Birth is meant to be a moment of joy, but when medical professionals make mistakes during labor and delivery, the consequences can be life-altering. Birth defects caused by medical negligence are among the most devastating types of medical malpractice cases. These preventable injuries can lead to permanent disability, emotional trauma, and significant...
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Where Do Most Motorcycle Accidents Occur?
Motorcycle riders experience different risk factors and traffic circumstances compared to other motorists. For the sake of keeping everyone safe, it is worthwhile for each person on the road to be aware of where most motorcycle accidents occur. Our team at Koonz, McKenney, Johnson & DePaolis, LLP can help...
Read MoreTypical Workers’ Comp Head Injury Settlements in the D.C. Metro Area
Approximately 2 to 4 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year. These injuries can have lifelong consequences that severely impact a person's financial stability and ability to function. If you sustained a head injury at work, you may be wondering how much compensation you can expect...
Read MoreHow A Maryland Nursing Home Can Put Your Loved One At Risk Of Infection
If you have a relative living in a nursing home, chances are he or she will be taken care of. However, there are facilities that experience infection disease outbreaks due to unsanitary conditions and other problems. Many of these outbreaks, in fact, are preventable. Nursing homes are legally obligated to take...
Read MoreAttorneys Heiden and Murray File Lawsuit Against Uber
Partners Julie Heiden and Kasey Murray have filed a lawsuit against Uber. The case alleges intentional tort claims, vicarious liability, and direct negligence against Uber all stemming from the driver’s sexual assault on our client, a young woman. Read the full article here
10 Safety Tips for Using Uber/Lyft
The ride-share industry has transformed transportation. It is now possible to order a ride on-demand with a few taps of a button. Yet the ride-share industry also has drawbacks, such as risks involved with the lack of full background checks on drivers. Staying safe in an Uber or Lyft takes some vigilance on your...
Read MoreHow to Negotiate a Car Insurance Settlement
You might think obtaining compensation after a car accident is as simple as filing a claim and receiving a check, until you become a claimant and realize it takes much more for a fair settlement offer. If you suffer serious injuries...
Read MoreWho Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Virginia?
Wrongful death refers to the negligence-related death of one person by another. A wrongful death claim seeks to hold one or more parties civilly responsible for the negligent, wanton or default death of another person. A wrongful death case does not end in a criminal conviction against the defendant, but instead a settlement...
Read MoreCan Better Urban Planning Reduce Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents?
Drivers cause most bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Maryland. Driver negligence, however, is not the only factor involved in serious collisions. Sometimes, a roadway or crosswalk’s design contributes to bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Negligent urban planning and poor roadway maintenance cause deadly collisions each year. In 2018, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration...
Read MoreWays to Detect & Prevent Gas Leaks
Gas explosions are one of the most common causes of household fires and related deaths in the U.S. Over the last 20 years, 772 gas pipeline explosions have injured 1,267 people and killed 291 others, according to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration....
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