The Civil Justice System: Protecting Your Family

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Dec 7, 2018

Top 5 Common Reasons for a Malpractice Lawsuit

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 24, 2018

Medical technology today is advanced, and it is explicitly designed to reduce the number of errors in the industry. Unfortunately, medical errors are still prevalent, despite technological advancements. Furthermore, medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in...Read More

Who Is Responsible for Injuries Sustained in the Hospital?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 13, 2018

When you go to the hospital, you expect to leave feeling better. Whether you are there from an injury, illness, or recovering after surgery, you trust that the physicians, nurses, assistants, and administrators all have your best interests at the...Read More

Can Employees Be Liable for Construction Site Accidents?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Nov 6, 2018

The construction site is one where everyone must work together to avoid accidents. After all, construction accidents can be devastating, if not fatal, when someone does not perform their duty correctly. Job-related fatalities are too common. The Occupational Safety and...Read More

When Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 24, 2018

One of the biggest concerns after suffering a workplace injury is when compensation starts. You have bills and financial obligations, and while you are out of work recovering, you have no way to pay for them. The good news for...Read More

The 10 Most Expensive Motor Vehicle Accidents in History

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 18, 2018

Car accidents are expensive for everyone involved. Not only is there the issue of property damage, but there are medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages that might not be seen right away and add up in...Read More

Who Is Responsible in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 13, 2018

Multiple vehicle crashes, sometimes referred to as chain-reaction accidents, occur when two cars strike one another, then a third trailing vehicle strikes one of the first two and more follow. In the end, you have a series of rear-end collisions...Read More

Can You Recover Compensation for Hearing Loss?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 6, 2018

Hearing loss is devastating. Whether it is complete or partial, it alters your life permanently. It might affect your job, your interactions with loved ones, and it could negatively impact your quality of life in general. When hearing loss stems...Read More

Distracted Employee Driving: Is the Employer or Employee Responsible?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 24, 2018

It happens every day on the road. A delivery person checks their social media updates while driving around, a manager takes a call on his way to work, and a sales associate texts friends while waiting in traffic on their...Read More

When Are Doctors Responsible for Opioid Overdoses?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 13, 2018

The Opioid Epidemic has called into question the practice of a physician prescribing pain meds for unnecessary situations or failing to follow up with patients while taking these highly addictive and dangerous substances. One question that has recently come to...Read More

How Jurisdiction Affects Injuries within the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland Borders

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 6, 2018

Most of us have heard the term “jurisdiction.” But when asked to define it, we focus on the criminal aspect of the law, such as which law enforcement group has the right to arrest someone, which district attorney tries the...Read More

What Are the Laws Regarding Dangerous Dogs?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 24, 2018

Dangerous dogs could be living in your neighborhood, but the rules for how they must be kept and your rights if one were to attack you depend on the state in which you live. Some states impose stricter standards for...Read More

The Key Differences between Intentional and Negligence Torts Every Plaintiff Must Know

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 13, 2018

When another person injures you or someone you love, the conduct of the defendant falls into a category known as “torts.” Torts are wrongful acts that harm another person. Torts typically involve intentional or negligent acts. While both are torts,...Read More

Understanding Washington DC and Surrounding Area Leash Laws

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 6, 2018

As a pet owner, you are required to follow all leash laws and keep the public safe. Even if your pet is completely harmless and has never bit someone before, you still need to obey these laws. Failure to comply...Read More

An In-Depth Look at the New Maryland Enhanced UIM Policy Law Overview

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 20, 2018

In 2017, a new law went into effect that changed how your car insurance operates for underinsured motorist coverage. The good news for consumers is that the law works in your favor, especially if you must file a claim against...Read More

Motorized Scooter Coverage on the Roads in DC

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 6, 2018

If you live in the DC area, you might have noticed a new trend in rideshare: electric scooters. The scooter sharing programs saw their fair share of roadblocks, but the scooters are here now on the city streets. You can...Read More

FTA’s Oversight of WMATA’s Safety

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 25, 2018

The Federal Transit Authority (FTA) instilled a plan for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) known as the Corrective Action Plan (CAP). This CAP monitors WMATA’s progress for creating and correcting issues identified by the FTA to improve safety...Read More

The Complexity of Bike Share Litigation

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 18, 2018

Bike share has increased in major metropolitan areas each year, and according to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, there were 35 million bike trips in 2017 alone. Today, you can find bike share programs in most downtown areas...Read More

D.C. Fire Department Releases Report on 2017 Collision that Pinned Rookie Firefighter Between Equipment at Scene

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 11, 2018

By Clarence Williams The D.C. fire department has concluded that the positioning of equipment during a fire and the inexperience of a rookie contributed to a 2017 incident that severely injured the young firefighter when he was pinned between an...Read More

The Future of Chemical Safety

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jun 4, 2018

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was passed by Congress in 1976. As the primary federal regulation on chemical substances in the US, the TSCA provides the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with authority to require tests, records, and reports from...Read More

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