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Traumatic Head Injuries in High School Sports

Posted on September 14, 2022 to
  • General Personal Injury

There is always some risk of injury when playing sports in youth sports. However, although athletes anticipate the possibility of injuries, there are situations where injuries were preventable had safety precautions been in place. If you or a child was injured playing sports because of negligence, you might have a right to...

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What Is the Difference Between a Settlement and a Trial in a Personal Injury Claim?

Posted on January 11, 2020 to
  • General Personal Injury

During your DC personal injury claim, you may hear your lawyer talk about a settlement versus a trial. These are two different legal processes. You do not receive a settlement by going to trial. Rather, they are two ways to potentially resolve your case. The vast majority of personal injury claims resolve via...

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Can You Sue the City of Fairfax for Illegal Detention?

Posted on October 14, 2019 to
  • General Personal Injury
  • Virginia Personal Injury

Illegal detention is a serious civil rights infringement that could lead to lasting damages to a victim’s reputation, career and personal wellbeing. If a law enforcement officer recently illegally detained you in Fairfax, Virginia, you may have a case against the city. A civil lawsuit against the government may end in compensation for your...

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What Are Anti-bullying and Cyberbullying Laws in DC?

Posted on September 16, 2019 to
  • General Personal Injury

Bullying is conduct characterized by aggressive behaviors, harassment, discrimination and power imbalances. Bullying, like abuse, can be physical or verbal. It can also be electronic, in the form of cyberbullying. As many as one in three students in the U.S. face bullying at school, with most cases occurring in middle schools. Many states,...

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How Is Pain and Suffering Determined in a Personal Injury Claim?

Posted on April 25, 2019 to
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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 Read More

Cycling to Work: Better Health and a Longer Life

Posted on November 22, 2017 to
  • General Personal Injury

Choosing two wheels over four is not only a great way to save on gas, but it could save you years of health complications later as well. One British medical journal published a study confirming how bicycling to work and around town could improve your health and longevity. In fact, the study found that...

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Can a Spinal Cord Injury Be Prevented?

Posted on November 16, 2017 to
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Personal Injury Lawyers On How To Help Prevent Spinal Cord Injury

SERVING THE AREAS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND

doctor showing patient a spinal cord Spinal cord injury prevention is not something most people ever think about—until a catastrophic accident occurs. As Washington, D.C. personal injury attorneys, we...

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D.C.’s Child Fatality Rates Drop, but Still Not Great

Posted on October 29, 2017 to
  • General Personal Injury

For years, the District of Columbia has carried a sobering rank on child fatalities per year. For years, DC has ranked as one of the highest for child and infant mortality rates, but from 2008 to 2015, improvements have been seen in terms of the number of child fatalities. The area saw a 53 percent...

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What is a Contingency Fee?

Posted on August 18, 2017 to
  • General Personal Injury

Contingency fees or the contingent fee is when a client pays fees to their attorney only if the attorney is successful with the case. Contingency fees are common with personal injury claims. In this instance, the plaintiff would not pay his or her attorney unless that attorney recovered compensation in the case.

How the...

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Five Injury Hazards Hiding in Your Home

Posted on April 20, 2017 to
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Home Injury Attorneys Serving the Injured in Washington, D.C.

Your home is supposed to be a haven. You want friends and family whom you invite to be free from any risks of injury or illness, and anyone living in your home to be kept safe. Unfortunately, your home might be the residence of unknown...

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