Winter brings ice and snow to the Washington, D.C. area, and with it, the risk of slip and fall accidents. Property owners are required to keep their premises reasonably safe, which means taking certain steps to prevent slip and fall accidents due to snow and ice. But victims have to do more...
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid a Slip-and-Fall Accident?
If you are planning to throw a New Year’s Eve party tonight, make sure that you clear your property of any hazards that may contribute to a slip-and-fall accident. Additionally, if you are out shopping and enjoying yourself, make sure you are aware of any hazards...
Read MoreThanksgiving: How Can I Avoid Premises Liability and Food Poisoning Issues?
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving party this week? Make sure that you take precautions to avoid food poisoning and have sober rides available to guests. Remember, you can be held liable if a guest falls ill due to something you serve. Additionally, if someone leaves your party intoxicated, and injures or kills someone in a...
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 MoreSpinal Cord Injuries Rising in Individuals 65 and Older
According to the Houston Chronicle, the number of spinal cord injuries in the US is currently on the rise. New research from Johns Hopkins University recently revealed that falls (especially in older people) now surpass car accidents as the leading cause of spinal...
Read MoreVirginia Officer’s Battle to Receive Compensation for Injuries Shows System’s Faults
A Virginia police officer suffered an injury while transporting a handcuffed man down a flight of stairs. The man slipped, and the officer grabbed the man’s arm to keep him from falling. The officer immediately felt a sharp pain in his back and groin. Doctors eventually diagnosed him as having a hernia and ruptured...
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