What is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or harm to a patient. This can happen in hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and even in private practices. Any licensed medical professional—including doctors, nurses,...
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Wrongful Deaths from Plane Crashes: What You Need to Know
Within the last week, two commercial planes crashed tragically killing innocent passengers, including 67 individuals involved in an American Airlines flight that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter. Air travel has a fatality risk of just 1 death per 7.9 million boardings, but accidents still happen. Victims and their families have a...
Read MoreThe Importance of Statute of Limitations
When it comes to personal injury claims, timing is everything. The statute of limitations sets a strict deadline for filing a claim, and missing this timeframe can mean forfeiting your right to seek compensation. Understanding these limits is critical for anyone considering legal action after a personal injury. This guide explains what...
Read MoreWhen To Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in the D.C. Metro Area
Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. If you sustain injuries in an accident caused by someone else, you may wonder if and when to hire a personal injury lawyer. It is usually best to contact a reputable personal injury firm immediately to request a case review. When Should You...
Read More5 Steps to Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
Having a high-quality personal injury attorney could make the difference in whether you win your case against the negligent party who caused the accident or not. If you have never needed to hire a lawyer before, you might not know the best way to find a good personal injury attorney. Also, if...
Read MoreTraumatic Head Injuries in High School Sports
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...
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Settlement and a Trial in a Personal Injury Claim?
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...
Read MoreCan You Sue the City of Fairfax for Illegal Detention?
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...
Read MoreWhat Are Anti-bullying and Cyberbullying Laws in DC?
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,...
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
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