InjuryBoard Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia tried to inact a measure to require drivers that are older than 75 and renewing their license to undergo a written test and road test. Drivers, AAA, and the AARP all protested the new measure saying it was unfair to the elderly. Washington D.C. was trying to prevent motor vehicle accidents. "We're not going to wait until there's a horrific accident and then wring our...

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A lawsuit involving Burger King, Aramark and a slip and fall case is due to start today. A woman claims that she tripped on a floor mat at a Bethalto Burger King in 2004. Aramark provided and cleaned the floor mats at the Burger King. Little claims that Burger King allegedly failed to warn customers of a defective floor mat, failed to maintain the floor mat in a reasonably safe condition and...

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An officer with the Washington D.C. Police force has died from injuries he sustained during an accident on Good Friday. He was helping to block the parade route when he got out of his vehicle to stop a scooter. His car was somehow left in drive.Police believe that Pitt rushed back to his car to try to put it in park but never got fully inside the vehicle.The police car continued forward,...

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A widow will received $1.775 million in a settlement for the wrongful death case she filed after her husband died during surgery at Piedmont Medical Center. The anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist gave the man the wrong drug during heart surgery causing a fatal heart attack. According to attorneys for Martha Cogan, widow of Herbert Cogan, Piedmont Medical Center will pay the bulk of the...

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A man driving a Honda Accord owned by a friend, ran into two people and then fled from the scene on foot. The owner of the car was a passenger. He is unable to drive due to a problem with his driver's license. D.C. police are looking for the driver of a car who fled on foot after hitting a man and a woman. Investigators said the incident happened just after 11 p.m. on Wisconsin Avenue near...

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The winter can be a dangerous time to be out walking. Slipping on the snow and ice can lead to a big fall and injuries. CBS 2's Tanya Rivero offers these tips to staying safe on the ice, and what to do should you happen to fall.STAYING SAFE ON THE ICEWear proper shoesWalk slowlyTake small stepsKeep both hands free IF YOU BEGIN TO FALL:RelaxDrop what you're carryingBreak fall with thigh, hip,...

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A 29-year-old man from Ireland was killed in a four car accident in Washington D.C. early Saturday morning. The victim worked at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. The collision remains under investigation, but D.C. police spokesman Sgt. Joe Gentile said at this time speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors.Police closed Wisconsin Avenue for a time in both directions near Woodley Road...

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A recent ruling from the D.C. Court of Appeals gives me comfort that the Courts recognize the rights of consumers in Washington, D.C. On September 28, 2005 the D.C. Appellate Court issued its ruling in Ford v. Chart One. Although this is not a personal injury case, it exemplifies that the D.C. Court of Appeals takes seriously consumer rights, and will see to it that the Consumer Protection...

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It should be noted that the Plaintiff in this case underwent a double masectomy, painful chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Hormone replacement therapy drugs are still on the market despite the fact that government studies suggest a link between hormone replacement drugs and diseases such as breast cancer. This week a Philadelphia jury returned a verdict against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals ruling...

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One of the greatest frustrations for personal injury victims is the length of time it seems to take to resolve their claim. Often times the perception is that their lawyer isn't keeping up with the case or the defendant's insurance company is dragging their feet in investigating the matter or making a reasonable offer to settle. Usually these perceptions are incorrect. However, a victim's...

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