Waymo, Google’s self-driving car company, plans to launch driverless rideshare services in Washington, DC by 2026. Vehicles are already being tested on city streets with safety operators inside. Supporters say autonomous cars may reduce collisions, while critics worry about safety on busy urban roads. For accident victims, the important takeaway…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign this August with a clear reminder that impaired driving remains a deadly and preventable threat. Every year, more than 12,000 people nationwide lose their lives because someone made the choice to drive drunk…
When a drunk driver causes a deadly accident, the aftermath is devastating for victims and their families. That devastation becomes even harder to manage when the crash occurs outside of the victim’s home state. A recent tragedy on Charles Street in La Plata, Maryland, highlights why Washington, D.C., families need…
A deadly crash on Interstate 270 claimed two lives in the early hours over the Fourth of July weekend. According to reports from Maryland State Police, one driver entered the northbound lanes going the wrong direction and struck another vehicle head-on. Both drivers died at the scene. If your family…
If a government-operated vehicle hit you in Washington, D.C., you may wonder whether you have any legal rights. A recent decision by the D.C. Court of Appeals confirms that city employees are not automatically protected from liability. When no emergency exists and the driver acts carelessly, you can still file…
A recent tragedy on U Street has once again brought attention to the devastating impact of hit-and-run crashes in Washington, D.C. These incidents not only leave families in mourning but also raise urgent questions about justice and civil accountability. When a driver flees the scene after causing fatal injuries, the…
Despite nationwide improvements in drunk driving statistics, Washington, D.C, and its surrounding counties continue to experience an alarming rise in DUI-related deaths. The region, which includes parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia, saw a more than four percent increase in DUI fatalities in 2023, going against the national trend. These…
Every time a driver gets behind the wheel impaired, lives are put at risk. In Washington, D.C., accidents involving drunk or drugged drivers often leave victims facing devastating injuries or families mourning loved ones who never make it home. If you or your family has suffered because someone chose to…
When drivers act carelessly, the people who pay the price are often those simply going about their lives. In Washington, D.C., reckless driving continues to cause devastating injuries, particularly in crowded areas where pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers have little time to react. If someone else’s dangerous driving has hurt…
Washington, D.C. officials have announced a new initiative aimed at reducing the city’s persistently high rate of traffic crashes and fatalities. The Safety Corridor Initiative will focus enforcement efforts on two specific high-risk areas for the next 60 days: New York Avenue NE, from 4th Street to Bladensburg Road, and…