If you get into an accident in Washington, D.C., obtaining medical attention is one of the most important steps you can take. But not all victims appreciate how serious a broken bone injury can be. Broken bones can be exceptionally painful and debilitating. Plus, it will likely make it difficult for you...
Read MorePre-Existing Conditions Could Complicate Your Maryland Personal Injury Case
If someone causes you to suffer a personal injury due to his or her negligence, that person is generally liable for your medical bills and other expenses. But in real life, injury cases are usually not this simple. A number of factors make injury cases more complicated, and one such factor...
Read MoreHow Lawsuits, Settlements, And Judgments Are Handled For Injured Children In Northern Virginia
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...
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 MoreCan You Sue The State Of Maryland After A Personal Injury?
You can generally sue a person or entity if you suffered an injury due to that party's negligence. The same is true with respect to the state of Maryland: if you were hurt because of the state's negligent behavior, you can file a lawsuit. However, the rules are different for suits against...
Read MoreWhat Is Discovery and How Can It Help My Northern Virginia Personal Injury Case?
Winning a personal injury lawsuit requires strong evidence. And while injury victims often supply this evidence themselves, there are other individuals who have information that can help you. Sometimes these individuals are defendants and others involved with the lawsuit, but they may be parties outside of the case. To obtain this evidence,...
Read MoreHow An Expert Witness Can Help Your Maryland Personal Injury Case
Witnesses are the people who directly observe the events surrounding a personal injury, and then testify about them in court. Another group of witnesses provides testimony about more technical, scientific, and specialized subjects. These individuals are known as expert witnesses, and for personal injury victims, they play a critical role in...
Read MoreWhat Is Strict Liability?
Most personal injury claims impose a burden of proof on the plaintiff, or injured party. As an accident victim, you or your DC personal injury lawyer will have to prove the defendant’s negligence to qualify for financial compensation. Without proof of negligence, or a breach of duty of care, you will not receive...
Read MoreSigns a Pet Has Asbestos Exposure
Most people are aware of the serious and fatal risks of exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that is a carcinogen for humans. Physicians have linked asbestos exposure to terminal illnesses such as mesothelioma – a type of cancer that takes an estimated 3,060 lives each year. No known cure for cancers...
Read MoreCan I Sue if My Child Is Being Bullied?
Disclaimer: This blog is intended to share our perspective and general insight on various topics of personal injury law.  Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP only handles cases in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Bullying is a global epidemic that can cause issues such as mental health problems, depression, anxiety and child...
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