Bicycles are popular without the District. You can see individuals and families riding bicycles in all parts of DC. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are also common in DC. With summer approaching, our DC bike accident attorney wants to remind everyone of things they can do to prevent bicycle...
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DC Metro Accidents: Three Things You Should Do if You’re Injured
The WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) oversees the Metrobus and the light rail transit service (the Metrorail). The agency was created by the governments of Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Approximately 600,000 people use the Metrorail system each day in DC....
Read MoreTimeline of a Northern Virginia Personal Injury Case
Being injured in an accident or because of the wrongdoing or negligence of another party is frustrating, painful, and stressful. Unfortunately, it can also be costly. The economic damages caused by a personal injury can create a financial hardship for victims. They need to settle their personal injury case as quickly as...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) cause significant impairment that will most likely persist for the rest of the victim's life. It's important for victims and their families to understand the long-term consequences of these brain injuries so they can demand the compensation they are entitled to. A dedicated Washington, D.C. personal injury...
Read MoreWhy Rear-End Automobile Accidents Happen In Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is known for bad traffic. Drivers from inside and outside the city cram the highways and roads daily to get to work, pick up their children, and visit tourist sites. Inevitably, this leads to traffic accidents, many of which are rear-end collisions. These accidents can potentially be serious, so...
Read MoreUnderstanding The Value Of Lost Wages After A Northern Virginia Personal Injury
If you've suffered a personal injury, such as an automobile accident or a slip and fall, you can expect to lose time from work while you recover. That means losing wages you would have earned but for the negligent actions of the person who injured you. Fortunately, lost wages are...
Read MoreWho Is Responsible If A Pothole Causes An Automobile Accident In Maryland?
Potholes are more dangerous than many people realize. They not only do damage to the vehicle but frequently cause automobile accidents as well. However, holding the responsible party liable in court could be more difficult than you might realize. You do have legal options, and a Maryland personal injury attorney can...
Read MoreWhat Is Contributory Negligence and How Might It Affect Your Maryland Personal Injury Case?
Most states have implemented a legal doctrine known as comparative negligence which allows personal injury plaintiffs to still claim damages even though they were partially to blame. A small handful of other states employ something called contributory negligence, which invalidates a plaintiff's claim entirely if he or she were even a little...
Read MoreLog Book Fraud And Truck Accidents In Northern Virginia
Commercial trucks are dangerous, and can cause serious and fatal injuries in the event they get into accidents. For that reason, there are a number of federal regulations that control various aspects of trucking. These regulations, which are put forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), apply to truckers and...
Read MoreSigns Of Malnutrition In A Nursing Home Resident
Washington, D.C. area nursing homes are expected to take care of their residents' basic needs, such as feeding them and ensuring they have proper nutrition. Sadly, too many of these facilities neglect their responsibilities and leave their patients malnourished. Malnutrition is a common problem in negligent nursing homes, and one that...
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