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...
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Does 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...
Read MoreWashington DC Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
When a sudden blow to the head disrupts normal brain functioning, the victim has a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries range from mild to severe and can result in permanent impairments. TBI victims may experience memory problems, behavioral and mood changes, sensory problems, and difficulty...
Read MoreIt’s Cheap to Drive Badly
The drivers with the lead foot I referenced in my last post seem to come with no serious threat of repercussions. Specifically, the average penalty for most driving offenses is $25 or $50. Compared with the fine amounts for parking in a handicapped space ($250) or covering tags ($500), it is obvious that DC...
Read MoreA Look at Child Passenger Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of death for children ages one to 12. In 2009, 1,314 children ages 14 and under died in car accidents in the United States, and approximately 179,000 others were injured. One of the...
Read MoreWhy Defective Tires Are Dangerous
Prior to the introduction of tire pressure monitoring systems, flat tires and blowouts caused an estimated 414 deaths, 10,275 non-fatal injuries, and 78,392 transportation accidents each year in the United States, according to a 2003 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In an effort to reduce the number of tire-related
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