Motorcycles give riders the ultimate freedom of movement, allowing them to fit in spaces cars can't. However, this flexibility sometimes tempts bikers to split lanes on busy roads. Riders and motorists may wonder, "Is lane splitting legal in Maryland?" and how that affects compensation in lane-splitting accidents. Koonz, McKenney,...
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What To Do If You Are Hit By a Car While Walking
The average motor vehicle weighs more than 4,300 pounds. Even when traveling at low speeds, cars can cause serious injuries to much smaller pedestrians who lack the protective outer shell that vehicle passengers enjoy. As a result, about 46% of pedestrian crashes cause at least one...
Read MoreWhat Is a Life-Changing Injury?
When you sustain life-changing injuries to the negligence or recklessness of another person, you deserve compensation for your damages. However, the amount of compensation you can receive depends greatly on the severity of the injury and the circumstances of the case. In particular, the law views life-changing injuries as...
Read MoreTypical Workers’ Comp Head Injury Settlements in the D.C. Metro Area
Approximately 2 to 4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. These injuries can have lifelong consequences that severely impact a person's financial stability and ability to function. If you sustained a head injury at work, you may be wondering how much compensation you can expect...
Read MoreCan You Sue a Physical Rehabilitation Center for Negligence?
Physical rehabilitation centers are meant to support people recovering from injuries, surgeries, or other physical setbacks. These facilities play a critical role in the healing process. However, when a physical rehab center fails in its duty of care—resulting in further injury—patients may understandably wonder if legal action is possible.e.
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Can’t Return to Work After an Injury in the D.C. Metro Area?
Workplace incidents may result in situations that make it so you can't return to work after an injury. Broken bones, burns, and head or brain injuries are common. Mounting expenses while you are unable to work may create financial strain. After serious injuries, you might not be able to return to work...
Read MoreHow Long Does a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take in the D.C. Metro Area?
If you believe a doctor or medical facility mistake caused you or a family member to suffer harm, you may file a medical malpractice suit. How long does a medical malpractice lawsuit take? Each case is different, but if you contact the team at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP, we’ll...
Read MoreHow Does Medical Malpractice Differ from Medical Negligence?
When you or your loved ones are sick or injured and you seek medical care, you trust those qualified professionals to assess and treat the conditions competently. Your health may worsen naturally, but what if you get worse due to a medical error? Is that medical malpractice? Can you hold the responsible...
Read MoreWhat To Do If a Pharmacy Gives You the Wrong Dosage
When you are facing an illness, injury, or long-term condition, you rely on your healthcare providers to be staunch allies who will unerringly provide you with the right treatment. If negligence leads to mistakes behind the pharmacy counter, though, you need to know what to do if the pharmacy gives you the...
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Machinery Accidents at Work
When used correctly, machines help workers complete common job tasks efficiently and safely. However, poor training, lack of maintenance, or equipment defects can lead to accidents. Contact with equipment and objects is the third leading cause of work-related deaths and the fourth leading cause of work-related injuries in...
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