As we have reported in our newsletters, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland all have contributory negligence laws that make it difficult for accident victims to recover damages. These laws prevent injured persons from holding another person liable if the injured person slightly contributed to an accident. For example, persons involved in a Read More
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Mr. Johnson has handled numerous pedestrian accidents throughout his career including cases involving serious traumatic brain injury as well as orthopedic and neurological injuries. In December of 2016, Roger Johnson and his associate Kasey Murray settled a case for $9,325,000.00 where a pedestrian sustained life-changing crush injuries and is now disabled as a result...
Read MoreIs Washington D.C. Safe for Pedestrian Traffic?
Pedestrian accidents can be devastating for victims and their family members. They often lead to serious personal injuries, like broken bones, amputations, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries—in addition to death. A person walking in a crosswalk or near a street has no protection when a vehicle that...
Read MoreWill Protected Bike Lanes Prevent Car Accidents With Cyclists?
Almost 700 cyclists were killed by cars in 2011. Children 14 and under accounted for 9 percent of those deaths. To convince more people to use bicycles, we first need to do everything we can to make our streets safe. One innovative solution is protected bike lanes. By employing concrete curbs and plastic poles to keep...
Read MoreWoman Dies after Being Hit by Vehicle at D.C. Intersection
Yet another pedestrian has been killed in Washington D.C., this time a 58-year-old woman was hit by a commuter bus on K Street. She had just left work for the day and was running to catch her commuter bus, when she tripped and fell, and was struck by another bus. She was rushed to a...
Read MoreHow Safe Is It To Walk In Big Cities?
A DC woman run was over by a dump truck at 6th and Indiana Streets Northwest in DC last week. The woman was in the crosswalk when she was struck. She was not initially injured, but then the driver backed up, crushing the woman’s legs. "My co-worker rushed in and said ‘A lady got hit!...
Read MoreDriver Crashes Into Traffic Stop, Seriously Injures Prince George’s County Officer
According to CBS DC, an out-of-control, reckless driver crashed into three police cruisers, seriously injuring a 26-year-old police officer during a traffic stop in Prince George’s County. Authorities reported that the five-vehicle collision took place on Pennsylvania Avenue near Walters Lane in Forestville, Maryland. Three police officers were outside their cruisers around 9 a.m. on...
Read MoreStudy Shows DC’s Suburbs are Less Safe For Pedestrians Than in the City
According to the Washington City Paper, Washington, D.C. is one of the safest places in the US for pedestrian activity; however, the streets of DC’s suburbs are a different story. The National Complete Streets Coalition recently released a report analyzing the dangers to pedestrians in metropolitan areas across the US. According to the report, Washington,...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents and Deaths Becoming a Growing Issue in Washington DC
According to The Washington Post, hundreds of individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are struck by vehicles annually, and 82 pedestrians are killed on average. A recent study conducted by the National Complete Street Coalition showed that many older cities like Washington, D.C. experienced higher rates of pedestrian fatalities, with 20 percent of all...
Read MoreAm I Safe Walking the Streets of DC?
Washington, D.C. is notorious for its busy streets, which can create hazardous conditions for those on foot. However, if you are alert and cautious as a pedestrian, you can help reduce your chances of being injured or killed in a pedestrian accident.
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