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Mar

Prince George’s County Law Enforcement Launches Pedestrian Safety Campaign

March 27, 2012

Each year, hundreds of people die and thousands more are injured in Maryland as a result of pedestrian accidents. According to NBC 4-Washington, many of these accidents happen in Prince George’s County, and the number has only risen in recent years. In 2009 and 2010, 23 lives were lost, and 24 people were killed in 2011 in accidents involving a vehicle and pedestrian colliding.

In an effort to curb these numbers, law enforcement across the county has partnered up in what they are calling “The Street Smart Campaign.” Officers are hoping to better educate both drivers and pedestrians on the importance of utilizing crosswalks and signals as well as yielding to the right of way.

Officers were handing out pamphlets and fliers in Langley Park on Monday to passersby and answering any questions before they begin stepping up enforcement next month.

Pedestrians who are caught jaywalking can be cited with a $50 fine, and those who fail to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk could face a $500 fine when enforcement begins in just a few short weeks.

The Maryland Pedestrian Accident Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers would like to remind both motorists and pedestrians of the importance of minding all traffic laws. Pedestrians are urged to always use a crosswalk and obey traffic signals, and drivers should always look twice at intersections and stop to let walkers and joggers cross first.

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13
Mar

Automakers Meet With DOT To Discuss Reducing Distracted Driving Risks

March 13, 2012

The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration estimates that 20 percent of all vehicle crashes resulting in injuries and 16 percent of all fatal crashes were attributed to distractions, such as GPS devices or cellphones. These estimates rose six percent over a four year time period.

In an effort to help curb these numbers, four major automakers met with Department of Transportation officials Monday to discuss new technologies that may help prevent drivers from becoming distracted. ABC 7 News reports that executives from BMW, Mercedes, Nissan, and General Motors were all in attendance at the meeting.

The hot topic of discussion at the meeting was new and improved guidelines for in-car devices that would eliminate a driver’s need to type an address into a GPS unit as well as block a driver from browsing the Internet.

Currently, most in-dash devices require an average of 10 glances, each averaging around two seconds, to process the information. Automakers are hoping to reduce that average to six glances.

“We need to take steps to prevent them from doing something that would take their mind, their eyes, and their hands off the task,” said Tom Bologa, a spokesman for BMW of North America.

The Washington DC Car Accident Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers would like to remind motorists that texting while driving is illegal within the district and is never worth the fines and risk for potential accidents and injuries.

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Jan

Drunk Driver Hits And Kills Boy In Alexandria; Injures Mother

January 17, 2012

The man responsible for hitting and killing an 8-year-old boy in Alexandria, Virginia, Sunday afternoon, as well as severely injuring the boy’s mother, was due in court today to face charges of DUI Manslaughter and other crimes. Reports from ABC 7 News say the accident took place as the woman and boy walked westbound along Duke Street.

The Alexandria Police Department reported that the 22-year-old driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.15%, nearly double the legal limit, when he veered his 1994 Honda Accord of the right side of the road, just before the I-395 overpass. It was there that he struck the young boy and his mother. The child was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while his mother suffered broken legs and a fractured pelvis. She was taken to INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where she was last listed in stable condition.

The driver remained at the scene of the crash and was arrested after failing field sobriety tests.

A judge ruled this morning that the driver would be held without bond until a trial can begin February 13. He will then face not only the DUI manslaughter charge, but also charges of DUI maiming, reckless driving and driving without a license following an investigation.

The Washington, D.C. Wrongful Death Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers understand the difficulties families face after losing a loved one to an untimely accident caused by another person’s negligence. We’re here to help.

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25
Oct

VDOT Policy Changes Make Roads Safer For Bikers

October 25, 2011

Many of Virginia’s citizens cite the reason for not biking or walking as part of their daily commute as being too few accommodating lanes and sidewalks, and the dangers associated with walking or biking in the main road. Now, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is working to change that with a complete revamping of the state’s future transportation plan to include and accomodate cyclists and pedestrians.

According to ABC 7 News, the department reported earlier this week that it had completed the first of a three-part series of measures that draws vision and goals for their 2011 State Bicycle Policy Plan. The main intention of the plan is to encourage more biking in the state by changing the infrastructure of the road system to be better suited for bikers. Some of the changes called for in the policy include providing additional staffing and resources to meet the needs of bikers at sponsored projects and programs, improving outreach and coordination with the biking community, and clarifying bicycle accommodation policies.

The Virginia Bicycle Accident Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo would applaud the state’s agencies for working hard to make the states roads safer for walkers, bikers, and drivers alike, but also know more must be done. What are some other changes that need to be made in order to provide bikers and walkers with a safer way to commute? Tell us what you think by posting to our Facebook page.

