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Could an Auto Defect Have Contributed to Your Washington D.C. TBI?

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

It’s not uncommon for an automobile defect to result in an injury. Whether at design or assembly, poor manufacturing could have played a contributed role in your Washington D.C. traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Your head is at risk

A TBI can result with a blow to your head. When you are involved in a collision, you can suffer a TBI when your head collides with parts of your vehicle, such as:

Windshield
Side window
Dashboard
Steering wheel

The crashworthiness of your vehicle

Automobile manufactures are required to take into account that the vehicles they build might eventually be involved in an accident. The term “crashworthiness” defines the ability of those vehicles’ structures to protect its occupants during an impact.

When your vehicle’s crashworthiness is compromised

Unfortunately, the crashworthiness of your vehicle may have been compromised at the time your car was designed and/or assembled. This can play a vital role, putting you at a greater risk of suffering a TBI, no matter what or who caused your Washington D.C. car accident.

However, proving your case could be difficult. You can learn more about your Washington D.C. TBI by ordering your free copy of our book, Understanding Traumatic Brain Litigation.

If you have suffered a Washington D.C. traumatic brain injury resulting from a car accident, contact Paul Zukerberg at the Zukerberg Law Center at (888) 473-1707 or (202) 232-6400.

Understanding a Washington D.C. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

A blow to the head can result in a serious injury, including a Washington D.C. traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding what a TBI is and what to do if you suffer a head injury can be the difference between life and death.

Definition of a TBI

A TBI is sudden physical damage to the brain, not present at birth, which is caused by an external force that disrupts or alters normal brain function. It can result in permanent brain damage.

Leading causes of a TBI

Nearly one million people in America are seen by doctors each year due to an injury to the head. Common causes include:

Car accidents
Sports injuries
Bicycle accidents
Playground accidents

If you suffer a blow to the head

A TBI can be difficult to detect because symptoms often don’t show up right away. You could suffer a TBI and not realize it immediately. You should seek medical attention right away if you have suffered a blow to the head, no matter how minor you think it is. Let the experts determine the severity of your injury.

If your TBI was the fault of another person, you might be able to hold that person responsible for your damages. Call us today to order your free copy of our book, Understanding Traumatic Brain Litigation.

If you have suffered a Washington D.C. traumatic brain injury, you should contact Paul Zukerberg at the Zukerberg Law Center at (888) 473-1707 or (202) 232-6400.

Maryland Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Woman, No Witnesses

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

A hit-and-run Maryland pedestrian accident claimed the life of a woman after she was struck by a car while crossing Maryland Route 5. The incident occurred at approximately 12:05 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2012, near Surratts Road in Prince George’s County.

According to reports, troopers found the woman in the narrow left shoulder of Maryland Route 5 at Surratts Road. She was apparently struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Maryland Route 5.

The victim has been identified as a white woman. She was wearing a pair of red sweat pants, a black coat and a black, orange, and red sweater at the time of the accident. Her name was not immediately released by authorities.

The vehicle, which fled the scene of the accident, has been identified as a possible late model Nissan. Unfortunately, there were no witnesses to the hit-and-run accident.

The fatal Maryland pedestrian accident remains under investigation by local authorities as they attempt to determine why the woman was hit and the whereabouts of the vehicle and its driver. Anyone with information regarding the accident has been asked to contact law enforcement.

We extend our thoughts and condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this tragic time.

Virginia Beach Car Accident Leaves 3 Injured

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Virginia Beach car accident involving two vehicles, including a pickup truck, left three people injured. The T-bone collision took place on Wednesday morning, February 15, 2012, at the intersection of Indian Lakes Boulevard and Halifax Drive during the morning commute.

According to reports, a car and a pickup truck collided at the intersection of Lakes Boulevard and Halifax Drive in VA Beach. Three people in the car were injured as a result of the crash. One of the victims had to be extricated from the car by rescue crews. Details concerning their identities, injuries, and conditions were not immediately made known.

Bruce Nedelka with the VA Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services reported that the unidentified driver of the pickup truck was not injured in the wreck.

