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 owners of dangerous dogs than others, and some states have minimal guidance in place. Regardless...
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The Key Differences between Intentional and Negligence Torts Every Plaintiff Must Know
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, how they are handled and the expected compensation can vary. Therefore, you should consult...
Read MoreUnderstanding Washington DC and Surrounding Area Leash Laws
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 with district leash laws could result in fines. But if your dog was to...
Read MoreChildren are at High-Risk for Serious Injuries on Golf Carts
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 serious injuries than originally thought. Children as young as nine in one study were driving...
Read MoreIf I Am Hurt on the Job, Can I File a Lawsuit for My Injuries?
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 origins of workers compensation vary per state, but Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismark was...
Read MoreWhen Hospital Consultants Interfere with Patient Safeguards
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 Washington to help them do just that. However, their outside consultant has recently gone under fire...
Read MoreDo You Know Your Hospital’s Safety Grade?
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 hospital in the D.C. area received an A grade. Worse, two hospitals were given F's. According to...
Read MoreSupervisor Negligence and Construction Accidents: Who Is Really at Fault?
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 residential neighborhood constructing homes. Employers of these construction companies may have multiple crews working at...
Read MoreWho is Liable if You Slip and Fall on an Icy Sidewalk?
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 or private sidewalk, who would be liable for your injuries? Whether you are a homeowner...
Read More2 Workers Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train
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 Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The collision not only suspended service but is now being...
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