When another person injures you or someone you love, the conduct of the defendant falls into a category known as "torts." Torts are wrongful acts that harm another person. Torts typically involve intentional or negligent acts. While both are torts, how they are handled and the expected compensation can vary. Therefore, you should consult...
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Understanding Washington DC and Surrounding Area Leash Laws
As a pet owner, you are required to follow all leash laws and keep the public safe. Even if your pet is completely harmless and has never bit someone before, you still need to obey these laws. Failure to comply with district leash laws could result in fines. But if your dog was to...
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at the New Maryland Enhanced UIM Policy Law Overview
In 2017, a new law went into effect that changed how your car insurance operates for underinsured motorist coverage. The good news for consumers is that the law works in your favor, especially if you must file a claim against your insurer after an accident. To be covered, you must follow particular procedures. Otherwise,
Read MoreMotorized Scooter Coverage on the Roads in DC
If you live in the DC area, you might have noticed a new trend in rideshare: electric scooters. The scooter sharing programs saw their fair share of roadblocks, but the scooters are here now on the city streets. You can rent a motorized scooter to get around the city and avoid the rush-hour...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Am Injured Lifting On The Job?
You should let your employer know right away if you are injured on the job. Even if it’s a little injury, ache, or pain it’s important due to the employer being able to claim you didn’t let them know when it happened if you decide to tell them later on. If you do need...
Read MoreFind Out What A Client Should Expect Coming Into The Koonz Law Firm
When a client comes into the Koonz law firm they are interviewed so that an attorney can understand all the potential available options for that person. An injured person may not know what options they have, the nuances of the legal system or if they do or do not have a workers compensation case....
Read MoreWhat Is An Example Of A Workers Compensation Case Involving Appeals?
Attorney Marc Fielder has worked on many workers compensation cases. One of them being a case where a panel of compensation judges made a mistake on the law more than once. This was a case involving a metro rail station manager. The case went to the court of appeals and was persuaded to reverse...
Read MoreWhen Is The Right Time To Give Notice To Your Employer For Workers Comp?
In the state of Virginia you have 30 days to give notice to your employer if you are injured on the job. You need to give an accident form or anything that lets the employer know that you got hurt. All the information on the form needs to be correct or your entitlement to...
Read MoreWhat Can A Workplace Do To Prevent Carpal Tunnel?
Many workplaces make an effort to introduce ergonomics in order to help in carpal tunnel instances, but it hasn’t solved the problem. When working on cases involving carpal tunnel, injury attorney David Schloss finds a way to prove that the sole cause of his clients injury was the person’s work. An employer can take...
Read MoreWhat Are Examples Of A Negligence Case?
A negligence case can be brought up against a building owner, property manager, or landlord due to unsafe conditions on that premises. These can come in many forms including; slip and fall hazards, trip and fall hazards, missing handrails, and inadequate security. These are all examples of premises liability claims you can make to...
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