During your DC personal injury claim, you may hear your lawyer talk about a settlement versus a trial. These are two different legal processes. You do not receive a settlement by going to trial. Rather, they are two ways to potentially resolve your case. The vast majority of personal injury claims resolve via...
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What Causes Hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning refers to water lifting a vehicle off the road enough for it to lose traction. It is difficult to control a vehicle that is hydroplaning, which is why many drivers end up in related car accidents. Understanding why hydroplaning happens can help you...
Read More5 Questions to Ask About Your Car Accident Claim
A DC auto accident can be one of the most traumatic experiences of your life. Recovering may take weeks of doctor’s appointments, psychological therapies and expensive property damage repairs. One of the most important steps to take toward recovery after a car accident is filing an insurance claim. You may need to hire...
Read MoreHow to Negotiate a Car Insurance Settlement
You might think obtaining compensation after a car accident is as simple as filing a claim and receiving a check, until you become a claimant and realize it takes much more for a fair settlement offer. If you suffer serious injuries...
Read MoreHow to Reduce the Risk of Auto Accidents Among Young Drivers
Young drivers present a danger to themselves and everyone else on the roadway. Beginner drivers do not have the real-world experience to safely navigate common roadway hazards, such as wet roads or children darting into traffic. They are also more prone to reckless...
Read MoreHow Much Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Worth?
Money might be far from your mind when you first receive the heartbreaking news that a loved one has passed away. As the days pass and you face mounting medical bills, funeral home fees and lost wages, however, you may come to recognize the importance of pursuing a wrongful death claim for your family’s...
Read MoreNursing Home Neglect & Wrongful Death Lawsuits – When Is it Possible to File a Claim?
Nursing home neglect and abuse are terrible wrongdoings that take lives. Failing to provide proper care to the elderly goes against a nursing home facility’s legal duties and ethical obligations. Sadly, nursing home neglect is a tragedy that occurs somewhat often in Virginia and across the country. Known facts about nursing home abuse from...
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations on Wrongful Death in Virginia?
If you tragically lost a loved one in an accident in Virginia, the last thing on your mind might be initiating a legal claim. As you face expenses such as a funeral, burial and unpaid medical bills, however, you may recognize what a compensatory award could do for your family. On top of financial...
Read MoreWho Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Virginia?
Wrongful death refers to the negligence-related death of one person by another. A wrongful death claim seeks to hold one or more parties civilly responsible for the negligent, wanton or default death of another person. A wrongful death case does not end in a criminal conviction against the defendant, but instead a settlement...
Read MoreCan Better Urban Planning Reduce Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents?
Drivers cause most bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Maryland. Driver negligence, however, is not the only factor involved in serious collisions. Sometimes, a roadway or crosswalk’s design contributes to bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Negligent urban planning and poor roadway maintenance cause deadly collisions each year. In 2018, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration...
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