Category Archives: Personal Safety
“Michael “Squints” Palledorous Walked a Little Taller That Day”
We’ve all thought about trying it. You’re at the pool and that one scene from “The Sandlot”, when “Squints” tricks Wendy Peffercorn into giving him mouth-to-mouth, is running through your mind. However, as great as that scene is, it plants the seed of complacency around pools. School’s out for summer, and now pools could become … Read More
Selfies: the Ugly Truth
Summer is upon us and to the tried and true inhabitants of the DC Metro, Northern Virginia area that means one thing: tourists. More pedestrian traffic, more lines at our favorite restaurants and monuments, and now, more selfies. For example, you’re walking down by the Washington Monument enjoying the oppressive humidity when someone stops suddenly … Read More
What So Proudly We Hailed
Independence Day is very nearly upon us! Time for barbeques, fireworks, picnics, and baseball. But what does this day really mean to Americans? When the haunting tunes of the “Star-Spangled Banner” waft through crowds at the Nationals Game or “Proud to be an American” spits from static-y radio speakers on the country station, what do … Read More
The 5 W’s (and 1 H) of Heatstroke
Sure, you have heard the warning, “come inside, you don’t want to get heatstroke” but do you really know what heatstroke is, what to do if someone has the symptoms, or how to prevent it? In this blog, we will tackle the 5 W’s (and bonus H) of heatstroke so you and your family can … Read More
Fireworks Safety
The Fourth of July is just around the corner meaning it is time for fireworks, barbecues, and boating. Fireworks, however, can pose a serious safety hazard to people, homes, and pets. In this blog post we will outline firework laws in several local counties and cities, discuss safety concerns while using fireworks, and present some … Read More
Winterizing Your Car and Driving
Its that time of year again when we dust off the hats and gloves, put the extra quilt back on the bed, and start loading up on supplies to make endless quantities of soup. One area that is commonly overlooked as we prepare for the cooler months, however, is our vehicles. Although it can feel … Read More
Roadside Safety
Roadside accidents involving pedestrians can be extremely deadly due to the high speed at which vehicles travel and the lack of protection offered to pedestrians. You may recall the story of a pedestrian who was struck and killed on I-495 near the Eisenhower Connector Friday, September 14, 2013. The victim left the car she was … Read More
New Maryland Laws-Making the Roads Safer
As you may have heard, several new laws went into effect last week in Maryland created with the hope that they will reduce accidents and deaths on the road. I thought it would be helpful to review these new laws and the consequences tied to them so you can avoid a substantial fine since many of our … Read More
Hang Up and Walk: An Old Lesson for the Smartphone Era
My how things have changed since I was a kid. I remember a school project in my first or second grade class at Christ the King Catholic School in Queens N.Y. where we competed to make the best poster concerning lessons learned about safely crossing the street. Most posters featured slogans such as “only cross … Read More
Safety Tip: Using a “Smart”-Phone While Driving is Dumb
As a personal injury attorney for the past 30 years, I have seen auto accidents caused by a variety of factors. Unfortunately, as many drivers now use smart phones to talk and text while driving, smart phone use has become a large cause of automobile crashes and has led to in an increase in automobile … Read More