Millions of tourists visit Washington, D.C. every year. Thousands of government workers reside in the District as well. What do they have in common? Both groups include countless pedestrians who make their way across the city by foot every day. With such high foot traffic, pedestrian accidents are inevitable. Indeed, hundreds...
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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Washington, D.C.
Nursing home residents are some of society's most vulnerable citizens and are routinely subject to abuse and neglect. Although we trust nursing facilities to take care of our loved ones, the reality is often quite different. Stopping abuse and neglect starts with recognizing the signs. And if you suspect harm is being done...
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Been Injured By a Defective Product in Northern Virginia
Product manufacturers, retailers, and others are obligated to produce, distribute, and sell products that are reasonably safe. When this doesn't happen, a product can cause significant injury and open the door to liability. The Northern Virginia personal injury attorneys of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP have extensive experience handling product...
Read MoreWhen Does a Misdiagnosis Prove Malpractice in Maryland?
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners are held to a very high standard in the way they practice medicine. However, that doesn't mean that every mistake necessarily means malpractice. Medical professionals are not perfect and the law does not require them to be. Rather, malpractice exists when an error is simply unreasonable...
Read MoreHow To Hold A Maryland Property Owner Liable For Negligent Security
Commercial property owners are required to take reasonable steps to keep their guests and customers safe from foreseeable criminal activity. Failure to do this is known as negligent security. In Maryland, victims of negligent security can hold the property owner liable for the injuries they suffer. If you've been hurt because of...
Read MoreUnderstanding Washington, D.C. Nursing Home Injuries
Nursing home abuse and neglect are unfortunately relatively common. By some estimates, there are 5 million elder abuse cases each year, which may be a low estimate due to under-reporting. If you've started to notice signs of neglect or abuse, or you believe the nursing facility may be covering up an accident,...
Read MoreCan You Sue The State Of Maryland After A Personal Injury?
You can generally sue a person or entity if you suffered an injury due to that party's negligence. The same is true with respect to the state of Maryland: if you were hurt because of the state's negligent behavior, you can file a lawsuit. However, the rules are different for suits against...
Read MoreWhat to Do After A Dog Bite Injury In Northern Virginia
Dog bites are more serious than you might think. The CDC reports that approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten every year by dogs, and about 800,000 of those require medical attention. Children are especially vulnerable to serious injury and account for about half of dog bite victims. If you or a...
Read MoreWhat Is Discovery and How Can It Help My Northern Virginia Personal Injury Case?
Winning a personal injury lawsuit requires strong evidence. And while injury victims often supply this evidence themselves, there are other individuals who have information that can help you. Sometimes these individuals are defendants and others involved with the lawsuit, but they may be parties outside of the case. To obtain this evidence,...
Read MoreHow Much Is My Northern Virginia Automobile Accident Worth?
Automobile accidents can be financially overwhelming. Medical bills start piling up, you lose time from work, and your future career prospects can suddenly be dimmer. This adds literal insult to injury, when all you want to do is recover. One question that Northern Virginia automobile accident victims often ask is how...
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