When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, there are different rules for children compared to adults. How the lawsuit is filed, and how settlements and judgments are handled, will be vastly different from the way such matters are dealt with for adults. If your child has been injured because of another...
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Who Is Responsible For Lane Changing Accidents In Washington, D.C.?
Drivers are required to operate their vehicles with reasonable care and safety, and that means avoiding unsafe lane changes. But when negligent drivers fail to do so, others can get seriously injured or even killed. Proving that an unsafe lane change caused an accident isn't easy, and requires the skill that an...
Read MoreWhat Are the Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Catastrophic accidents can leave victims with severe and life-changing injuries. One example is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The consequences of a TBI are serious and can last a lifetime. That, in turn, spells reduced quality of life, significant losses in future earning ability, and of course major medical bills....
Read MoreBeware These Common Insurance Company Tricks
When you sue someone who injured you, you're more often than not going after that person's insurance company. There's a good chance that you'll hear from an adjuster shortly after your injury. It's always a good idea to retain a skilled Northern Virginia personal injury attorney before you speak with an...
Read MoreHelp For Pedestrians Involved In Northern Virginia Car Accidents
We often think of car accidents in terms of two or more vehicles, but of course, pedestrians can also be victims. Whereas drivers and passengers have the protection of an automobile's steel frame, pedestrians have little to nothing standing between them and the vehicle. That means the stakes are much higher,...
Read MoreWrongful Amputation in Medical Malpractice Cases
It's hard to imagine anything more traumatic than the amputation of a limb. It's also difficult to conceive an amputation ever happening by accident. But the reality is, wrongful amputation is more common than many people think. There are several reasons this type of amputation happens, but there's no excuse for it....
Read MoreHow a Washington, D.C. Pedestrian Accident Attorney Can Help
Millions of tourists visit Washington, D.C. every year. Thousands of government workers reside in the District as well. What do they have in common? Both groups include countless pedestrians who make their way across the city by foot every day. With such high foot traffic, pedestrian accidents are inevitable. Indeed, hundreds...
Read MoreSigns of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Washington, D.C.
Nursing home residents are some of society's most vulnerable citizens and are routinely subject to abuse and neglect. Although we trust nursing facilities to take care of our loved ones, the reality is often quite different. Stopping abuse and neglect starts with recognizing the signs. And if you suspect harm is being done...
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’ve Been Injured By a Defective Product in Northern Virginia
Product manufacturers, retailers, and others are obligated to produce, distribute, and sell products that are reasonably safe. When this doesn't happen, a product can cause significant injury and open the door to liability. The Northern Virginia personal injury attorneys of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP have extensive experience handling product...
Read MoreWhen Does a Misdiagnosis Prove Malpractice in Maryland?
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners are held to a very high standard in the way they practice medicine. However, that doesn't mean that every mistake necessarily means malpractice. Medical professionals are not perfect and the law does not require them to be. Rather, malpractice exists when an error is simply unreasonable...
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