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Medical Malpractice: Birth Defects

Birth is meant to be a moment of joy, but when medical professionals make mistakes during labor and delivery, the consequences can be life-altering. Birth defects caused by medical negligence are among the most devastating types of medical malpractice cases. These preventable injuries can lead to permanent disability, emotional trauma, and significant...

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Where Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Occur?

Motorcycle riders experience different risk factors and traffic circumstances compared to other motorists. For the sake of keeping everyone safe, it is worthwhile for each person on the road to be aware of where most motorcycle accidents occur. Our team at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP can help...

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10 Safety Tips for Using Uber/Lyft

The ride-share industry has transformed transportation. It is now possible to order a ride on-demand with a few taps of a button. Yet the ride-share industry also has drawbacks, such as risks involved with the lack of full background checks on drivers. Staying safe in an Uber or Lyft takes some vigilance on your...

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Virginia?

Wrongful death refers to the negligence-related death of one person by another. A wrongful death claim seeks to hold one or more parties civilly responsible for the negligent, wanton or default death of another person. A wrongful death case does not end in a criminal conviction against the defendant, but instead a settlement...

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Can Better Urban Planning Reduce Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents?

Drivers cause most bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Maryland. Driver negligence, however, is not the only factor involved in serious collisions. Sometimes, a roadway or crosswalk’s design contributes to bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Negligent urban planning and poor roadway maintenance cause deadly collisions each year. In 2018, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration...

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Ways to Detect & Prevent Gas Leaks

Gas explosions are one of the most common causes of household fires and related deaths in the U.S. Over the last 20 years, 772 gas pipeline explosions have injured 1,267 people and killed 291 others, according to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration....

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