Is DC Safe For Pedestrians? The honest answer is that it depends. A recent article published by the Washington Post says. “Traffic fatalities have doubled since D.C.’s promise of zero”  ‘Zero’ is about the city’s “Vision Zero” plan aimed at eliminating pedestrian-related deaths involving vehicles. More specifically, District of Columbia …

Preventable Mistakes in Hospitals That old saying, “To err is human” can apply just about anywhere in life, but not when it comes to medical procedures.  When someone is injured by a doctor or someone on medical staff, there is pain involved, and also the utter disbelief that something like …

When you are involved in an accident of any sort in Washington, DC, your first thought should be: am I injured? Your second thought should be “Do I need to contact an insurance company?”  This applies to just about any accident, whether it be a car accident, a slip, and …

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “There were over 69,000 TBI-related deaths in the United States in 2021.1 That’s about 190 TBI-related deaths every day.” The aftermath of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be quite challenging to navigate. Along with the pain of the injury itself, brain injuries …

Less than 6 months after a fatal pedestrian accident on Veirs Mill Road in Montgomery County, the speed limit where that tragic accident occurred will finally be reduced.  The change came from the State Highway Administration, after a request from Rockville.   More Details About The Speed Limit Change It isn’t …

When you’re involved in a bus crash, it can be difficult to grasp what just occurred.  Not only is it frightening, but, now what?  Do you stay on the bus? Should you get off the bus? What if you’re injured?  What if you’re not sure if you’re injured?  That’s probably …

Some of the latest medical malpractice claims making headlines are quite sad.  One involves a fatality, and the other involves a lifelong brain injury to a child.  A $32.5 Million Settlement for a Birth Injury The first case involves the family who says a hospital in Reading, PA is responsible …

As rear-end accident attorneys representing car accident victims in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we have certainly seen our fair share of rear-end accidents.   They happen everywhere, and like most other kinds of car accidents, they happen when you least expect it.  Read below about some of the most …

The law firm’s Senior Attorney, Lawrence S. Lapidus has been selected to the 2024 Top 50 Lawyers In America.  This honor is reserved for only the best lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. Of the 1.3 million attorneys practicing in the United States less than 0.5% of Attorneys and …

When you think of a fatal vehicle accident, you might think of those terrible crashes you see on the highways or the side of a road.  But it’s important to note that these accidents don’t always happen that way, and one recent incident is a harsh reminder that fatal car …