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...
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Beware 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 MoreCan I Sue if My Child Is Being Bullied?
Disclaimer: We are NOT handling these types of cases at this time. 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...
Read MorePersonal Liability vs. Personal Injury
Personal injury and personal liability are two distinct concepts when it comes to homeowner insurance policies and legal claims. Personal injury covers the victim's losses, while personal liability insurance protects you when sued. The key difference is that personal injury is the harm suffered, while personal liability is your...
Read MoreHow Is Pain and Suffering Determined in Washington, DC?
Pain and suffering is an umbrella phrase that can refer to any and all noneconomic losses during a personal injury lawsuit. In Washington, DC, the civil courts permit injured parties to demand compensation from at-fault parties for their pain and suffering. Calculating these damages, however, takes a special type of equation based on...
Read MoreCan You Recover Compensation for Hearing Loss?
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 from someone's negligence or intentional acts, you may be entitled to compensation for that...
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