Morning commuters were inconvenienced as crews were forced to shut down the intersection to conduct their investigation and clear the morning accident scene.

The two-vehicle Virginia Beach car accident remains under investigation by local authorities. There was no initial indication as to what caused the accident or who was at fault.

This is an unfortunate incident, and we wish all the victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

Police Chase Leads to Fatal Washington D.C. Car Accident

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Washington D.C. car accident involving a police chase claims the lives of two men and leaves a teenager with critical injuries. The incident took place at approximately 3:30 AM on Sunday, January 29, 2012, in the 400 block of Taylor Street NE.

According to reports, D.C. police were investigating reports of gun shots in the 700 block of Otis Place NW. They were flagged down by a man who claimed he was shot by suspects traveling in a Plymouth minivan with a Virginia license plate.

Another police cruiser gave chase after locating the minivan speeding in the 300 block of Upshur Street NW. The driver of the minivan lost control of his vehicle, which rolled several times before landing on top of the police cruiser.

Three men inside the minivan were ejected from the vehicle. Two of the men were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Rescue crews transported a third person, a 17-year-old male, to a local hospital where he was treated for critical injuries. Their identities were not immediately made known.

The fatal Washington D.C. car accident remains under investigation by local authorities. Anyone with information concerning the accident has been asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims’ family and friends during this difficult time.

Maryland Car Accident Claims Life of 1, Injures 4

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Maryland car accident involving five vehicles claims the life of one woman and leaves four other people injured. The incident took place at approximately 5:30 on Monday evening, February 6, 2012, on Oxon Hill Road in Fort Washington.

According to Prince George’s County Police, the crashed occurred in the 7700 block of Oxon Hill Road when a Chevy Yukon crossed a double yellow line. The driver of the Yukon caused another vehicle to flip over. There were a total of five vehicles involved in the crash when everything was said and done.

Unfortunately, the female driver of the overturned vehicle lost her life due to injuries sustained in the crash. Rescue crews transported four other victims to the hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Yukon has been identified as a male driver. Neither his name, nor the names of the other victims, was immediately made known by authorities.

The fatal Maryland car accident remains under investigation by local investigators. The exact cause of the crash was not immediately made known.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to all the victims’ family and friends that have been impacted by this tragic accident.

Maryland Bus Accident Leaves Driver of Car Trapped

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Maryland bus accident involving two vehicles, including a school bus, leaves at least one person injured after the two vehicles collide along Maryland Route 7. The incident took place at approximately 8:45 on Tuesday morning, February 7, 2012, in the Abingdon area.

According to reports, a school bus was driving along Maryland 7, between Maryland Route 136 and Abingdon Road, when a car traveling in the opposite direction crossed the center line and slammed into the school bus. Fortunately, there were no children on the school bus at the time of the accident.

There were two people inside the car. One of the victims was trapped, and rescue crews had to extricate that person from the vehicle. Details concerning the trapped victim’s injuries were not immediately made available. It was unclear as to whether anyone else, including the bus driver, was injured in the wreck. The identities of those involved in the accident were not made known.

The two-vehicle Maryland bus accident remains under investigation by local authorities. There was no initial indication as to what caused the car to cross the center line.

This is a terrible incident, and we wish the victim a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

Washington D.C. Car Accident Claims Life of 54-Year-Old Man

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Washington D.C. car accident involving two pickup trucks claims the life of a 54-year-old Maryland man and sends another to a local hospital where the victim was treated and released. The incident took place on Monday night, January 9, 2012, in the northeast area.

According to local police, the driver of a pickup truck slammed into another pickup truck head-on in the 900 block of Eastern Avenue. The driver has been identified as Kenneth Randolph Hamilton, 54, of District Heights, Md.

Rescue crews transported Mr. Hamilton to a local hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead a short time later due to injuries sustained in the crash.

The second driver was also taken to an area hospital. He was treated and released soon after. The second driver’s identity was not immediately made known.

The two-vehicle Washington D.C. car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It was not immediately made known as to what or who caused the two pickup trucks to collide.

