On May 9, a 77-year-old woman died after she was struck by an SUV at a Wheaton bus stop. Police identified the elderly woman as Maria Lusminia Colindres of Silver Spring. The accident happened at Veirs Mill Road and Ferrara Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The driver attempted a U-turn, and for unknown reasons, the car took off in a complete circle crossing six travel lanes and hopping two curbs. Colindres, waiting at the bus stop, was struck by the erratic driver and killed. The chances of this tragedy occurring are incomprehensible. The SUV went straight into the bus shelter and over a passenger bench without even hitting its sides. Colindres lived just blocks away. Her grieving family says she was a mother and a grandmother. Since 2010, five pedestrians have been struck at this intersection including a 4-year-old who was also waiting for a bus when a car jumped the…
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Virginia & Washington DC Personal Injury BLOG
On May 9, a 77-year-old woman died after she was struck by an SUV at a Wheaton bus stop.
Police identified the elderly woman as Maria Lusminia Colindres of Silver Spring. The accident happened at Veirs Mill Road and Ferrara Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The driver attempted a U-turn, and for unknown reasons, the car took off in a complete circle crossing six travel lanes and hopping two curbs. Colindres, waiting at the bus stop, was struck by the erratic driver and killed.
The chances of this tragedy occurring are incomprehensible. The SUV went straight into the bus shelter and over a passenger bench without even hitting its sides.
Colindres lived just blocks away. Her grieving family says she was a mother and a grandmother.
Since 2010, five pedestrians have been struck at this intersection including a 4-year-old who was also waiting for a bus when a car jumped the curb at this same shelter.
Pedestrian Accidents are Dangerous for All Involved
Of all car accidents, pedestrian accidents can be the most devastating because they involve at least one person who is walking on foot, unprotected by a motor vehicle, seat belt or airbags. The total death toll for car-pedestrian accidents in 2009 was around 5,300 people, which includes vehicle occupants as well as pedestrians.
If you sustained injuries during a car-pedestrian accident, contact our attorneys today at (202) 659-5500, or visit our website to fill out our online form.
Tip of the Week: According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, in 2009 pedestrian deaths accounted for approximately 12 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide.
Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, Depaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. – Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia Injury Attorneys
Elderly Woman Struck and Killed at Bus Stop
May 24, 2013It has been proven time and time again that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. A driver is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash if the driver is texting while driving. In the 29 mile long construction zone on 95 around Dale City, drivers really take a big risk if they are distracted.
AAA and Transurban (the company behind the Interstate 95 construction project) surveyed nearly 1,000 drivers who regularly use the highway and found nearly all reported seeing someone engage in dangerous, distracted behaviors.
“It baffles the imagination but yet you are going through the largest construction zone and nearly 60 percent of all drivers that go through are distracted,” stated John Towsend, a spokesman for AAA Mid-Atlantic.
According to the survey, more than half use their phone while driving, 24 percent do it without a hands-free device and nearly one-in-five admit to texting while navigating the construction zone. About half of those drivers said they have experienced a scary incident or “near miss” situation.
Driver Errors Cause Truck and Car Accidents
Driver mistakes cause or contribute to a majority of car accidents. If you or someone you know sustained car accident injuries due to a negligent driver, contact us today at (202) 659-5500 for a free consultation, or visit our website to fill out our online form.
Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, Depaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. – Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia Injury Attorneys
Survey Finds Distracted Drivers Are a Big Threat on Interstate 95
May 22, 2013It has been proven time and time again that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. A driver is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash if the driver is texting while driving. In the 29 mile long construction zone on 95 around Dale City, drivers really take a big risk if they are distracted. AAA and Transurban (the company behind the Interstate 95 construction project) surveyed nearly 1,000 drivers who regularly use the highway and found nearly all reported seeing someone engage in dangerous, distracted behaviors. “It baffles the imagination but yet you are going through the largest construction zone and nearly 60 percent of all drivers that go through are distracted,” stated John Towsend, a spokesman for AAA Mid-Atlantic. According to the survey, more than half use their phone while driving, 24 percent do it without a hands-free device and nearly one-in-five admit to texting while…
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A subsidiary of an Indian pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $500 million in fines and civil penalties as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
Ranbaxy USA Inc. has admitted to making and selling adulterated generic drugs at two manufacturing sites in India. On May 13, the U.S. Justice Department said that this is the largest financial penalty paid by a generic drug company for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The company also admitted making false statements to the Food and Drug Administration.
The adulterated drugs included generic versions of an antibiotic and other medications used to treat severe acne, epilepsy and nerve pain.
Hurt By a Dangerous or Defective Product?
The fact that Ranbaxy knowingly manufactured adulterated drugs and sold them to the public is disturbing and alarming, and the company should be held responsible for their actions. When manufacturers or sellers make or distribute dangerous products, they may be held liable for injuries, whether the product is a:
- motor vehicle
- machine
- tool
- building material
- household appliance
- personal care product
- toy
- medication
- food or beverage
If a dangerous or defective product has injured you or a loved one, you may be able to bring a products liability suit against the manufacturer or seller for compensation. Contact us today at (202) 659-5500 for a free consultation, or visit our website to fill out our online form.
Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, Depaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. – Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia Injury Attorneys
Ranbaxy USA Inc. Pays $500 Million Dollar Fine for Adulterated Medications
May 20, 2013A subsidiary of an Indian pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $500 million in fines and civil penalties as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors. Ranbaxy USA Inc. has admitted to making and selling adulterated generic drugs at two manufacturing sites in India. On May 13, the U.S. Justice Department said that this is the largest financial penalty paid by a generic drug company for violations of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The company also admitted making false statements to the Food and Drug Administration. The adulterated drugs included generic versions of an antibiotic and other medications used to treat severe acne, epilepsy and nerve pain. Hurt By a Dangerous or Defective Product? The fact that Ranbaxy knowingly manufactured adulterated drugs and sold them to the public is disturbing and alarming, and the company should be held responsible for their actions. When manufacturers or sellers make…
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