Sometimes one wonders what it will take to finally get people to stop driving drunk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that almost 30 people in America die every day in crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. This is roughly equivalent to one death every hour. Yet people still insist on getting behind the wheel after...
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Rising Truck Accident Fatalities Lead to New Scrutiny
According to a report in the New Jersey Star-Ledger, the Walmart truck that flipped Tracy Morgan’s limo recently was ultramodern in its technology. The high-tech cab was fitted with sophisticated collision-avoidance systems, forward-looking radar and interactive cruise control, plus an on-board computer, blind spot sensors and electronic controls limiting its speed to 65 mph. Most...
Read MoreDriver Charged In Tracy Morgan Crash Was Awake Over 24 Hours
It appears that 35-year-old Kevin Roper—the Walmart truck driver in a crash which killed one and injured several others—was, incredibly, awake for over 24 hours before the accident. Roper is charged with vehicular homicide and assault by auto in the New Jersey Turnpike calamity. “It is our belief that Mr. Roper was operating within the...
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 MoreHow Can I Avoid Truck Accidents?
To avoid a truck accident, your best move is to stay alert while on the road and be aware of the large vehicles around you. This means: Do not speed to pass a semi-truck Be extra cautious in inclement weather Avoid large convoys of trucks on the highway Call the numbers on the back of trucks if you see...
Read MoreWhat Is a Third Party Claim? Our Attorneys Explain This Aspect of The Law
Workers compensation law varies from state to state, meaning that the way the law applies to your situation in Maryland may not be the case in Virginia. There are also different aspects of workers compensation law that the average worker may not be aware of, such as third party claims. In most cases, workers are...
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 MoreDrunk Driving and the Growing Epidemic in the US
Car accidents are the leading cause of death in America, killing over 30,000 people every year. According to MADD.org, 28 Americans die every day in drunk driving accidents. A motorist with alcohol in his or her system will experience: Lack of vehicular control Slower reaction time Impaired judgment Blurred vision 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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