Individuals injured in an accident or other incident may sustain physical injuries. They also may incur substantial financial losses, including lost wages. If you cannot work after a personal injury, the person who caused your injury could be liable for your lost income. However, seeking compensation for lost wages is not...
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Can Northern Virginia Parents Be Held Liable For Automobile Accidents Caused By Their Children?
Virginia law generally does not hold parents responsible if their children cause an automobile accident. However, there are some important exceptions to this that all parents need to know. If you or a loved one were victimized by a car accident caused by a minor, you may have the right to...
Read MoreThe Settlement Process For Washington, D.C. Personal Injury Cases
Many if not most Washington, D.C. personal injury lawsuits settle without going to trial. Although settlement can bring a quicker end to a claim, it’s important for victims to bear in mind that it is a process that will take time. Knowing how that process works will help victims in their...
Read MoreWhat To Do In The Event Of A School Bus Accident
One of the worst fears a parent has is that his or her child will be injured. With school back in session in Washington, D.C., buses are everywhere and the risk of an accident is always present. Parents deserve to know their legal rights in the event their children get hurt while...
Read MoreWho Is Responsible For Medication Overdoses In Maryland?
A medication overdose can be fatal and is sometimes the result of careless patient error. However, there are cases in which a doctor, pharmacy, or other medical professional or facility can be held liable for medication overdoses. When someone is injured or killed because of a prescription drug overdose, it’s important...
Read MoreHow To Avoid A Swimming Pool Accident This Summer
Summer is here, and that means people all across the country will soon flock to public and private swimming pools. Despite the fun, however, swimming pools remain a major source of injury for Americans. Hundreds of people drown every year, including children, and other accidents are also far too common. Property...
Read MoreHow A Maryland Nursing Home Can Put Your Loved One At Risk Of Infection
If you have a relative living in a nursing home, chances are he or she will be taken care of. However, there are facilities that experience infection disease outbreaks due to unsanitary conditions and other problems. Many of these outbreaks, in fact, are preventable. Nursing homes are legally obligated to take...
Read MoreWhy It’s Important To Be Honest With Your Washington, D.C. Personal Injury Lawyer
Attorneys are ethically obligated to protect their clients' confidential information. This fundamental aspect of the attorney-client relationship ensures that clients will freely share important facts about themselves and their cases with their lawyers. Despite this duty, personal injury clients are sometimes reluctant to share all of the facts with their legal counsel....
Read MoreFailure To Signal Automobile Accidents In Washington, D.C.
One of the biggest reasons that automobile accidents happen is the failure to use a turn signal. Unfortunately, this is fairly common in Washington, D.C. Nonetheless, the consequences of not signaling can be deadly, and will strongly point to negligence on the part of the responsible driver. When someone else's irresponsible...
Read MoreWhat Should You Do If You Are Injured in A Slip and Fall Accident In Northern Virginia
Slip and fall accidents can cause injuries ranging from minor bumps and bruises to complex fractures, back injuries, and brain injuries. If you have fallen on another person’s property, it is important that you take steps to protect your legal rights. Working with a Northern Virginia personal injury attorney