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DC Metro Accidents: Three Things You Should Do if You’re Injured

Posted on April 12, 2021 to
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The WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) oversees the Metrobus and the light rail transit service (the Metrorail). The agency was created by the governments of Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Approximately 600,000 people use the Metrorail system each day in DC....

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

Posted on November 23, 2016 to
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Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys Helping Injured Clients in Washington D.C.

highway traffic 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 plans to improve transit-rail oversight to prevent train accidents.

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

Posted on November 21, 2016 to
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Experienced Bike Accident Attorneys Defending Clients in Washington D.C.,

wrecked bicycle 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 be the answer to help improve cyclist safety in...

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

Posted on November 16, 2016 to
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driver talking on cell phoneLast 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 known as, would create new penalties for distracted driving, including:

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How Will Self-Driving Cars Affect Bicyclists?

Posted on November 14, 2016 to
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car and bike wreckWhen 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 exciting things for the future of driverless cars. For one, they are projected to decrease...

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

Posted on November 9, 2016 to
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vehicles sitting on the highwayLast 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 bus accident in Baltimore, Maryland that also involved a transit bus and a...

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Can I Sue A Bar After A Drunk Driving Accident?

Posted on November 2, 2016 to
  • Transportation Accidents

civil lawsuits after drunk driving accidentsPicture 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 a bar. As it turns out, the driver may not be the only one at...

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What Are The Leading Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents?

Posted on October 17, 2016 to
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moving carsIt’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 are so high, it always helps for riders to understand the leading causes of motorcycle accidents...

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Why Are SUV’s Susceptible To Rollover Accidents?

Posted on October 12, 2016 to
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SUV car accidentGenerally 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 an SUV, truck and minivan does not protect drivers from rollover accidents, which sometimes do not even...

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Will The Creepy Clown Sightings Impact Child Safety On Halloween?

Posted on October 10, 2016 to
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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 your kids safe:

  • Escort your child to each house and don’t let them out of your sight
  • Keep on the sidewalk, when possible
  • Cross the...

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