Updating a blog post we brought you recently, a report provided to Congress showed that the ventilation fans in the smoke incident near L’Enfant Plaza on January 12 were not working properly at the time of the event, actually pulling smoke into train cars. According to CBS News, officials...
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How Can I Avoid a Crash After an Emergency Roadside Stop?
Have you ever experienced a flat tire on the interstate or a mechanical issue that has caused you to move your vehicle to the side of the road? If you experience a mechanical problem or emergency that causes you to pull over on a...
Read MoreMetro Smoke Incident: Have Injury Lawsuits Been Filed?
If you have been following our blog, you may be aware that there was a smoke incident near L’Enfant Plaza on January 12, resulting in dozens of injuries and the death of one person. Metro officials have provided very little detail about what occurred during the incident, although preliminary...
Read MoreWho is Liable for a School Bus Accident?
Have you ever wondered who is held liable when a school bus accident occurs? It really depends on the outcome of an investigation and local laws. Keep in mind, if a negligent bus driver causes an accident and someone is injured...
Read MoreL’Enfant Plaza Smoke Incident: Have Reports Been Released?
Updating a blog post we brought you last week, a preliminary report has been released by D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s office about the L’Enfant Plaza smoke incident. According to the report, firefighters in the tunnel near the plaza “could not clearly communicate by radio with commanders outside because signal-boosting equipment wasn’t working properly.” To review...
Read MoreHow Can I Safely Exit a Metro Train in a Tunnel?
http://youtu.be/77BCDbBGA2U Sadly, on January 12, 84 people were hospitalized and one person was killed due to the Metro train tunnel filling with smoke—many of those injured were riding aboard a Virginia-bound Yellow Line train near the L'Enfant Plaza station. As of last week, the National Transportation Safety Board was still trying to determine what caused the...
Read MorePedestrian Struck by Train in Gaithersburg, Maryland
If you are walking and you come across a train track, you should proceed with caution, similarly to the way you would if you were driving a car. You should always avoid walking along train tracks—if you are struck, the sheer force of a train could kill or catastrophically injure you. Other ways to avoid...
Read MoreIs the DC Streetcar Ready and Safe for Passengers?
After numerous tests, a D.C. streetcar in “test mode” crashed into a car earlier this month, according to the Washington Post. The newspaper reported that nobody was injured in the collision. The streetcar line is expected to open...
Read MoreHow Can I Prevent Teen Drinking?
Do you have teenagers who throw parties in your home? Make sure that you pay attention to their behavior and monitor them for alcohol use. National Public Radio had a very interesting story recently about teen drinking. The news outlet, citing statistics from a study done by the Prevention Research Center in Oakland, California, found...
Read MoreCan I File a Lawsuit Following a Plane Crash?
Did you know that you should speak to an attorney following a plane crash involving a loved one? First, we should note that most plane crashes in the United States involve private jets or light aircraft. These accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including pilot error, defective equipment and issues relating to the...
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