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?
Personal Injury Lawyers On How To Help Prevent Spinal Cord Injury SERVING THE AREAS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND 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 work with people who are dealing with spinal cord injuries, their families and...
Read MoreD.C.’s Child Fatality Rates Drop, but Still Not Great
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...
Read MoreWhat is a Contingency Fee?
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...
Read MoreFive Injury Hazards Hiding in Your Home
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...
Read MoreLitigation Versus Pre-Trial Settlement: Assessing the Pros and Cons
Experienced Injury Attorneys Discuss Litigation and Pre-trial Settlements for Clients in Washington, D.C. Every personal injury case is different. Depending on the details of your case, it might be in your best interest to settle instead of go to court. However, it is always best to refer to your attorney’s judgment. An attorney will know...
Read MoreMost Common Injuries Seen During Summer Break
Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Injured Children and Adults in Washington DC Summer vacation is about getting outdoors, enjoying the great weather, and having freedom from classes. Whether you are a parent with young children out for the summer or you are a college student ready to enjoy your break from classes, be aware of...
Read MoreRalph Nader On Why We Should Care About Tort ‘Deform’
Ralph Nader is known for being a prominent lawyer, political activist and a five-time presidential candidate. He is also known for becoming the leading crusader for car-safety reform, is the founder of the Public Citizen consumer advocacy group and actively opposes large, unchecked corporate power. Recently, Nader published an article in Harper’s Magazine called...
Read MoreEmployee Safety at Dept of Defense ‘Jeopardized’ by Lack of Workplace Violence Protocols
There have not been workplace safety protocols issued by the Defense Department that apply to all its employees, according to a new report, leaving workers still vulnerable to violence despite reviews to address the issue in light of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. After that shooting that left 13 dead and 43 wounded at the Texas...
Read MoreShould We Stop Calling Crashes “Accidents”?
Recently, the Washington Post had an excellent editorial discussing how Americans often use the word “accident” to describe vehicle crashes when we should avoid using the term. The column, written by Emily Badger, discussed how the word “accident” actually means unintentional. “We accidentally drop dinner plates, or send emails before we're done writing them. The...
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