Every state in the U.S. upholds a statute of limitations or time limit for filing personal injury claims. A plaintiff must file a complaint for a personal injury within this time limit to have a chance at securing compensation for his or her damages. In Washington, D.C., the statute of limitations for personal injury...
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How Is Pain and Suffering Determined in a Personal Injury Claim?
Most Americans have heard the term “pain and suffering” but they may not understand how this concept really comes into play in civil claims. The justice system in the United States recognizes that for most injury victims, their experiences are more impactful than their economic issues resulting from other parties’ negligence. Therefore, many
Read MoreLittle Known Facts about Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are listed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a leading cause of mortality and disability in the U.S. It is estimated that 153 people in the U.S. die from a brain injury each day, and those who are lucky to survive still face effects that...
Read MoreWhat is a Symptom a Parent Can Look for with a Child Who May Have a Suffered a Brain Injury?
Typically concussions in children show up as headaches, feeling tired, lethargic, maybe just not seeming the same. Especially individuals who rear young toddlers, for example, who may not be able to articulate to their parents, “Mom, I feel different.”So, if a child has been involved in an accident of any kind, and a parent...
Read MoreCan a Jury Instruction Error be an Appealable Issue?
A jury instruction must accurately reflect the law and fairly convey the facts that were presented at trial. This must be done in a way that sets up the issue for the jury to decide the issue. Even just a few wrong words such as what the law is or what the facts that...
Read MoreJulie Heiden Tells Her Story On How She Came to Work at Koonz McKenney
Injury attorney Julie Heiden explains her story of coming to work at the Koonz McKenney law firm as interesting one. Originally from California she came to the Washington D.C area to study law. At one of the seminars she attended she heard Joseph Koonz speak. The encounter immediately made her want to work for...
Read More“What is Contributory Negligence and When Does it Apply?”
If a client and defendant are both negligent there may be contributory negligence involved. A common thing attorney David Schloss hears in slip and fall cases is that the person injured may have not been paying attention to where he or she was walking. He believes it’s unrealistic to think that a plaintiff would...
Read MoreWhat Reasons Are Benefits Denied for Workers Compensation?
It is not uncommon to have your benefits denied in Virginia. Something as simple as not describing the accident correctly or not completing forms in time could result in denied benefits for workers compensation. If the right medical documentation is not submitted in time, within the 30 day notice time or a special time...
Read MoreWhat do You Like to do When You are Not Working?
When she’s not in the office you can find attorney Julie Heiden doing an array of things. Whether it’s carting the kids around to their various activities, reading, swimming or travelling, Heiden has a full plate outside of her job. On top of that she, along with her coworkers, find time to work with...
Read MoreCan Insufficient or Untrained Staff Result in Nursing Home Neglect?
A lot of for profit businesses care about the bottom line and nursing homes are no different. They may not have the proper staff or number of nurses to care for everyone. People getting checked on regularly is an important part of making sure no one is being neglected for hours and hours at...
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