An auto accident is an extremely stressful event to begin with, and discovering that the responsible driver is uninsured and underinsured can add additional stress. Though automobile insurance is mandatory in Maryland, it's not required in states like Virginia which significantly...
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Burn and Explosion Injuries on Construction Sites
Besides the injuries that typically come to mind when thinking of construction workers on unsafe work sites, like falling or being struck by objects, there are other, potentially more dangerous and fatal types of construction accidents that are lesser known but just as serious – burn injuries and explosions. While sometimes these accidents result...
Read MoreTypes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can result from either a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. A closed head injury occurs when an object suddenly hits the head but does not break through the skull. A penetrating head injury, on the other hand, results...
Read MoreTypes of Spinal Injury
The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that connect the brain to the rest of the body. It is protected by bones called vertebrae that make up the spine. Spinal cord injuries occur when damage to the vertebrae is significant enough to cause...
Read MoreTypes of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer known to develop in the mesothelium, a lining that protects many internal organs. However, there are several different types of this deadly cancer depending on which area of the body it affects. Most commonly, asbestos-related diseases affect...
Read MoreWhat is Truck Driver Error
Truck accidents are some of the deadliest hazards motorists face on the roadway. Due to their enormous size and weight when compared to regular vehicles, semi trucks can cause catastrophic amounts of damage if involved in an accident on the road. Truck drivers and...
Read MoreTreatment Options for Mesothelioma
According to The Mesothelioma Center, each year in the United States, about 3,000 people receive a diagnosis. Additionally, between 12,000 and 15,000 Americans die from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases annually. The symptoms of mesothelioma may vary depending on whether it affects the lungs, abdomen...
Read MoreAuto Accidents FAQ
From moments before to dealing with the consequences afterwards, it can seem like the confusion, stress, and anxiety of being involved in an accident is nonstop. In our years of experience handling these types of claims, our Washington, D.C. car accident law firm knows there is never an optimal time for a wreck...
Read MoreThird Party Claim Lawsuits
Generally, employees cannot sue their employers for workplace injuries or occupational diseases if they receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, if a third party contributed to your on-the-job injury or illness, you may have grounds to sue the non-employer party for negligence. Unlike workers’ compensation benefits, which do...
Read MoreAre There Ways to Prevent a Crash?
Many people drive unconcerned of accident risks because driving is second-nature to them, and they may even feel invincible in the familiarity of their car. That is, until an accident changes everything. In our time handling these claims, we have come across a number of simple steps drivers can take to help prevent...
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