At Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP, supporting local families has always extended beyond the courtroom. For more than four decades, our firm has proudly served individuals and families throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Just as we work every day to help injury victims and working families navigate...
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What Compensation Can You Recover After a Dog Bite?
A dog bite injury can lead to far more than a medical bill. Depending on the severity of the attack, victims may face emergency treatment, missed time from work, permanent scarring, emotional trauma, and long-term medical...
Read MoreWhat Happens After a Public Transit Accident in DC?
A recent bus crash near the Pentagon involving two transit buses injured more than 20 people and sent multiple passengers to the hospital. Accidents like this highlight how complex public transit cases can be. When...
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Workplace Injury in Maryland
A workplace injury can happen suddenly and leave you unsure of what to do next. Taking the right steps early on can affect your ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits and avoid delays or denials. If...
Read MoreWho Is Liable for a Dog Bite in Washington DC?
Liability in a DC dog bite case depends on who is legally responsible for the animal and the circumstances of the attack. In Washington DC, dog owners can be held...
Read MoreThe 100 Days of Summer Safety: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating “Trauma Season” 2026
For children, summer is a season of freedom, but for ER doctors and personal injury lawyers, it is often referred to as “Trauma Season.” As the final school bells ring across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, the risk of serious...
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Miss the Statute of Limitations?
The Clock is Ticking: Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury The statute of limitations is essentially a "countdown clock" for justice. It sets the...
Read MoreThe Hidden Vulnerability: How Physical Health and Latent Infections Can Lead to Personal Injury
When we think about personal injury, we often think about external factors: a wet floor, a distracted driver, or a faulty piece of equipment. However, an often-overlooked part of the equation is the unique vulnerability of the individual involved....
Read MoreNon-Bite Animal Injuries: Know Your Legal Rights
When people think of animal-related legal claims, the "dog bite" is almost always the first thing that comes to mind. However, animals can cause devastating, life-altering injuries without ever baring their teeth. From a cat’s aggressive scratch...
Read MoreWorking with the Wild: Your Rights After an Animal-Related Workplace Injury
For most people, a trip to the zoo or a pet shop is a weekend hobby. But for vets, animal caretakers, zookeepers, and entertainers, working with animals, especially those in cages or enclosures, is a daily professional...
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