Will Improved Transit-Rail Safety Oversight Help Prevent Train Accidents?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 23, 2016

Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys Helping Injured Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a media event in Washington, D.C. to announce its list of “Most Wanted” safety recommendations. The NTSB’s recommendations included...Read More

Could “Dutch Roundabouts” Help Prevent Bike Accidents In DC?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 21, 2016

Experienced Bike Accident Attorneys Defending Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia In November, the government in Cambridge, England approved the conversion of a dangerous intersection into a “Dutch roundabout” to prevent bike accidents. If it proves successful, could it...Read More

What Is The Washington, D.C. Three Strikes Bill?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 16, 2016

Three Strikes Bill Lawyers in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland Last month, the D.C. council voted on a bill that would become the toughest distracted driving law in the U.S. if it passed. The Three Strikes Bill, as it has become...Read More

How Will Self-Driving Cars Affect Bicyclists?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 14, 2016

Injury Accident Lawyers Helping Bike Crash Victims in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia When self-driving cars became a serious topic of interest, we wrote about what it would mean for the safety of other drivers on the road. Experts predict many...Read More

This Northeast D.C. Bus Accident Sent 43 Children To The Hospital

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 9, 2016

Skilled Bus Accident Lawyers Serving Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Area Last month, a D.C. bus accident between a school bus and a Metro bus sent 43 children and three adults to a hospital. Just a few weeks later, a...Read More

Can I Sue A Bar After A Drunk Driving Accident?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 2, 2016

Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Ready to Help Clients Picture this: you’re driving home at night and tragedy strikes. You’re hit by a drunk driver who made the unfortunate choice to drive home after leaving...Read More

What Are The Leading Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 17, 2016

Experienced Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Serving Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia It’s well established that motorcycles have a reputation for being unsafe. In 2006, there were 35 times more fatalities from motorcycle accidents than car accidents. Because these numbers...Read More

Why Are SUV’s Susceptible To Rollover Accidents?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 12, 2016

Product Liability Attorneys Helping Injured SUV Drivers in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Generally speaking, the size and weight of an SUV should provide some level of security for the driver and passengers. However, having a larger vehicle such as...Read More

Will The Creepy Clown Sightings Impact Child Safety On Halloween?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 10, 2016

Personal Injury Lawyers Assisting Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia With all of the creepy clown sightings, it is even important to keep child safety in mind this Halloween. Make sure you do the following this year to keep...Read More

How Did This Virginia Semi-Truck Explode, Killing The Driver?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 28, 2016

Truck Accident Lawyers Serving Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia A Virginia semi-truck exploded this month in a single vehicle collision that shut down Interstate 81. According to witnesses, the fuel truck’s tire blew out and caused the vehicle...Read More

What Can Drivers Do To Make The Roads Safer For D.C. Cyclists?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 26, 2016

Bicycle Accident Lawyers Helping Injured Clients in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Earlier this month, we wrong a blog on how Washington, D.C. cyclists have triggered red light cameras more than 1,557 times since January 2015, putting themselves at risk for...Read More

Is Maryland Too Lenient With Drunk Drivers?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 19, 2016

DUI Accident Lawyers Helping Victims in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia A recent study conducted by WalletHub.com examined DUI penalties according to each state to discover which had the strictest enforcement. As it turns out, Maryland has the seventh most...Read More

Is WMATA Failing to Train Its Bus drivers?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 5, 2016

Bus Driver Negligence Lawyers Helping Injured Victims in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia A Metrobus ended up on top of a brick wall earlier this month after a bus accident. According to a police report, a vehicle struck the “accordion”...Read More

Will Ending D.C. Metro’s Late-Night Service Increase the Number of Drunk Driving Accidents?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 24, 2016

Experienced DWI Accident Lawyers Serving Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Area Since 2007, Metro has stayed open until 3:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as midnight on Sundays. This helped service workers, late-night business professionals and would-be drunk...Read More

This DC Ambulance Rolled Backwards With Patient Still Inside

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 17, 2016

Ambulance Accident Attorneys Serving Clients Across Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia Area After a horrible and graphic leg fracture seen on live television for the Rio Olympics, the gymnast was dropped by the EMS crew while being loaded into the...Read More

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