DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

The DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog covers information about safety and personal injury law.

Author: The blawg is maintained by the Washington, D.C., law firm Regan Zambri & Long, which represents injured people and their families.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • Product Liability Law • States • District of Columbia

Recent Posts from DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog

Lack of Consumer Response to Recalls Leaves Children and Adults Vulnerable to Injuries
NewsInferno.com reports that although product recalls are considered to be a powerful way to ensure consumer safety, sometimes recalls are just not enough. Despite recall notices and warnings, consumers continue to use products that have…
FDA Warning: Henna Tattoos More Dangerous than Most People Realize
Late Summer is a season of carnivals, festivals and open-air malls -- all venues where thousands of young people receive popular black henna tattoos each year. While popular opinion holds that the brushed-on tattoos must be…
Recent Death Highlights Bike Safety Concerns
As gas prices rise, more commuters are relying on bicycles. The recent death of a bicyclist when a garbage truck turned into her lane has prompted a heightened public awareness regarding bicycle safety. The Washington…
Government to Revamp Vehicle Safety Tests
As reported by the Washington Post, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the first major update to its vehicle safety ratings (which grade vehicles on scale of up to five stars) in seven years. …
Beef Recall Highlights Weaknesses in Reporting System
The recent beef recall because of possible contamination with E. coli highlights weaknesses in a recall system that often experiences delays in informing consumers. The significance of this recall is emphasized when considered in conjunction…
"Deny, Delay, Defend" Strategy Prevalent Among Ten Worst Insurance Companies: Comprehensive Investigation Reveals Tactics Against Consumers
American Association for Justice (AAJ) recently released a comprehensive research report, "The Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America: How They Raise Premiums, Deny Claims, and Refuse Insurance to Those Who Need It Most." The top…
Free Alcohol For Teens? Almost Half of Teen Drinkers Receive Free Alcohol from Adults: New Study
More than half of American teens report consuming alcohol, and more than 40% of those underage drinkers say they often get their alcohol free from an adult. One in four report receiving free alcohol from an unrelated adult, one in…
Tips for a Safer Barefoot Summer
The opportunity to go barefoot may be one of the greatest conveniences of summer, but without socks and shoes, your feet are exposed to a number of potentially serious personal injuries. Before you head outdoors without your…
Fireworks More Dangerous for Children Than Adults
A 2006 study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) found children are injured more frequently by fireworks compared to the general population. Nationwide Children's Hospital reported fireworks injuries ranged from minor…
Dozens of New Laws in Virginia; Including Tougher Penalties for Teens Who Drink and Drive
As of July 1, 2008, some of Virginia's incomprehensible laws will no longer be on the books. For example, restaurants in Virginia can now serve sangria (a mixture of red wine, fruit, triple sec and…