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...
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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
Little Known Facts about Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are listed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a leading cause of mortality and disability in the U.S. It is estimated that 153 people in the U.S. die from a brain injury each day, and those who are lucky to survive still face effects that...
Read MoreWhat is a Symptom a Parent Can Look for with a Child Who May Have a Suffered a Brain Injury?
Typically concussions in children show up as headaches, feeling tired, lethargic, maybe just not seeming the same. Especially individuals who rear young toddlers, for example, who may not be able to articulate to their parents, “Mom, I feel different.”So, if a child has been involved in an accident of any kind, and a parent...
Read MoreCan a Jury Instruction Error be an Appealable Issue?
A jury instruction must accurately reflect the law and fairly convey the facts that were presented at trial. This must be done in a way that sets up the issue for the jury to decide the issue. Even just a few wrong words such as what the law is or what the facts that...
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