As federal and state investigators continue look into an Amtrak train accident that occurred last night in Philadelphia, it is important for passengers and family members of individuals injured in the crash to understand that they have important legal rights that should be considered following this… Read More
The Maryland personal injury lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential claims for passengers the D.C. Metro train that filled with smoke at L'Enfant Plaza on Monday, sending dozens of people to the hospital with side effects of a smoke inhalation injury. (more…) Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are continuing to review potential personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for individuals throughout the United States as a result of exploding airbags that have been recalled by Takata Corp., a Japanese auto parts supplier, whose airbags… Read More
The GM recall lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are pursuing financial compensation and settlements for individuals and families throughout the United States who have suffered a personal injury or wrongful death in an accident that may have been caused by defective ignition switches, airbags or… Read More
A recent report the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that the economic and non-economic costs associated with auto accidents in the U.S. may be $871 billion, or about $900 per person each year. Much of that cost is preventable, according to the regulatory agency,… Read More
While the most immediate concern following an auto accident often focuses on physical injuries, new research highlights the potential effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among children after an accident, which often goes undiagnosed. (more…) Read More
The watchdog group Consumer Reports recently issued a useful guide on reducing the risk of an auto accident whiplash injury, which commonly occur in rear-end impacts. (more…) Read More
The accident lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential claims for catastrophic injury or wrongful death involving a recently recalled GM vehicles, which featured a defective ignition switch that may have caused the airbags to fail. (more…) Read More
Study Highlights Possible Consequences of Car Crash for Pregnant Women According to the findings of a new study, auto accidents are the biggest threat to the health and welfare of pregnant women and their unborn children. The findings highlight the potential long-term consequences for the pregnancy… Read More
A new report by the CDC suggests that there could be an increase in pedestrian deaths from auto accidents in coming years, as the population in the United States continues to age, resulting in decreased resistance to injury and more foot traffic. (more…) Read More
