College dorms and fraternity and sorority houses are particularly vulnerable to fires. Usually multiple students live together and fill their cramped living space with electrical equipment, food, and books. The National Fire Protection Agency reported that college dorm fires have increased a great deal lately. While authorities recorded only 1,800 college fires in 1998, by 2005, that...
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Amtrak Train Running to Washington D.C. Kills Two Teenage Girls
Millions of Americans every day rely upon public transportation to get to work, school and perform their daily errands. The government agencies and private companies that run these transportation systems and networks owe duties to their passengers to ensure that their travels are as safe as possible. An Amtrak train that runs between Boston...
Read MoreFire Truck Responding to Fire Collides With Two Vehicles
Despite Use of Lights and Sirens, Three Seriously Injured Drivers need to stay vigilant at all times that they are behind the wheel, but this is particularly the case when emergency vehicles are on the streets with their lights flashing and sirens blaring. Drivers should be able to hear and see the emergency vehicles. They...
Read MoreImpromptu Snowball Fights Pose Real Dangers
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from negligent acts, please contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer Justin M. Beall of McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis L.L.P. Over the past three months, there have been several impromptu...
Read MoreAnother Metro Bus Driver Caught Texting While Driving
If you would like more information about negligent Metro and bus operators, contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer David M. Schloss of McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis L.L.P. Despite the accidents, injuries, and...
Read MoreSenators Look Into String of Metro Accidents
Federal Intervention Possible After Deaths If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from Metro accidents, contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer Kelly Fisher...
Read MoreTruck Kills Husband and Severely Injures Wife Waiting By Roadside
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from tractor-trailer accidents, please contact a Maryland personal injury attorney at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. Unfortunately, accidents between commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers and semi-trucks and normal cars are often severe. Such vehicles can outweigh...
Read MoreSix-Car Red Line Metro Train Derails
If you would like more information about personal injuries stemming from Metro accidents, please contact Washington, D.C. personal injury lawyer Marc Fiedler of McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis L.L.P. The DC Metro experiences...
Read MoreWashington DC Female Pedestrian Suffers Fatal Injuries
If you would like more information, please contact Paulette Chapman of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. Pedestrians generally have the right-of-way when traveling throughout the streets of Washington, D.C. It is important that drivers of vehicles take heed as they drive, especially at night. Drivers can protect themselves...
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Our Legal Team Protects Victims of Injury Caused by Others' Negligence The attorneys at Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP are dedicated to accident prevention and recovery for victims. Our firm tries to make our community a safer place to live for our families. We assist injured workers...
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