Over the last few years, tens of thousands of dockless electric scooters have poured into Washington, D.C. from seven different companies: Bird, Lime, Spin, Lyft, Skip, Jump and Bolt. Three additional companies (Hopr, Razor and Ridecell) have received conditional approval to start operating in the city in 2019. E-scooters can be a convenient and cost-effective...
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Can I Still Sue My Employer if I Accept Workers’ Compensation?
All 50 states in the U.S. have workers’ compensation programs to pay for workers’ injuries using a no-fault system. As an injured employee, you do not have to prove fault for your injuries to receive compensation if your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance. The tradeoff for this no-fault coverage is that you forfeit...
Read MoreHow to Avoid an E-Scooter Accident
Electric scooters entered the scene several years ago, though recently a boom in e-scooter usage has swept the country. Several companies, like Bird and Lime, have capitalized on this trend by introducing dockless scooters that many cities have adapted into a form of public...
How Can DC Overcome the Obstacles Associated with E-Scooters?
Electric scooters have become the cool, new transportation trend that many riders have begun to utilize over the last several years. E-scooters are a cheap, fuel-efficient way to travel around the city, especially during a fun night out. With the onslaught of dockless scooter companies...
How Is Pain and Suffering Determined in Washington, DC?
Pain and suffering is an umbrella phrase that can refer to any and all noneconomic losses during a personal injury lawsuit. In Washington, DC, the civil courts permit injured parties to demand compensation from at-fault parties for their pain and suffering. Calculating these damages, however, takes a special type of equation based on...
Read MoreHow Often Does Medical Malpractice Happen in DC?
Medical malpractice in Washington D.C. happens much more often than most patients realize. Patients typically assume their physicians and hospitals will treat them fairly, in accordance with accepted medical industry standards. Unfortunately, human errors and equipment malfunctions occur daily – putting patients’ lives in jeopardy. Take a look at the most recent available...
Read MorePedestrian Death Emphasizes the Need for Increased Foot Traffic Safety in DC
Pedestrian accidents happen every day around the United States. Distracted drivers and unsafe crosswalks are two of the most common reasons vehicles collide with pedestrians. In a metropolitan region such as Washington, DC, pedestrian accidents are especially frequent. The number of pedestrians having to interact with vehicles daily increases the risk of collisions....
Read MoreDC Mayor Proposes Legislation to Potentially Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The legalization of marijuana has been a subject of heated debate in America for decades. Today, 10 states allow recreational marijuana use to some extent, along with 33 states that have passed laws permitting medicinal marijuana. While many states in the West Coast has led the way for marijuana decriminalization, New England has also...
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations on DC Personal Injury Claims?
Every state in the U.S. upholds a statute of limitations or time limit for filing personal injury claims. A plaintiff must file a complaint for a personal injury within this time limit to have a chance at securing compensation for his or her damages. In Washington, D.C., the statute of limitations for personal injury...
Read MoreHow Is Pain and Suffering Determined in a Personal Injury Claim?
Most Americans have heard the term “pain and suffering” but they may not understand how this concept really comes into play in civil claims. The justice system in the United States recognizes that for most injury victims, their experiences are more impactful than their economic issues resulting from other parties’ negligence. Therefore, many