This is a tragic accident, and we extend our thoughts and condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time. We would also like to wish the second victim a speedy recovery.

Maryland Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Man

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Maryland pedestrian accident involving a car claims the life of a man after he was struck while walking along an unlit road. The incident took place at approximately 8:00 on Sunday evening, January 23, 2012, in the Hanover area.

According to local police, a man was walking along Dorsey Road near Ridge Road when he was struck by a car. Rescue crews transported the man to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was later pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the accident.

The driver has been identified as Joseph Michael Lang, 26, of Harmans. Mr. Lang was not injured in the incident.

Police report that the victim was wearing dark clothing and walking in an unlit area at the time of the accident. They also believe that the man may have been intoxicated at the time he was struck by Mr. Lang’s vehicle. His identity was not immediately released by officials.

The fatal Maryland pedestrian accident is still under investigation by local authorities as they try to determine how the accident occurred.

This is an unfortunate incident, and we extend our thoughts and condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this tragic time.

Maryland Car Accident Injures 3, Including Officer

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Maryland car accident involving three vehicles sends three people, including an officer, to the hospital. The incident took place early Sunday morning, January 22, 2012, in the Mount Airy area.

According to Maryland State Police, a Howard County police officer was interviewing a man along Route 144 when both men were struck by another vehicle. The officer, 43-year-old Richard Romberger, had taken the other man into custody for leaving the scene of an earlier accident when the two men and two police cruisers were hit.

The man that Officer Romberger has taken into custody has been identified as Matthew Griffis, 27, of Clarksburg. Rescue crews transported both men to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident.

The driver has been identified as Ricky Epperson, 25, of Mount Airy. He was also flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. The injuries for all three men have been described as non-life threatening.

The freak Maryland car accident remains under investigation by local authorities. No charges have been filed as of yet.

This is a terrible incident, and we wish all three victims a speedy recovery during this tragic time.

Washington D.C. Car Accident Sends 3 to Hospital

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Washington D.C. car accident involving three vehicles sent three people to local hospitals where they were treated for injuries resulting from the crash. The incident took place at approximately 7:30 on Friday morning, January 6, 2012, along Interstate 295 at11th Street Bridge.

According to DC Fire spokesman Oscar Mendez, three vehicles were involved in a crash along I-295 at11th Street Bridge near exit 4. It is unclear as to how the accident occurred.

Rescue crews transported two victims to Howard University Hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the early morning crash, said Mr. Mendez. Their conditions were not immediately made known by authorities.

A third victim was taken to Children’s Hospital where the victim was treated for minor injuries. The identities of those involved in the multi-vehicle wreck were not immediately made available. It was unclear if anyone else was involved or injured in the collision.

The three-vehicle Washington D.C. car accident remains under investigation by local authorities as they attempt to determine what caused the accident or who may have been at fault.

This is an unfortunate incident, and we wish the three victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

Virginia Car Accident Claims Life of Woman Who Pulled Over to Fix Tire

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST

A Virginia car accident claimed the life of a woman after she was struck by a car alongside of the road. The incident took place on Sunday, January 22, 2012, along Interstate 64 in Norfolk.

According to reports, Charisse Turner, 40, of Portsmouth, pulled her 1993 BMW over to the right shoulder of westbound I-64 when her car experienced a flat tire. Police indicate that Terry Bragg, 36, of Norfolk, also pulled over to assist Ms. Turner.

After speaking to Mr. Bragg, Ms. Turner walked back to her car to retrieve her purse. That is when the driver of a 1992 Mercury ran off the road and slammed into Ms. Turner and her car.

Rescue crews transported Ms. Turner to a local hospital. Unfortunately, she was later pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the accident.

The driver has been identified as Jonathan Heuneman, 47, of Norfolk. Mr. Heuneman was charged with reckless driving.

The freak Virginia car accident remains under investigation by local authorities. It was not immediately made known what caused Mr. Heuneman to leave the interstate and strike Ms. Turner and her car.

This is a terrible tragedy, and we extend our thoughts and condolences to Ms. Turner’s family and friends during this difficult time.