In conclusion to a tragic story we blogged about previously, a 33-year-old commercial dump truck driver appeared in court on April 18 on charges he faces for the death of an Arlington woman. The truck driver is charged with failure to pay full time and attention in...
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Reckless Driver Causes Virginia Bus Crash, Then Flees Scene: Kills One, Injures 16
According to NBC 4 Washington, a shuttle bus overturned on Interstate 95 near Lorton, Virginia on March 23, killing one person and injuring 16 others. The hit-and-run driver responsible for the accident has been arrested and faces charges. Virginia State Police said the shuttle bus, operated by American Transportation, was traveling south on Interstate 95...
Read MoreTwo Drivers Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 11 in Virginia
According to WHSV.com, two people died in an accident on Route 11 on the morning of April 7. Virginia State Police were called to the crash on Lee Highway near College Lane at 7:59 a.m. Officials stated that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 11 when it pulled into the...
Read More21-Year-Old Maryland Man Falls to His Death While Working on Water Tower
According to WJLA 7, a Maryland worker fell to his death from a water tower in Pasadena, Maryland on the evening of March 21. Anne Arundel County officials say the 21-year-old man was working on cellular communications equipment on the tower when he fell. The tower is located behind a building that houses a police...
Read MoreOne Victim Dead in Virginia Bus Crash, Driver in Custody
According to The NY Daily News, a shuttle bus transporting a group back from a birthday party collided with a car and overturned before dawn on March 23 along a highway in Fairfax County, leaving one person dead and sending 16 others to the hospital. The Virginia State Police said the bus was heading south...
Read More39-Year-Old Mother of Three Dies in Arlington Truck Accident
According to WJLA ABC 7, a 39-year-old mother was killed after a truck struck her in Arlington. The mother was leaning into her vehicle to pull her baby out when a truck drove by and struck her. She was reported in critical condition after being hit, but later died from her injuries. According to police,...
Read MoreMaryland Introduces Legislation That Would Ban Energy Drinks for Minors
According to WJLA ABC 7, Maryland is considering passing a law that would ban minors from buying energy drinks like Monster and Red Bull. This new legislation follows the wrongful death of a 14-year-old teen that died from cardiac arrhythmia brought on by toxic levels of caffeine in December 2011. In the 24 hours leading...
Read MoreWas Your Family Member Wrongfully Killed On The Job? Our Attorneys Explain Your Options
If your family member died on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. Many families qualify for workers’ compensation death benefits based on the projected income the victim would have earned over a full career; however, securing these benefits often requires the assistance of an...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if My Child Was Harmed by a Defective Product? Our Lawyers Explain
Dangerous products are frightening, especially when you hear stories about children badly injured or killed by defective products. If a product has injured your child, the manufacturer or seller may be held liable for these injuries. This is true whether the product is a motor vehicle, machine, tool, building material, household appliance, personal care...
Read MoreHow Do I Stay Safe as a Pedestrian? Our Attorneys Discuss Pedestrians Safety Guidelines
The key to avoiding pedestrian accidents is prevention by both pedestrians and automobile drivers. Pedestrians often have the right-of-way, but this does not necessarily mean that drivers are alert enough to avoid hitting pedestrians in all situations. To ensure that you avoid any potential accidents, it is important that...
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