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...
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D.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...
Read MoreCan the Length of an Injury Case Surpass a Workers Comp Case?
When a workers compensation case settles, an attorney may only settle the indemnity portion of the case. They may also leave future medical coverage open which can lead to entitlement to lifetime benefits related to their injury. It’s possible for a client to have a case open for upwards to 15 years, not because...
Read MoreWhat Is An Example of a Cumulative Trauma Case?
Carpal tunnel is an example of an injury that can be considered under a cumulative trauma case. Jobs that include data entry and performing repetitive motions can be the cause. You can be diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon or hand specialist. Having a diagnosis is essential for a workers compensation case. Watch as attorney...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Injuries Do You See Most Often in Your Work?
Back injuries and neck injuries can be common injuries seen in a worker’s compensation case. People performing manual labor are commonly affected by this. Lifting, pushing, pulling, and stretching can all contribute to a tweak or strain in the back or neck. It’s important to seek the help of a good orthopedic surgeon that...
Read MoreHow Do I Best Treat A Traumatic Brain Injury?
Your doctor may give you a list of rules to follow if you are treated with a TBI. Turning of and limiting your exposure to lights and electronics, and taking time to let your brain heal are just some of the ways to help treat a TBI. Those who take the time to let...
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