Auto Accidents
Can a Massage Cause a Carotid Artery Dissection?
According to an article published by NBC News, a 41-year-old mother, Stefanie Smith, recently died while returning home on a plane from the Dominican Republic. Reports say, she started having convulsions in the middle of the flight. Convulsions typically indicate that a person is suffering from a seizure, infection, traumatic brain injury, or a high…
Read MoreThe Number of Car Accidents in Washington, D.C. Continues to Rise
Many people visit or live in Washington, D.C. because of its beautiful buildings, diverse food options, employment opportunities, top-tier colleges and schools, and more. We think D.C. is a great city, but like many cities, it is plagued by car accidents – and the number of crashes just keeps rising. According to an article published…
Read MoreDrunk Driver Sentenced to Prison for Killing Passenger in a D.C. Uber
Many times, individuals who have been partying and had too many drinks consider Uber to be a true lifesaver as it can get them home safe and sound. However, just like with everything else, there are risks that come with using rideshare services, including car accidents. A horrific car accident took place in Northwest Washington,…
Read MoreWashington, DC Is Sending Messages to Dangerous Drivers
Just like when drivers see police cars or speeding cameras, people are typically known to change their behavior when they feel like they are being watched. To test this theory, Washington, D.C is implementing a year-long messaging initiative that targets dangerous drivers, in hopes of reducing serious and fatal car accidents. According to the Washington…
Read MoreEven the Smallest Injuries in Car Accidents Can Lead to Birth Complications
When a person is injured in a car accident, their lives are often turned upside down as they now must learn how to handle and cope with their day-to-day challenges. However, no one is at more risk for life-threatening complications from car accidents than pregnant women and their unborn babies. In fact, even the smallest…
Read MoreTraffic Fatalities Reach Record High in 2021 Despite Fewer Miles Driven
As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) begins releasing its data from 2021, we’re seeing some interesting statistics. As always, certain roadways remain dangerous and seatbelts continue to save lives. However, traffic accidents and fatalities have increased as a result of changing driving behaviors from the COVID-19 pandemic. USA Facts reports: Traffic fatalities increased…
Read MoreMaking a Claim after Sustaining Property Damage from Hitting a Pothole
If you are one of the many people who have suffered damage to your car as a result of a pothole in Washington, D.C., you may be able to get the damage repairs paid for by the District. WTOP recently reported that “Drivers who unexpectedly slam into a pothole on D.C. streets can sometimes get…
Read MoreApps Are to Blame for the Largest Spike in Traffic Fatalities in Decades
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that after almost fifty years of steady decline, the number of highway fatalities increased by the largest annual percentage last year. The numbers so far for 2016 look to be even worse. The NHTSA reports that in the first six months of 2016, the rate of…
Read MoreCould the Person Who Sends a Text Message to a Driver Be Held Liable in an Auto Accident?
Pennsylvania has passed a new law that could add five years in jail for a driver who causes a crash because they were texting behind the wheel. Those are stiff penalties for distracted driving and it calls into question the responsibility that the person sending the text message has in distracting someone who they know…
Read MoreWhat Caused the Spike in Pedestrian Deaths in 2015?
According to new data released by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, there is a projected 10 percent spike in pedestrian fatalities in the 2015 traffic crash data. This is anticipated to be the largest annual increase ever in these numbers, which is causing great alarm for the safety agencies that track these numbers. In the…
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