and-Run
Eight Maryland highway workers have lost their lives in vehicle accidents over the past five years. Such accidents are typically more deadly for drivers than workers. In 2008, for example, work-zone crashes killed 700 people. About 90% of those deaths were drivers and their passengers....
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 MoreFamily of Maryland Paramedic Killed in Helicopter Crash Sues Government
Historically, a concept known as sovereign immunity prevented anyone from suing the king or the government. The Federal Tort Claims Act, however, permits Americans to sue federal employees who act negligently while in the scope of their employment. There are a lot more hoops to jump through, though, in pursuing a claim against the...
Read MoreAnother Metro Bus Driver Caught Texting While Driving
If you would like more information about negligent Metro and bus operators, contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer David M. Schloss of McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis L.L.P. Despite the accidents, injuries, and...
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 MoreTwo Rockville Pedestrians Hit by Car
If you would like more information, please contact Peter DePaolis of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. When pedestrians are traveling throughout Maryland roads, there are many cautions that must take place to ensure their safety. Drivers in cars and trucks must be aware of their surroundings at...
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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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