Fire engines report to emergency calls every day in the state, and when they do they race through city streets with their lights and sirens on. In most cases, they do so without injury. This past March, one D.C. fire engine was involved in an accident that killed one motorist and injured a pregnant...
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Reckless Driving and the Limits of Vision Zero
If you follow the news, you may have heard the story of a woman who struck a family crossing the street in New York and killed two small children and injured a pregnant woman. The accident itself spawned rage, but her actions following the crash furthered that aggression toward her. In a photograph, she...
Read MoreWhy Should I Carry PIP or MedPay Coverage If I Have Health Insurance?
Auto insurance is not always affordable, especially if you live in a high-risk area, drive a nicer vehicle, or live in an expensive insurance state. Some states have a monthly average of under $100, while some breach the $200 mark. In fact, Washington, D.C. average $177 per month or $2,127 per year, while Virginia...
Read MoreIf I Am Hurt on the Job, Can I File a Lawsuit for My Injuries?
Before 1884, most workers had no options if they were injured on the job other than a private injury lawsuit. Back in the day, these lawsuits not only had much smaller rewards but also took years to sort out. The origins of workers compensation vary per state, but Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismark was...
Read MoreWhat Happens If a Driver Injures You with Little or No Insurance?
As a motorist, you know that you should have adequate motor vehicle coverage. The road carries numerous unknowns from other drivers, and from weather and poor road conditions. While you might have auto insurance, how many drivers are on the road without insurance coverage? According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 12.6 percent of drivers...
Read MoreD.C. Might See Driverless Cars Sooner than Later
Recently, the Washington Post reported that Washington D.C.’s Mayor Muriel E. Bowser has announced to carmakers that the city is ready to accept self-driving technology. Companies currently developing and testing self-driving vehicles will be accepted in a proactive environment, and the District is now working with transportation, disability advocates, public...
Read MoreChapman Joins March for Our Lives Rally
Partner Paulette Chapman participated in the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington D.C. With family and friends, Paulette Chapman joined hundreds of thousands who gathered to demand gun safety laws, "It was exhilarating and heartening to hear young high school...
Read MoreWhat Types of Injuries Do You See Most Often In Your Practice?
Many injuries can occur on construction sites. Organizations like OSHA and rules and regulations like in the D.C Industrial Safety Act are put in place to protect workers. Still, deadlines and an employers desire to get a job done quickly can lead to injuries. Those injuries in turn can lead to an employee filing...
Read MoreWhat Steps Do I Need to Take If I am Injured on the Job?
There are many reasons why it’s important to contact a lawyer if you are injured on the job. There is a requirement to report your injury, after your injury, and you are protected under the law from employer. Your employer is not allowed to punish or fire you for reporting your injury. Attorney David...
Read MoreCan I Get Workers Comp as a Union Member?
As a union member you can receive workers compensation, but each case can present its problems. Some clients may have what are called fringe benefits. Those benefits are not part of what you can receive in a workers compensation case. But, if a negligence case is also brought in you may be entitled to...
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