Eight people suffered injuries when a ceiling partially collapsed at an event on I Street SE in Washington, D.C. on the night of August 16. The collapse occurred during a go-go music exhibition organized by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. According to fire officials, construction and the vibrations coming from the music...
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Hit-and-Run Crash in Anacostia Injures Two Pedestrians Outside Library
According to the Maryland Police Department (MPD), on August 13, two people were injured in a hit-and-run outside a library in Anacostia. According to officials, the crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. outside the Anacostia Neighborhood Library. The driver struck and injured two pedestrians in the crash, both of whom were taken to a nearby...
Read MoreDemonstration Shows Shocking Effects of Pedestrian Accidents
Transportation officials from Washington, D.C., and Maryland held a demonstration to show how dangerous it is to speed through areas with lots of pedestrian traffic. The officials blocked off a street, set up a dummy at the end of the street, and simulated different scenarios that could lead to
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Increase Military Suicide Risk
U.S. researchers recently discovered that those in the military who suffer more than one mild traumatic brain injury face a much higher risk of suicide. Craig J. Bryan of the University of Utah and associate director of the National Center for Veterans Studies surveyed 161 military personnel stationed in...
Read MoreSpeed Diet
I ended our first blog post with a startling statistic, “At 40 miles per hour, a car will travel 59 feet in a second. Studies show that a pedestrian struck by an automobile moving at that rate has a 90% chance of dying. On the other hand, at 25 miles per hour, there is...
Read MoreIs that a siren or the phone ringing?
For the next few weeks, we, at the law firm of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis L.L.P. have decided to start a blog series dedicated to pedestrian safety in the District of Columbia with a focus on current statistics, different possibilities of parties at fault, current fines in place, and recommendations for reforming the...
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Medical Malpractice
Most people associate medical malpractice with doctors, particularly surgeons. While thousands of patients suffer injuries every year at the hands of negligent doctors and surgeons, victims report instances of medical negligence every day at the hands of other healthcare workers. Nurses, physical therapists, dentists, orthodontists, nursing...
Read MoreAggressive Driving Causes Most Traffic Deaths
Long commutes for drivers and congested urban streets can lead to instances of aggressive driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines “aggressive driving” as the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. Some examples of aggressive driving are speeding, rapid lane changing,...
Read MoreNew Union Rules Take Effect Next Month
Beginning next month, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new rules on union elections take effect after the NLRB’s ruling last December. This is good news for unions and union workers, as it should result in faster union elections and more unionized workforces overall. The new rule does not allow the employer to litigate certain...
Read MoreBicycle and Automobile Collisions
Even the most careful bicyclist is prone to injuries on the road. While wearing a safety helmet minimizes the risk of head injury, cyclists can also suffer broken bones, burns, and spinal cord injuries in vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, a bicycle offers no protection from the impact...
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