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Sep

Maryland Trooper Hits And Kills Woman While Responding To Call

September 6, 2011

A woman was killed in Queen Anne’s County just before dark Friday when a Maryland State Trooper hit a woman with his squad car while responding to a call. An article by WBALTV News stated the 24-year-old trooper is a six-year veteran of the force.

The trooper was heading westbound on Route 50 in response to a backup call from the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Department when he took an off ramp from the highway at Shopping Center Drive. A witness to the accident said that he and the 29-year-old Delaware woman who was hit, were sitting on a wall waiting for a ride. He said the woman got up and began to step out into the roadway when the trooper hit her. She was declared dead at the scene, while the trooper and a man riding along with him only suffered minor injuries.

After the crash, investigators determined the trooper had neither the lights on the car or the siren activated when he hit the woman. The Maryland State Police CRASH Team is still looking into the incident.

The Maryland Wrongful Death Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo may be able to help you hold a careless driver accountable if you have lost a loved one because of their negligence. Our team of attorneys is standing by to discuss your case.

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19
Jul

Texting and Walking: As Dangerous as Texting and Driving?

July 19, 2011

A woman using her phone to text message while walking through a Metro rail station narrowly escaped serious injuriy or death after she tripped and fell onto the rails. As reported by Fox 5 News, the woman was rescued by another passenger who jumped down onto the tracks and lifted her to safety.

The woman was using her phone to send a text message as she got off the escalator to wait for her train, and never saw the edge of the platform. She fell, landing between the first and second rails of the train and narrowly missing the 750-volt third rail. Two other passengers attempted to help her, but weren’t able to reach her position below–one of her shoes was caught in a spoke on the rail and she had twisted her knee in the tumble. A man walking on the upper platform heard the woman’s screams and hastened his pace. After quickly evaluating the scene, he jumped down onto the rails to lift the woman to safety. Medics at the scene assessed the woman’s injuries following the accident.

Metro officials say they routinely see people trip, slip and fall while texting and walking. Metro spokesman Dan Stessel said that people texting while riding the escalators are the most common victims of station accidents, caused by their inattention to surroundings.

The Maryland Pedestrian Accident Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers encourage everyone to exercise caution while texting, even if you are just walking. The best way to prevent an accident like this one is for texters to simply stop walking and send their message.

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May

Roads safer for pedestrians in Baltimore County

Officials and Baltimore County in Maryland want to make its road safer for pedestrians.

According to wjz.com, county statistics show pedestrians are often the ones causing accidents by taking dangerous chances crossing the street in the middle of it, instead of at crosswalks.

Baltimore County spent $4 million making roads safer for pedestrians in the past six years, but improving roadways won’t prevent accidents involving pedestrian texting.

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Do you think the roads in Maryland are pedestrian-friendly? What do you think about the road improvements in Baltimore County? Are they effective in reducing the number of Baltimore auto accidents?

If you or someone you know has been in a Baltimore pedestrian/auto accident, the Maryland auto accident lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help.

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18
Mar

Woman killed in Washington D.C. pedestrian accident

My Fox DC reported a woman was killed in a Washington D.C. pedestrian accident early Saturday morning.

The woman was apparently jogging when she was involved in the Washington D.C. pedestrian accident. She was hit by a tractor-trailer at the corner of 14th Street and Constitution.

The identity of the woman who was killed in the Washington D.C. pedestrian accident was not released. Police reviewed footage of a surveillance camera and stated it was possible that the truck driver was unaware of hitting the woman.

Police are seeking witnesses who observed the Washington D.C. pedestrian accident. They are also trying to track down the truck that was involved.

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The Washington D.C. pedestrian accident lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help if you were injured in an accident.

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May

Woman arrested after Virginia pedestrian accident

May 7, 2009

A 24-year-old woman was arrested and charged for causing a Virginia pedestrian accident on April 4.

The woman ran a red light at the intersection of Fayette and High Street and hit three college girls who were crossing the street.

Two of three girls were taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital with injuries suffered as a result of the Virginia pedestrian accident. One girl still remains in the hospital.

The woman who caused the Virginia pedestrian accident was charged with unlawful wounding and attempted unlawful wounding. She has been released from jail on a $15,000 bond.

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The Virginia pedestrian accident lawyers at ChasenBoscolo can help if you were injured in an accident.

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Mar

Woman survives Virginia pedestrian accident

March 10, 2009

A woman was hit by a slow-moving train in a Virginia pedestrian accident on Friday morning, as reported by Daily Progress.

The woman was standing on the train tracks at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Lanetown Road when the Virginia pedestrian accident occurred.

The woman was taken to University of Virginia Medical Center where she was treated for her non-life threatening injuries suffered as a result of the Virginia pedestrian accident.

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The Virginia pedestrian accident attorneys at ChasenBoscolo can help if you were injured in a pedestrian accident.

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