Contingency fees or the contingent fee is when a client pays fees to their attorney only if the attorney is successful with the case. Contingency fees are common with personal injury claims. In this instance, the plaintiff would not pay his or her attorney unless that attorney recovered compensation in the case. How the...
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What is a Release of Liability?
Today, you might have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, such as training at a CrossFit center, attending a steam yoga study, or even speed dating. These are fast-paced, exciting activities that are meant to get your heart pumping. Unfortunately, they also carry a higher risk for injury. Along with the opportunity...
Read More5 Common Defenses to Personal Injury Claims
You suffered a serious injury, and now you are exercising your right to collect compensation. You have hired an attorney, and you have the evidence proving that the other party was negligent. Yet, the other party is not negotiating. Instead, they are using a defense strategy to lower your settlement or possibly have the...
Read MoreBike Accidents Costing Victims More Today
Over the past 20 years, the number of people injured in cycling accidents has increased. Sadly, the cost of each of these incidents is equally growing, per a study highlighted on Reuters. The increase of accidents and their associated medical costs is partly because of the growing number of consumers choosing to ride their bikes....
Read MoreWhat Does Whiplash Feel Like?
Accident and Injury Attorneys Serving Victims of Whiplash Injuries in the DC Areas Whiplash is a common injury following a car accident, especially a rear-end collision. If you notice a tightening sensation in your neck or shoulder area following an accident, you may wonder if you have whiplash. If it is whiplash, you might have numerous...
Read More5 Things You Did Not Know About Broken Bones
Injury Law Firm Assisting Victims of Broken Bones and Serving the Virginia Areas The skeletal system of the human body is quite fascinating. It supports the structure of your body and provides you with the ability to stand up, move, and even lift objects. It works in tandem with muscles, ligaments, and joints. Therefore, you rely...
Read MoreWhat is a Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys with the Experience and Expertise to Fight for Victim's Rights Serving the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland Area Spinal cord injuries occur in the United States daily. In fact, an estimated 12,500 spinal cord injuries occur each year, leaving victims, their family, friends, and others to cope with the aftermath of...
Read MoreKelly Fisher Helps Raise Over $300,000 for the Capital Area Food Bank
Congratulations to Kelly Fisher for helping to raise over $300,000 for the Capital Area Food Bank. Ms. Fisher is a co-chair of the Capital Area Food Bank’s Food from the Bar Campaign. The Campaign is a month-long competition among area law firms and legal associations to see who can raise the most money, donate...
Read More$2.55 Million Dollar Award for Medical Malpractice Case
In February 2017, Peter DePaolis was part of the successful legal team representing a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case involving an injury during spinal surgery called posterior lumbar interbody fusion. During the surgery, a physician inserted surgical instruments called shavers too deeply into the plaintiff’s body and lacerated two major blood vessels, causing...
Read MoreWhere Do Most Car Accidents Occur?
Car Accident and Injury Attorneys Serving those Injured in Washington D.C. Areas Driving a vehicle in the United States is dangerous business at times. Not only do you commute to work, but you use your vehicle to visit friends, family, and transport your children. Traveling by vehicle is how you go on vacation. Also, with...
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