Rideshare services have become popular based on convenience and pricing. The benefits are attractive, but you may wonder what happens if your Uber driver gets in an accident. The issues that arise if you’re injured could be complicated. You can, however, put your mind at ease. The rideshare accident team at Koonz,...
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What Does a Premises Liability Lawyer Do?
Washington, D.C. law requires property owners to maintain their property in safe condition. If you sustained an injury due to the negligence of a property owner, a premises liability lawyer can help you recover compensation for your medical bills and other damages. What Is Premises Liability?
Read MoreWhere Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Occur?
Motorcycle riders experience different risk factors and traffic circumstances compared to other motorists. For the sake of keeping everyone safe, it is worthwhile for each person on the road to be aware of where most motorcycle accidents occur. Our team at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP can help...
Read MoreWhat Are Caught In-Between Hazards?
There are many moving or collapsable elements at a construction site. Heavy equipment and falling rubble are just a couple of broad examples of caught in-between hazards that can cause a worker to become trapped or severely injured at a moment's notice. At Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP,...
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Don’t Exchange Information After an Accident?
Under certain circumstances, drivers involved in a collision may fail to exchange information while they’re at the scene of the accident. Failing to exchange information is, however, a situation that should be avoided. The team at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP knows what happens if you don't exchange information after an...
Read MoreWhat To Do After a Slip and Fall at Work
Work-related slip and fall accidents are a serious concern, with the National Safety Council reporting a staggering 674,100 such incidents in the U.S. during 2021 and 2022. Falls consistently rank among the leading causes of workplace injuries, often resulting in medical treatments, financial burdens, and disruptions to workers' lives.
Read MoreIs Mediation Legally Binding in Personal Injury Cases?
Injured parties file thousands of personal injury cases every year, but only about 4% ever make it to court. People settle most of the other 96% through some other means, such as mediation. Is mediation legally binding in personal injury cases? What Does Mediation Mean in a...
Read MoreWhat Is an Unsafe Discharge From Hospital?
Having the need to go to the hospital is a highly unfortunate situation, but the silver lining is that you can reasonably expect hospital staff to administer proper treatment until you are firmly on the road to recovery. If it seems like the staff is letting you go prematurely, however, you might...
Read MoreWhat Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
Most people have heard that an attorney can help you obtain compensation after an injury-producing accident and wondered what kinds of cases personal injury lawyers handle. Personal injury is a branch of law that allows qualifying individuals to seek compensation for physical, psychological, or emotional injuries, and most of these cases are...
Read MoreTruck Rollover Accidents: Causes and Common Injuries
Truck rollover accidents can become catastrophic events, especially when passenger vehicles are involved. When trucks tip over, they can collide with other vehicles. Motorists driving near a large truck when it rolls over may only have seconds to maneuver out of the way. Don’t face the overwhelming aftermath of...
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