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...
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Where 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...
Read MoreWill New Traffic Signals Prevent Pedestrian Accidents?
Personal Injury Attorneys Fighting for Injured Pedestrians in Washington DC City planners in Washington, DC are installing a second traffic signal that offers pedestrians a crossing in each direction, including diagonally, in Columbia Heights. The move prioritizes pedestrians (and their safety) over vehicles in this densely populated neighborhood. Why the New Addition? The traffic signal is called...
Read MoreContact your Congressperson and Senators today to defeat the “Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017”
Congress is about to vote on a bill that will make lawsuits brought by injured patients, nursing home residents, and their families nearly impossible to pursue. The so-called "Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017" [H.R. 1215] will rig the system against individuals like you and tip the scales in favor of the health...
Read MoreHow to Properly Handle a Bike Accident Injury Claim
Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Victims of Bicycle Accidents in DC An accident while riding a bicycle, especially when it involves being struck by a motor vehicle or truck, can be devastating. These types of accidents often result in catastrophic, if not fatal, injuries. Knowing what to do immediately after your bike accident could make a difference...
Read MoreWhat is an Informal Personal Injury Lawsuit Settlement?
Accident and Injury Attorneys Helping Victims with Personal Injury Settlements in DC A personal injury lawyer pursues a claim through multiple routes. However, there is a difference between the formal lawsuit settlement and an informal lawsuit settlement. Whether your accident is a motor vehicle collision, slip, and fall, or a medical malpractice issue,...
Read MoreIs It Time to File a Lawsuit or Just a Claim?
Personal Injury Attorneys Discuss Injury Claims and Injury Lawsuits in DC The terms “lawsuit” and “claim” are used in place of one another in personal injury law, but there are key differences to note. After an accident, you have medications, doctors’ bills, lost wages, continuing costs, and more. You cannot work, so you have no money...
Read MoreMyths about Traumatic Brain Injuries and Your Case
Experienced Injury Lawyers Fighting for TBI Victims in DC The term “traumatic brain injury” has been around for quite some time, but these categories of injuries are referred to by other names. Therefore, there is a deep misunderstanding about how TBI injury claims work and various myths and arguments against the legitimacy of TBIs. If...
Read MoreWho is to Blame in a Drunk Driving Accident?
Injury Lawyers Serving Victims of Drunk Drivers in the Washington DC Area After an accident involving a drunken driver, you may wonder how you will pay for your medical costs, property damage or the extensive time away from work while you recover. In most cases, you will file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance....
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Summer Accidents?
Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Summer Accident Victims in DC Summertime means more time outdoors, children out of school, and nights that never seem to end. While there is plenty to love about summer, emergency room doctors tend to loathe its approach. After all, summer sees an increase in accidents and injuries -- ranging from automobile collisions to...
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