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Samerawit Dereje Named 2020 Winner of CSCS’s Ethiopian Heritage Scholarship Award

by Chaikin & Sherman | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is pleased to announce Samerawit Dereje as the winner of our 2020 Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Award. The scholarship will aid her in her studies at George Mason University this fall. Samerawit, who recently graduated from Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Va., wrote of her inspiration to pursue humanitarian aid efforts in response to a simple act of giving. In her winning essay, Samerawit recounts how a young boy’s request for...

What Makes Truck Accidents So Dangerous?

Feb 4, 2020

18-wheelers are among the most dangerous vehicles on today’s highways. In 2012, the American Trucking Associations reported that commercial trucks transported more than 9 billion tons of...

What to Do After a Truck Accident

Feb 4, 2020

If you or your loved one were injured in a truck accident, you are probably wondering what you should do next. Truck accidents can be complex and often involved many factors, so it is best to take...

President Trump’s Statements About Brain Injuries Are Misguided

Jan 28, 2020

Brain injuries are notorious for their unpredictable and far-reaching repercussions, and they have the potential to result in physical and / or emotional effects that can be very serious, permanent,...

Internal Boeing Documents Reveal Company Effort to Minimize Regulation of Unsafe Jets

Jan 20, 2020

Two recent crashes of Boeing 737 Max jets have led the airplane manufacturer to keep the model grounded in order to prevent future crashes. This has raised the question of why the Federal Aviation...

Regulators Increase Random Drug Testing for Truck Drivers

Jan 15, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is constantly working to keep the public safe from dangers posed by commercial trucks and tractor-trailers. Among their efforts to enforce...

Common Injuries During the Winter

Jan 14, 2020

The wintertime is host to a wide variety of injuries. Snowy and icy conditions make virtually every aspect of traveling outdoors more dangerous. Read up on the most common injuries that happen...

How Bad Weather Increases the Chances of a Car Accident

Jan 7, 2020

Weather conditions play a significant role in the number of car accidents that happen in the United States. Snow, sleet, hail, and rain all reduce visibility and traction on the roads, causing...

Massive Multi-Truck, Ohio Coach Bus Crash On Pennsylvania Turnpike Kills 5

Jan 6, 2020

A massive multi-vehicle crash involving three commercial tractor-trailers, tour bus, and passenger vehicle resulted in at least 5 deaths and the closure of a nearly 100-mile stretch of the...

Amazon’s Push to Expand Is Killing Us—Literally

Jan 6, 2020

Unsafe Working Conditions Have Resulted in Catastrophic and Sometimes Deadly Accidents Online shopping has become an essential part of the holiday season, with consumers relying on the variety...

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