This morning, an accident involving a transit bus and a school bus occurred in Baltimore, MD, Fortunately, no children were on board at the time. Authorities say the crash looked like a bomb exploded. Could driver error be the cause of such extensive damage? Or mechanical failure? http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/01/us/baltimore-bus-crash/index.html#pt0-913293 Koonz, McKenney,...
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What Caused Dozens of Injuries and One Death on a D.C. Metro Car?
Last year, a train accident occurred when it came to a dead stop more than 800 feet into a tunnel in the middle of the afternoon. The lights flickered and went dark. Moments later, passengers on the No. 302 train began to see smoke creeping under the doors. This accident will become known as...
Read MoreIt’s “Pothole Season” in Washington. Do You Know How to File a Claim?
It’s that time of year again. The recent rain and snow leaks into the underlying soil beneath the asphalt. The soil weakens and, next thing you know, there are miniature craters on the streets that are just waiting to damage your tires, rims, suspension, alignment or cause an accident. This is what residents...
Read MoreWhich Cities are the Deadliest for Pedestrians?
Of cities in the US, Orlando is the deadliest for pedestrians, according to the report “Dangerous By Design” from the National Complete Streets Coalition. The southeast and southwest account for the majority of the 20 most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians. These cities all boomed in the years following World War II, an era...
Read MoreBill Lightfoot Representing Fatal D.C. Pedestrian Accident Victim’s Family
Our attorney Bill Lightfoot recently filed a lawsuit over a D.C. pedestrian accident case that claimed the life of a 73-year-old man. We are seeking to recover millions for the family of the man who was struck and killed by a street sweeper in June. The 73-year-old was crossing Clay Place at the same time a...
Read MorePaulette Chapman Teaches Lawyers About Jury Selection
How important is juror selection in trial law? It can be essential in getting the best possible outcome in many injury cases. With this in mind, on February 5, our very own attorney Paulette Chapman taught the D.C. Bar Association’s “Jury Selection” class to lawyers as a part of the Essential Trial Skills Series. Since...
Read MoreHow Necessary Are Seatbelts?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury.” Believe it or not, though, there are still some people out there who question the necessity of seatbelts. Patented in 1955 and required by law as early as 1970, seatbelts reduce the...
Read MoreMedStar Washington Medical Center Releases Patient Safety Survey Results
Some hospitals are going the extra mile in an effort to get it right, it seems. While many medical facilities around the country do whatever it takes to hide their dirty laundry, MedStar Washington Hospital Center is stepping up and actually fixing problems. The hospital asked employees to rate levels of patient safety in the...
Read MoreHow, Where and When Do Car Crashes Occur in D.C.?
Researchers at Howard University evaluated traffic in Washington D.C. from 2010 through 2012. The report revealed some startling statistics. In 2012, over 18,000 crashes occurred. The average accident involved two vehicles, meaning that over 36,000 vehicles were in accidents that year. For every 100 million miles traveled, driving in Washington caused injuries to 200...
Read MoreAttorney Peter DePaolis Secures $1.78 Million Settlement for Medical Malpractice Victim
Attorney Peter DePaolis recently secured a $1.78 million settlement for a victim of medical malpractice. Our client, a 53-year-old woman, received a biopsy result after a mammogram that was positive for breast cancer. The woman began cancer treatment and underwent a mastectomy, and her tissue was sent for additional testing. It was then discovered...
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