More than 2.8 million Americans sustained a work-related injury or illness in 2022. Washington, D.C., area employers must provide workers' compensation coverage to protect workers. However, employers or their insurance companies sometimes refuse to pay claims, leaving injured workers scrambling to pay the bills. What happens to medical bills when workers'...
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Workplace accidents are unfortunately common, and many lines of work are especially conducive to catastrophic accidents that lead to devastating injuries. If you experience a grievous workplace injury through no fault of your own, you might understandably wonder, can you sue your employer for negligence?
There are an average...
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2023 noted that crane-related accidents caused an average of 42 deaths per year during a seven-year period.
A heightened worksite awareness of what the most common types of crane accidents are, however, could help prevent injuries and fatalities. The attorney...
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Motorcycles give riders the ultimate freedom of movement, allowing them to fit in spaces cars can't. However, this flexibility sometimes tempts bikers to split lanes on busy roads.
Riders and motorists may wonder, "Is lane splitting legal in Maryland?" and how that affects compensation in lane-splitting accidents. Koonz, McKenney,...
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The average motor vehicle weighs more than 4,300 pounds.
Even when traveling at low speeds, cars can cause serious injuries to much smaller pedestrians who lack the protective outer shell that vehicle passengers enjoy. As a result, about 46% of pedestrian crashes cause at least one...
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When you sustain life-changing injuries to the negligence or recklessness of another person, you deserve compensation for your damages. However, the amount of compensation you can receive depends greatly on the severity of the injury and the circumstances of the case.
In particular, the law views life-changing injuries as...
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Approximately 2 to 4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. These injuries can have lifelong consequences that severely impact a person's financial stability and ability to function.
If you sustained a head injury at work, you may be wondering how much compensation you can expect...
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Rehabilitation centers help a wide variety of people who are on the road to recovery, either from injuries and surgeries or serious substance addiction. However, when these facilities fail in their duty and instead harm the people they serve, you might understandably wonder if you can sue a rehab facility for negligence.
Workplace incidents may result in situations that make it so you can't return to work after an injury. Broken bones, burns, and head or brain injuries are common. Mounting expenses while you are unable to work may create financial strain. After serious injuries, you might not be able to return to work...
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If you believe a doctor or medical facility mistake caused you or a family member to suffer harm, you may file a medical malpractice suit. How long does a medical malpractice lawsuit take? Each case is different, but if you contact the team at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP, we’ll...
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