Washington D.C. residents may be aware that, on January 13, 2016, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) met for the 95th annual Transportation Research Board meeting. There, it introduced the 2016 ‘Most Wanted List” to guide and focus the group on some of the most common dangers on US roadways. The National Safety Council President…
According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average American will drive 13,476 miles every 12 months. Men will average 16,550 miles per year while men who are between the ages of 35-54 will drive almost 18,858 miles per year. No matter how much an individual may like to drive, it is easy to fall into…
The District of Columbia area is one where engineers were disappointed in the performance of one self-driving car that was unable to merge across three lanes of traffic on I-395. In that particular test, the car was unable to make the judgment that a human driver would that the other drivers would allow room for…
A large number of truck accidents in the District of Columbia occur because the drivers were driving at an unsafe speed for the conditions. Driving too fast for conditions may occur when drivers fail to slow down when the roads are wet or snow packed. It also can happen when a driver fails to slow…
Two people were severely injured following a collision involving a United States Postal Service semitrailer and a sports utility vehicle. The wreck transpired in Silver Spring, Maryland, during the early morning hours of Nov. 30. According to the report, the collision occurred around 3 a.m. as both vehicles, traveling along Calverton Boulevard, collided, slid down…
In the District of Columbia, as well as the rest of the country, an attractive nuisance is defined as a man-made structure that is irresistible to children. Many courts have ruled that temptations, such as swimming pools, could cause harm or death to young children unable to realize the risks. The landowner must take reasonable…
Activity in District of Columbia retain establishments can vary widely throughout the day, but businesses may benefit from identifying low-traffic times for floor maintenance. Without good maintenance of flooring surfaces, a company could face greater risks of premises liability cases due to slips and falls. Mopping and cleaning floors while customers are present could dramatically…
Many people in the District of Columbia attend outdoor parties and events every year. While these may provide an opportunity to socialize and network, people who attend them may want to be careful of potential hazards that might be at the event’s location. Similarly, those who put on events should make certain they correct hazards…
As vehicle safety technology continues to develop and drivers in the District of Columbia and across the nation become more road savvy, motor vehicle travel becomes safer. However, it still remains one of the most dangerous activities in which individuals engage. Federal government safety standards for automobiles, beginning in 1968 with the requirement of seat…
Although most residents of the District of Columbia realize that drowsy driving can be dangerous, a recent study from AAA indicates that many individuals take the risk and drive while drowsy anyway. In fact, 43 percent of participants in the study reported that they had actually or nearly fallen asleep at the wheel on at…