A recent tragic accident in Charlotte Hall, Maryland, involving a 64-year-old driver has raised concerns about the devastating impact of reckless driving. The driver of a 2021 Nissan Armada lost control of the vehicle, leading to a fatal crash in which speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.…
A multi-vehicle crash in Northwest Washington, DC, recently left five people hospitalized, with one individual trapped inside a car that required rescue. The accident, which occurred in a busy part of the city, highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes and the complexities involved in determining liability. Understanding the legal options…
Accidents involving police pursuits can result in tragic outcomes, and when these incidents occur in Washington, D.C., they raise significant legal questions. Under D.C. law, police officers have specific guidelines for engaging in vehicle pursuits, particularly when public safety is at risk. However, when a chase ends in injury or…
A recent accident in Washington, D.C., has left many residents concerned and seeking answers. Earlier this month, a vehicle crashed into a multi-story office building just north of the Dupont Circle neighborhood. The crash, which occurred around 2 a.m. in the 1600 block of Connecticut Avenue, involved a black truck…
Tesla recently recalled over 2 million cars in the U.S. following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) prompted by a series of crashes involving Tesla cars using the Autopilot feature. In response, Tesla released a software update in December for cars equipped with the system,…
Alcohol-impaired drivers are a major cause of car accidents throughout the country. Impaired drivers are extremely dangerous on the roads for a whole host of reasons. Drivers impaired by alcohol or other substances suffer from reduced levels of concentration and slower reaction times when processing their surroundings and actions. Additionally,…
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety defines hit-and-run accidents as collisions in which at least one person involved in the crash flees the scene before offering any (or sufficient) information or aid to the other involved person(s) or fails to properly report the crash. Hit-and-run accidents are a major issue…
A recent Washington D.C. news article discusses how alleyways in Northeast D.C. are increasingly being used as commuter shortcuts. Local neighbors describe the issue as a crash waiting to happen. While traffic in the area is already bad, things have gotten worse in Brookland as local alleyways have become popular…
While many car accidents are the result of reckless driving or disobeying traffic laws, sometimes, drivers are rendered unconscious or unresponsive because of a medical emergency. Medical emergencies can range from choking or fainting to even more severe emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks, or seizures. Car accidents involving medical…
Hit-and-run accidents are often characterized by certain specific factors. Common characteristics include the crash having few witnesses and or poor lighting. If there are many witnesses or the scene is highly visible, people are less likely to flee the scene of a crash. Relatedly, people are much more likely to…