On May 9, a 77-year-old woman died after she was struck by an SUV at a Wheaton bus stop. Police identified the elderly woman as Maria Lusminia Colindres of Silver Spring. The accident happened at Veirs Mill Road and Ferrara Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The driver attempted a U-turn, and for unknown reasons, the car...
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How Do I File for Workers’ Compensation in Maryland?
A Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Injury Attorney Explains Workers’ compensation is an important part of modern employment law. From the docks of Baltimore to the research facilities of Germantown, workers all across Maryland have access to resources that help them get...
Read MoreDiagnostic Errors are Leading Cause of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
According to the British Medical Journal, diagnostic errors are the main source of medical malpractice lawsuits; however, little is being done to identify such errors and measure their effects. A research team examined 350,000 medical malpractice allegations from 1986 to 2010. Incorrect, missed, or delayed diagnoses accounted for 29 percent of medical malpractice lawsuits; they...
Read MoreHigh School Teen Does Not Let Spinal Cord Injury Keep Her Down
One year ago, Mackenzie Gorden was leading the life of a typical teenager. Gorden was a high school junior in Lake City, California, where she participated in cheerleading and the dance team. Gorden’s life changed when she swerved to miss a deer in the road and crashed her truck. Gorden sensed something was wrong, but...
Read MoreHurt on the Job? Our Attorneys Discuss Workers Compensation
When you are injured at work or develop an occupational disease, such as carpal tunnel or asbestos-related injuries, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. How Workers' Compensation Works If you are injured on the job, you should file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation is established by state law. Every state’s workers' compensation...
Read MoreDoes My Employer Have to Have Workers’ Comp?
Workers' compensation plays an important part in modern injury law. Initially introduced in 1855, it has long provided a means for ordinary, hardworking Americans to get the medical treatment they need if they are injured on the job. The Beltway and Beyond Workers' compensation is required for all employers in Virginia,...
Read MoreDC Considers Legislation for Bicycle Safety
The District of Columbia is considering proposals to increase the safety of bicyclists. Legislation has been introduced to assess point on a motorist’s driving record for bicycle-related traffic infractions while also making it easier for bicyclists to move through intersections. The legislation recognizes the growing ridership by bikers, and the increased number of collisions...
Read MoreOur Washington DC Injury Lawyers Talk About Cerebral Palsy Treatment Options
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that permanently affects muscle function and fine motor skills and often involves cognitive and linguistic impairments and developmental delays. Causes include birth injuries, genetic factors, infections, brain injury, Reye’s syndrome, and toxic chemical...
Read MoreOur Washington DC Injury Attorneys Discuss Asbestos Risks in the Automotive Industry
Asbestos exposure has been linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, throat cancer, and other serious illnesses. Workers in certain occupations, including the following, continue to be at increased risk of developing an asbestos disease: Auto mechanics Aircraft mechanics Railroad workers ...
Read MoreIs that the Pearly Gates I See?
Last time, we discussed fines as a deterrent (or lack thereof) for reckless driving. But are there other penalties that could be enforced? In today’s economy, Americans have been forced to cut back in all areas of their spending; this includes insurance costs. One consequence to poor driving is adding points...
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