Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise in the United States

Pedestrians who are walking to or from work, enjoying physical exercise, or simply going for a neighborhood stroll have the right to remain safe and harm-free while on public roadways and sidewalks. However, pedestrians are more at risk for severe injuries and deaths than they have been for years. This is alarming and devastating news…

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Mothers, Especially Black Mothers, Keep Dying from Childbirth

The first descriptor that pops up when we look at stories about Tori Bowie is that she was an Olympian. Then, those stories  mention that she took the gold medal in Rio. Then, they say she died from complications of childbirth. The Associate Medical Examiner in Orange County labeled her death as “natural causes… citing…

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Bicycle Accidents and Distracted Driving

Our personal injury attorneys have seen our fair share of devastating bicycle accidents caused by distracted driving. In Washington DC and across the country, distracted driving is a growing issue that is putting more and more cyclists at risk of serious injury or death. What is distracted driving? Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

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Who Is Liable for Injuries Caused by a Garbage Truck?

As truck accident attorneys, we frequently encounter cases involving injuries caused by garbage trucks. When accidents involving these large vehicles occur, determining liability can be a complex task. Understanding the various parties involved and their potential responsibilities is crucial in pursuing a successful claim on behalf of the injured party. In accidents with garbage trucks,…

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Postpartum Psychosis Is Rare, but Life-Threatening

Early into the evening on January 24th, it was reported a 32-year-old woman strangled and killed all three of their children in the basement of her and her husband’s home. The woman was also found injured in their backyard after jumping out of a second-story window in an attempt to commit suicide. She had allegedly…

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How Does an Injury Lawyer Build a Case After a Truck Accident?

Washington, DC sees a lot of truck traffic. Although commercial trucks are prohibited on many streets within the District, large trucks freely travel on 395, major streets, DuPont Circle, and even Pennsylvania Avenue. With all of this truck traffic, the risk of accidents grows ever higher. Being in a truck accident isn’t like being in…

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Why You Should Never Pass a Truck on the Right Side

Driving on major roads or highways can sometimes be nerve-wracking. There are a ton of cars traveling at fast speeds, and you want to be sure you keep up with traffic while still abiding by all the rules of the road. We all know that the left lane is considered the “passing lane,” meaning that…

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Truck Driver Fatigue Is Making Our Roads More Dangerous

In late February, a truck driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel as he was driving on the highway. His truck drifted onto the shoulder and struck numerous trees and other objects before it finally came to a stop. The 65-year-old driver did not wake up until the truck was already in the midst of…

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Why Is a Black Box Important After a Truck Accident?

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, resulting in property damage, severe injuries, and even loss of life. In the aftermath of a truck accident, investigators, insurance companies, and attorneys rely on a variety of tools and technologies to determine the cause of the accident and assign fault. One important tool in these efforts is the…

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Why Is Medical Malpractice Handled in Civil Court?

In September of 2021, the husband of a former George Washington University Hospital patient filed a lawsuit against the healthcare facility for allegedly failing to diagnose his wife for cancer in 2018. Patrick Tate alleges that the medical professionals were negligent by failing to properly diagnose a cancerous tumor near his wife’s thymus gland. This…

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