Can You Recover Compensation for Hearing Loss?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Oct 6, 2018

Hearing loss is devastating. Whether it is complete or partial, it alters your life permanently. It might affect your job, your interactions with loved ones, and it could negatively impact your quality of life in general. When hearing loss stems...Read More

How Jurisdiction Affects Injuries within the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland Borders

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Sep 6, 2018

Most of us have heard the term “jurisdiction.” But when asked to define it, we focus on the criminal aspect of the law, such as which law enforcement group has the right to arrest someone, which district attorney tries the...Read More

What Are the Laws Regarding Dangerous Dogs?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 24, 2018

Dangerous dogs could be living in your neighborhood, but the rules for how they must be kept and your rights if one were to attack you depend on the state in which you live. Some states impose stricter standards for...Read More

The Key Differences between Intentional and Negligence Torts Every Plaintiff Must Know

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 13, 2018

When another person injures you or someone you love, the conduct of the defendant falls into a category known as “torts.” Torts are wrongful acts that harm another person. Torts typically involve intentional or negligent acts. While both are torts,...Read More

Understanding Washington DC and Surrounding Area Leash Laws

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 6, 2018

As a pet owner, you are required to follow all leash laws and keep the public safe. Even if your pet is completely harmless and has never bit someone before, you still need to obey these laws. Failure to comply...Read More

Children are at High-Risk for Serious Injuries on Golf Carts

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. May 25, 2018

You would not think they are a high-risk by looking at them, but golf carts have been creeping up in the charts when it comes to severe injuries to children. In fact, golf cart accidents with children lead to more...Read More

If I Am Hurt on the Job, Can I File a Lawsuit for My Injuries?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Apr 16, 2018

Before 1884, most workers had no options if they were injured on the job other than a private injury lawsuit. Back in the day, these lawsuits not only had much smaller rewards but also took years to sort out. The...Read More

When Hospital Consultants Interfere with Patient Safeguards

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jan 26, 2018

Hospital Safety Lawyers for Residents of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas Today, most hospitals rely heavily on outside consultants to help them maximize their profits and keep their doors open. United Medical Center in Washington, D.C. currently uses Veritas of...Read More

Do You Know Your Hospital’s Safety Grade?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jan 17, 2018

Hospital Safety Attorney Serving D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Residents All hospitals are graded based on health and safety, but how often do patients read the report cards of their local hospitals? If you read yours, you would know that no...Read More

Supervisor Negligence and Construction Accidents: Who Is Really at Fault?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Dec 20, 2017

A construction site accident can occur for any reason – from poor equipment to lack of safety protocols. Construction teams are constantly changing scenery. One day they might work on an office building, while the next they are in a...Read More

Who is Liable if You Slip and Fall on an Icy Sidewalk?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Dec 13, 2017

Now that December is here, the snow is settling, the temperatures are dropping, and ice is forming on any flat surface that it can find – including sidewalks. If you were to slip and fall on an icy public sidewalk...Read More

2 Workers Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 31, 2017

Two CSX workers were hit by an Amtrak train just north of Union Station suffering fatal injuries. The workers had exited a freight train to work on a technical issue when a passenger train struck them, according to the National...Read More

How Do Attorneys Calculate Damages?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 21, 2017

Damages are your compensation after a serious injury. While it seems cold determining how much your injuries and suffering is worth, it is a necessary step in the claim phase. Whether you are filing an official lawsuit or a claim...Read More

5 Common Defenses to Personal Injury Claims

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Aug 11, 2017

You suffered a serious injury, and now you are exercising your right to collect compensation. You have hired an attorney, and you have the evidence proving that the other party was negligent. Yet, the other party is not negotiating. Instead,...Read More

What Does Whiplash Feel Like?

By Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot, L.L.P. Jul 31, 2017

Accident and Injury Attorneys Serving Victims of Whiplash Injuries in the Maryland, Virginia and DC Areas Whiplash is a common injury following a car accident, especially a rear-end collision. If you notice a tightening sensation in your neck or shoulder...Read More

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