A burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the US, but we still never think it will happen to us. Though the Washington D.C. metropolitan area is safer than most other regions of the United States, that doesn’t make us immune to thefts and attacks within our homes. The stark reality is that with over 2 …
We hear about car accidents on the daily. In fact, every 10 seconds there is a car accident in America according to NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Luckily most of these accidents are not fatal, but most people don’t think about or want to discuss the sad possibility and reality of the long …
A car accident could trap you inside your vehicle, leading to a terrifying and traumatic experience. The ways that you can get out of your car when trapped will vary, depending on whether you are on dry land or immersed in water. Knowing what to do in either situation will help you stay calm where …
The driving habits that get you into car wrecks are often subconscious. By taking an honest look at how you approach the road, you can avoid causing an accident and better position yourself to defend against another driver’s carelessness. At their best, car accidents interrupt your day and cost money in repairs, rentals, and increased …
Many circumstances can lead to death. A death is a “wrongful” one, however, only when it results from the negligence or intentional harm of another. A wrongful death lawsuit is a case filed for the benefit of the victim’s family members. The law presumes that family members have suffered losses as the result of the …
While it is not always easy to know if your child was injured by a defective baby product, there are symptoms and common injuries you can look out for. Parents, relatives, and others purchase items to keep babies healthy and safe and to stimulate babies’ developing brains. Though purchasers have a right to rely on …
Many prescription drugs on the market are inherently dangerous. You can take these drugs precisely the way your doctor tells you to and still suffer adverse effects. In the worst situations, these adverse effects can be life-altering and even life-ending. The Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, handles cases involving injuries from prescription drugs. Over the years, …
A slip-and-fall injury can take you down in more ways than one. Although the term itself — “slip and fall” — might bring to mind a harmless event, like something you see on a sitcom followed by a burst of guffaws from the laugh track, in reality, falls may lead to severe injuries. These include …
Note: This is part 2 of a DUI Guide provided by the Parrish Law Firm. If you have not read part 1, you can do so Part 1 of our DUI Guide . Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is never safe and never right. That said, we can’t control what others on …
Here’s a scary statistic: Alcohol is involved in 40% of fatal car accidents – let that sink in. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is never safe and never right. That said, we can’t control what others on the road have chosen to do before getting behind the wheel. This guide will dive …
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