The legalization of marijuana has been a subject of heated debate in America for decades. Today, 10 states allow recreational marijuana use to some extent, along with 33 states that have passed laws permitting medicinal marijuana. While many states in the West Coast has led the way for marijuana decriminalization, New England has also...
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What Is the Statute of Limitations on DC Personal Injury Claims?
Every state in the U.S. upholds a statute of limitations or time limit for filing personal injury claims. A plaintiff must file a complaint for a personal injury within this time limit to have a chance at securing compensation for his or her damages. In Washington, D.C., the statute of limitations for personal injury...
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Birth Injury Attorneys Handling Lawsuits For Medical Malpractice Before Or During Labor And Delivery Call An Experienced Birth Injury Lawyer In Maryland, Virginia And Washington, D.C. Birth injuries can have a lasting impact on children and...
Read MoreCan You Catch a Vehicle Defect Before It Causes an Accident?
How To Catch Motor Vehicle Defects Before An Accident WASHINGTON, D.C. DEFECTIVE CAR LAWYER ON WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT VEHICLE DEFECT RECALLS AND SAFETY MALFUNCTIONS When people purchase new or used vehicles, car recalls or auto accidents are likely the furthest things on their minds. However, some of the world’s largest car manufacturers have issued record-breaking auto recalls...
Read MoreBurn and Explosion Injuries on Construction Sites
Besides the injuries that typically come to mind when thinking of construction workers on unsafe work sites, like falling or being struck by objects, there are other, potentially more dangerous and fatal types of construction accidents that are lesser known but just as serious – burn injuries and explosions. While sometimes these accidents result...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10 people die from accidental drowning every day in the United States, and drowning remains the second leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 14. Moreover, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 200 children...
Read MoreErrors During Surgical Procedures
Surgical mistakes often require corrective procedures and longer hospital stays, potentially costing a patient thousands in unnecessary medical bills and lost wages. Furthermore, patients can suffer permanent scarring, disfigurement, or mental or physical impairments because of errors made during surgery. When negligence is to blame for...
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries often result from a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that causes fractured or dislocated vertebrae. Sometimes, this can lead to permanent paralysis. These injuries often occur as a result of car accidents, diving accidents, gunshot wounds, premises liability incidents, sports accidents or other catastrophic events. Living with a spinal cord injury...
Read MoreFederal Tort Claims Act
If you sustain a personal injury or if a family member suffers a wrongful death because of the harmful or negligent acts of a federal government employee who was acting within the scope of his employment, you may be able to receive monetary compensation from the...
Read MoreThis Northeast D.C. Bus Accident Sent 43 Children To The Hospital
Last month, a D.C. bus accident between a school bus and a Metro bus sent 43 children and three adults to a hospital. Just a few weeks later, a bus accident in Baltimore, Maryland that also involved a transit bus and a...
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