“Road rage” is a budding problem among frustrated drivers, and can include rude movements, calling out insults or deliberately driving in a threatening, dangerous way. Sadly, too many of us have seen or heard of this kind antagonistic behavior by a driver. Over 1,200 cases of road rage are reported every year, many leading to...
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Will the New Metrorail Silver Line Be Safe?
Millions of people depend on the Washington Metro every day to get to work, school and even to run simple daily errands. The Metro serves Washington D.C. and its surrounding suburbs, plus Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, and Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria in Virginia. This year, Metrorail is...
Read MoreWill Protected Bike Lanes Prevent Car Accidents With Cyclists?
Almost 700 cyclists were killed by cars in 2011. Children 14 and under accounted for 9 percent of those deaths. To convince more people to use bicycles, we first need to do everything we can to make our streets safe. One innovative solution is protected bike lanes. By employing concrete curbs and plastic poles to keep...
Read MoreHow Can Construction Sites Improve Safety?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that in 2012, on average, almost 100 workers died every week on American construction sites – more than a dozen deaths every day. This number is actually lower than in past years, and yet it is still far too high.
Read MoreHead Injuries Rise in Cities with Bike Share Programs but No Helmets
The Washington Post recently shared a study comparing data for bicyclists in five cities. Researchers revealed a 7.8 percent increase in head injuries after bike share programs were initiated in those cities, compared to five cities with no such programs, which actually showed head injuries declining by 2.3...
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 MoreAre Motorcycle Accidents a Problem in Prince George’s County?
In just two days, two different motorcyclists have been killed in Prince George’s County, each having been struck by drivers who failed to yield the right-of-way. On May 24, a 42-year-old man was killed when an SUV attempted to make a U-turn from the northbound side of Indian Head Highway on to the southbound side....
Read MoreWhy are DC School Buses Racking Up So Many Traffic Violations?
According to The Washington Post, traffic cameras in Washington, D.C. have captured school bus drivers both speeding and running red lights hundreds of times over recent years. However, unlike every other driver, schools have not had to pay for the numerous violations. City records show that DC’s school bus drivers accrued 327 traffic camera tickets...
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...
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