Distracted Driving – A Source of Liability for Drivers

Distracted Driving – A Source of Liability for Drivers

We have all seen them on the road.  Drivers with one hand on the steering wheel and another hand on their cell phones.  These drivers represent a serious hazard on the road and new statistics reveal the risks.  Pokémon Go only increased this risk, as the new app encourages players to capture Pokémon while traveling … Read more →

Texting While Driving is a Serious Driving Issue

Distracted driving accounts for numerous accidents in Virginia, explains Virginia personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Downey.  In addition to making such conduct illegal, countries are experimenting with creative solutions. Law enforcement officials in Australia are testing its systems whereby it can detect drivers using their phones in their hands with high-definition cameras.  For now, the … Read more →

Steps to Take After a Car Crash

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq Steps to Take After a Car Accident and the Importance of Legal Counsel Introduction Car accidents can be a traumatic experience, and they often lead to injuries, property damage, and complex legal matters. If you’ve been involved in an accident resulting from negligence, it’s essential to know the steps to … Read more →

Automobile Safety in the US – Why is it so bad?

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq In the last decade two passengers were killed in accidents on U.S. Airlines.  Compare that to car safety, where in the last ten years over 360,000 Americans have been killed in car accidents. The reality is that this country’s safety record in motor vehicle  transportation systems is one of the … Read more →

How to Deal with a Car Accident Settlement Offers in Mclean

Car accidents often leave casualties with long term financial and non-financial challenges, including bodily injuries & disabilities, lost earning opportunities, loss of companionship to the bereaved, and more. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, you should contact a car accident attorney in Mclean for legal help. An attorney … Read more →

Billion Dollar Judgment in personal injury lawsuit Sets a New Upper limit for judgments, but not in Virginia because Punitive Damage Caps give Corporations a pass for even the most egregious conduct

By Jeffrey J. Downey, personal injury attorney, serving Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia As we enter Labor Day weekend, it is a good idea to keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone if you are driving a tractor trailer.  But that message is not heeded by many. The recent … Read more →

Preserving Cell Phone Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to act quickly to preserve evidence favorable to your case.  Cell phone records provide an instructive illustration of this concept. Some traffic accidents are caused by drivers who are distracted by their cell phones.  In such cases, there are two primary avenues … Read more →

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Death by “Natural Causes”

What does it mean and how reliable are death certificates Every person who dies in the United States must have a death certificate completed.  Many times that death certificate will list “natural causes” as the ... Read more →

Reality of Profit Nursing Homes – Prioritizing Profits Over the Safety And Well-Being Of Residents

The concept of for-profit nursing homes raises an inherent tension in healthcare.  Unfortunately, many nursing homes are the weakest link in our healthcare system, explains Virginia nursing home attorney Jeffrey Downey.  For profit chains like ... Read more →

The Need For Nursing Homes To Take Responsibility For Sexual Assault

Sexual assault can occur any time, any place, and by seemingly trusted individuals. One particularly disturbing area where this abuse occurs is within the healthcare setting. “Nursing home patients are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse,” ... Read more →